Chicago @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. The 6th-shallowest LF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 5th-shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

When assessing 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) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Dansby Swanson has been unlucky this year, putting up a .278 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .328 — a .050 disparity.

Great American Ball Park has the 5th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for HRs. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 3rd-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15.7-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Michael Busch will have an advantage in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Michael Busch's flyball exit velocity (an advanced stat to assess power) grades out in the 80th percentile at 94.5 mph.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Spencer Steer ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Steer is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner as the 19th-best hitter in the league when it comes to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Nico Hoerner has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

T.J. Friedl is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, T.J. Friedl will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Jeimer Candelario pulls many of his flyballs (37.8% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Christopher Morel is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

Mike Tauchman is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Mike Tauchman will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 5th-shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Jacob Hurtubise will have the handedness advantage against Javier Assad today.

Jake Fraley is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Jake Fraley will have the handedness advantage against Javier Assad in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

When it comes to his BABIP talent, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. The 6th-shallowest LF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Miguel Amaya's true offensive talent to be a .290, providing some evidence that he has been unlucky this year given the .054 disparity between that mark and his actual .236 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 10th-best park in the league for RHB batting average. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Tyler Stephenson has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The #10 field in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-best for hitting of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Will Benson will hold the platoon advantage over Javier Assad in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Will Benson will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Santiago Espinal has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Stuart Fairchild has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Luke Maile has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.