St. Louis @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Logan O'Hoppe will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Logan O'Hoppe has recorded a .357 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 91st percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Matt Carpenter is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Matt Carpenter will hold the platoon advantage against Griffin Canning in today's matchup. Matt Carpenter's 11.2% Barrel% (a reliable stat to assess power) is in the 80th percentile since the start of last season.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Kyren Paris will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Ranking in the 94th percentile of THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season, Kyren Paris demonstrated exceptional skill in hitting the ball to all fields - an important skill for achieving a high batting average.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.267) suggests that Masyn Winn has had some very good luck this year with his .308 actual wOBA.

Nolan Arenado is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.281) may lead us to conclude that Nolan Arenado has had positive variance on his side this year with his .308 actual wOBA. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Nolan Arenado ranks in the 84th percentile with a 16.9° launch angle, which is among the steepest angles in the league.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Given Lance Lynn's large platoon split, Mickey Moniak will have a gigantic advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Mickey Moniak will hold that advantage in today's game. Mickey Moniak has been unlucky this year, putting up a .223 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .297 — a .074 difference.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 78th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Ivan Herrera's speed has gotten better this year. His 26.72 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.52 ft/sec now. In notching a .386 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season, Ivan Herrera grades out in the 97th percentile for hitting ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Paul Goldschmidt is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.324) suggests that Paul Goldschmidt has suffered from bad luck this year with his .258 actual wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Taylor Ward will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Griffin Canning throws from, Lars Nootbaar will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Kevin Pillar is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Kevin Pillar will hold that advantage in today's game. Kevin Pillar has been hot recently, hitting his way to a .406 wOBA in the past two weeks' worth of games.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Nolan Gorman ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Nolan Gorman is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Nolan Gorman will have the handedness advantage against Griffin Canning today.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Zach Neto will hold that advantage in today's game. Zach Neto and his 18.9° launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls rank in 87th percentile, among the highest in the majors since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Niko Goodrum in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Niko Goodrum will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Nolan Schanuel is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Because of Lance Lynn's large platoon split, Nolan Schanuel will have an enormous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in this game.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the league for RHB base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Jo Adell will hold that advantage today. Since the start of last season, Jo Adell's flyball exit velocity (an advanced stat to measure power) ranks in the 99th percentile at 100.3 mph. Checking in at the 75th percentile, Jo Adell sits with a .328 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) since the start of last season.

Brendan Donovan's batting average skill is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Griffin Canning throws from, Brendan Donovan will have an edge in today's game. Brendan Donovan has put up a .370 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 94th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Willie Calhoun is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Willie Calhoun will have the handedness advantage over Lance Lynn in today's game... and even more favorably, Lynn has a large platoon split. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Willie Calhoun will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 81st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Alec Burleson is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Griffin Canning throws from, Alec Burleson will have an edge in today's game.

Luis Guillorme has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (80% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 stadium in the game for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Luis Guillorme will hold the platoon advantage over Lance Lynn in today's matchup... and even better, Lynn has a large platoon split. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Luis Guillorme will hold that advantage in today's game.