Houston @ Texas Picks & Props

Justin Verlander will hold the platoon advantage against Marcus Semien in today's matchup... and it's an over-sized mismatch considering Verlander's huge platoon split. The Houston Astros infield defense profiles as the weakest out of every team playing today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 15th-best batter in the league.

The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -17° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Mauricio Dubon hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 87th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-deepest CF fences in today's game. The Texas Rangers infield defense projects as the best out of every team today. Mauricio Dubon will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -17° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. The Houston Astros infield defense profiles as the weakest out of every team playing today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the majors. Yordan Alvarez is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mitch Garver in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Mitch Garver will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Because of Justin Verlander's huge platoon split, Nathaniel Lowe will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today. Nathaniel Lowe is guaranteed to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever the whole game as none of the available options for the Houston Astros share his handedness. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Nathaniel Lowe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Martin Maldonado will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Alex Bregman is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Jordan Montgomery throws from, Alex Bregman will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 84th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Batting from the opposite that Jordan Montgomery throws from, Chas McCormick will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Jose Altuve is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Jose Altuve will hold the platoon advantage over Jordan Montgomery in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Evan Carter in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Evan Carter is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Evan Carter will have the handedness advantage over Justin Verlander in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Verlander has a huge platoon split. The Houston Astros don't have any same-handed RPs in their bullpen, so Evan Carter is certain to hold the advantage against every reliever the entire game. Evan Carter will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Abreu in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Jose Abreu is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Jose Abreu will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Jeremy Pena will hold the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's matchup.

Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Josh Jung will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Adolis Garcia is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Adolis Garcia will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Leody Taveras has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.