Houston @ Chicago Picks & Props

Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this contest calls for the lowest temperature of all games on the slate today at 41°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for pitchers. Spencer Arrighetti will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nico Hoerner in today's matchup. Nico Hoerner has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the best hitter in baseball. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Yordan Alvarez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Jose Altuve is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Jose Altuve pulls many of his flyballs (40.7% — 98th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all major league parks, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The Houston Astros infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among all the teams in action today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Spencer Arrighetti.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Yainer Diaz is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

Michael Busch is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 70% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Michael Busch will have the handedness advantage over Spencer Arrighetti in today's matchup. The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Busch can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

Mike Tauchman is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Batting from the opposite that Spencer Arrighetti throws from, Mike Tauchman will have an advantage today. Mike Tauchman will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros only has 1 same-handed RP.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all major league parks, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The Houston Astros infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among all the teams in action today. Alexander Canario will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 14th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Kyle Tucker will have the handedness advantage over Jameson Taillon in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Alex Bregman is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Alex Bregman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.6% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all major league parks, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all major league parks, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The Houston Astros infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among all the teams in action today. Yan Gomes will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all major league parks, Wrigley Field's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Christopher Morel is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 5th-best venue in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Christopher Morel pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.4% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense.

Wrigley Field profiles as the #5 stadium in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Jon Singleton will hold the platoon advantage over Jameson Taillon in today's game. Jon Singleton has a good chance to have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP.