Los Angeles @ New York Picks & Props

Batting from the same side that Tylor Megill throws from, Mookie Betts encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup. Mookie Betts will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 3rd-best hitter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), Austin Barnes (the Dodgers's expected catcher in today's game) grades out as a good pitch framer. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Shohei Ohtani will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tylor Megill in today's game.

The shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jason Heyward will have the handedness advantage against Tylor Megill in today's matchup. Out of every team playing today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the New York Mets. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Jason Heyward ranks in the 76th percentile with a 15.7° launch angle, which is one of the steepest angles in Major League Baseball.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Brandon Nimmo will have an edge in today's matchup. Brandon Nimmo has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.D. Martinez in the 87th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. J.D. Martinez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). J.D. Martinez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brett Baty in the 75th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brett Baty will hold the platoon advantage over Tyler Glasnow in today's matchup. Brett Baty has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.3%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Brett Baty will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Gavin Lux will hold the platoon advantage over Tylor Megill in today's matchup. Gavin Lux hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 92nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 6th-weakest among every team in action today.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 6th-weakest among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeff McNeil in the 87th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Jeff McNeil will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Jeff McNeil hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 75th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jeff McNeil will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Tomas Nido hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 94th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Tomas Nido will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

D.J. Stewart is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, D.J. Stewart will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and D.J. Stewart will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Tylor Megill throws from, Freddie Freeman will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Freddie Freeman has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.

Pete Alonso projects as the 19th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Pete Alonso is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Pete Alonso pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.7% — 77th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Pete Alonso will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Francisco Lindor is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Francisco Lindor will hold that advantage in today's game.

Starling Marte's BABIP ability is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Starling Marte is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Starling Marte will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 12th-best batter in MLB when estimating his BABIP skill. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 6th-weakest among every team in action today.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kike Hernandez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's shallowest CF fences today. Out of every team playing today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the New York Mets.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Omar Narvaez will have an edge in today's matchup. Omar Narvaez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 92nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Omar Narvaez will hold that advantage today.

Tyrone Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Andy Pages has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.