Los Angeles @ Chicago props

Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with cold weather, and the weather report for this game forecasts the 2nd-lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 46°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for pitchers. Will Smith will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 83rd percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Batting from the opposite that Jordan Wicks throws from, Chris Taylor will have an edge in today's game. Chris Taylor pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 77th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Freddie Freeman can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Freddie Freeman has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Nico Hoerner will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 5th-best hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Mike Estabrook profiles as a Huge Pitchers Umpire and is scheduled to be in charge of the strike zone in today's game. Projected catcher Austin Barnes projects as a good pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Shohei Ohtani stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Max Muncy can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Dansby Swanson will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in today's matchup. Ian Happ has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Ian Happ will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 8th-best hitter in the league. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Mookie Betts will have the handedness advantage over Jordan Wicks today. Mookie Betts pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.6% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage today.

Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Yan Gomes will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 13th-best batter in MLB when it comes to his BABIP ability. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 78% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Hitting from the opposite that Jordan Wicks throws from, Teoscar Hernandez will have an advantage in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

Batting from the opposite that Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws from, Mike Tauchman will have an advantage in today's matchup. Mike Tauchman has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Mike Tauchman will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Madrigal in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Nick Madrigal will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Cody Bellinger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto today. Cody Bellinger will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Christopher Morel ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.1% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Christopher Morel will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Austin Barnes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Wicks in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 87th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Hitting from the opposite that Jordan Wicks throws from, Miguel Rojas will have an advantage today. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.

Michael Busch will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in today's game. Michael Busch has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Michael Busch will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Miguel Amaya will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Kike Hernandez will have the handedness advantage over Jordan Wicks in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs.