Colorado @ Chicago Picks & Props

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to drop to the 3rd-lowest level on the schedule today at 45°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 17.3-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Nico Hoerner has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.8%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to drop to the 3rd-lowest level on the schedule today at 45°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 17.3-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Seiya Suzuki has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.9%) and will be challenged by MLB's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies.

Elehuris Montero has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Christopher Morel ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Christopher Morel will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kyle Freeland in today's game. Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.8% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Christopher Morel will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

Charlie Blackmon is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Batting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Charlie Blackmon will have the upper hand in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Kris Bryant ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kris Bryant is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. Kris Bryant pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.1% — 89th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Rodgers in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Brendan Rodgers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Cody Bellinger is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cody Bellinger has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Cody Bellinger will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Brenton Doyle has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Madrigal in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Nick Madrigal will have the upper hand in today's game. Nick Madrigal will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Dansby Swanson will have an edge in today's game. Dansby Swanson will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Elias Diaz has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Michael Toglia has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Garrett Cooper in the 97th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Garrett Cooper will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kyle Freeland in today's game. Garrett Cooper will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Miguel Amaya will have the handedness advantage over Kyle Freeland in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Miguel Amaya will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 86th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Ryan McMahon has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Nolan Jones has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Michael Busch has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Yan Gomes has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.