Los Angeles @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 77th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Chris Taylor will have an edge in today's game. Chris Taylor pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.5% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

When estimating his BABIP skill, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 13th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Batting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Teoscar Hernandez will have an edge today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 8th-best batter in MLB. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today. Mookie Betts will hold the platoon advantage over Shota Imanaga in today's matchup. Mookie Betts pulls a lot of his flyballs (37.6% — 95th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

When estimating his batting average ability, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 3rd-best batter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Freddie Freeman will probably have the upper hand against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs has just 1 same-handed RP. Freddie Freeman has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 78th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Gavin Lux is apt to have an edge against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 5th-best hitter in MLB. Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Shohei Ohtani can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Shohei Ohtani has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Ian Happ ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will get to bat from his good side against Gavin Stone today. Ian Happ has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Ian Happ will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Miguel Rojas's batting average talent is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Miguel Rojas will have an advantage today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Max Muncy ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Muncy will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Cody Bellinger ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. Cody Bellinger will have the handedness advantage against Gavin Stone in today's matchup. Cody Bellinger will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Miguel Amaya will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Christopher Morel ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.1% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Christopher Morel will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Kike Hernandez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Shota Imanaga in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-worst out of every team in action today.

Dansby Swanson has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Mike Tauchman has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

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