Detroit @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Batting from the same side that Casey Mize throws from, Marcell Ozuna will have a disadvantage today. Marcell Ozuna pulls many of his flyballs (34.6% — 84th percentile) and will be challenged by the league's 3rd-deepest LF fences today. This year, there has been a decline in Marcell Ozuna's footspeed with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 26.37 ft/sec last year to 25.17 ft/sec currently. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Marcell Ozuna's true offensive talent to be a .343, providing some evidence that he has been very fortunate this year given the .077 discrepancy between that figure and his actual .420 wOBA.

11% of the time that Matt Vierling has started against a righty hurler this year, he has been lifted for a pinch-hitter. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's LF dimensions are the 3rd-deepest. Hitting from the same side that Spencer Schwellenbach throws from, Matt Vierling has a tough challenge in today's game. Matt Vierling will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Matt Vierling's 4.7% Barrel%, a reliable metric for measuring power, places him in the 17th percentile among his peers.

Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's LF dimensions are the 3rd-deepest. Spencer Schwellenbach will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gio Urshela in today's matchup. Gio Urshela will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game. This year, there has been a decline in Gio Urshela's footspeed with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 26.18 ft/sec last year to 25.19 ft/sec currently. Gio Urshela's 87.4-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable metric to assess power) is in the 11th percentile since the start of last season.

The switch-hitting Ozzie Albies will be less advantaged while batting from his bad side (0) today against Casey Mize Ozzie Albies's quickness has fallen off this year. His 27.54 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 26.93 ft/sec now. Ozzie Albies has been very bad at hitting the ball to all fields (a crucial ability for batting average), grading out in the 2nd percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 5th-best hitter in baseball when assessing his BABIP skill. Riley Greene is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's LF dimensions are the 3rd-deepest. Hitting from the same side that Casey Mize throws from, Austin Riley will be in a tough position in today's game.

Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Wenceel Perez is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the shallowest centerfield dimensions in the league. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach McKinstry will have the handedness advantage over Spencer Schwellenbach in today's matchup. Zach McKinstry hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Canha in the 81st percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Mark Canha is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Carson Kelly hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Orlando Arcia will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Matt Olson ranks as the 20th-best hitter in MLB. Matt Olson is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the shallowest centerfield dimensions in the league. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense.

Jarred Kelenic's BABIP skill is projected in the 86th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jarred Kelenic is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 94% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Travis d'Arnaud will hold that advantage today.

Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the shallowest centerfield dimensions in the league. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Casey Mize throws from, Forrest Wall will have an edge in today's game.

Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. Hitting from the opposite that Spencer Schwellenbach throws from, Akil Baddoo will have the upper hand today. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst out of all the teams playing today.

Truist Park profiles as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the shallowest centerfield dimensions in the league. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Spencer Schwellenbach throws from, Colt Keith will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Sean Murphy hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Truist Park projects as the #4 stadium in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Adam Duvall will hold that advantage in today's game.