Detroit @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

When assessing his BABIP talent, Riley Greene is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The #7 ballpark in MLB for boosting base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Angel Stadium. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters.

Matt Vierling has been pinch hit for 21% of the time when starting against a lefty hurler this year. The 10th-deepest LF dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Angel Stadium. Matt Vierling will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today. By putting up a 4.91 K/BB rate this year, Matt Vierling has displayed weak plate discipline, placing in the 8th percentile.

As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Luis Rengifo will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Tarik Skubal in today's matchup. Luis Rengifo's exit velocity on flyballs has declined this year; his 91.7-mph EV last year has fallen to 89-mph. Luis Rengifo's launch angle this season (5.5°) is considerably lower than his 10.9° figure last season. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.306) may lead us to conclude that Luis Rengifo has had some very good luck this year with his .352 actual wOBA.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Mark Canha ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mark Canha is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters.

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 bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams playing today. In the past 14 days, Wenceel Perez's 61.8% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 47%.

Carson Kelly is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 98% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Carson Kelly will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Justyn-Henry Malloy will have the handedness advantage over Tyler Anderson in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams playing today.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Jo Adell will hold that advantage in today's game. When it comes to his batting average, Jo Adell has had bad variance on his side this year. His .180 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .230.

The #7 ballpark in MLB for boosting base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Angel Stadium. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Tarik Skubal will have the handedness advantage against Mickey Moniak in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Mickey Moniak will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Gio Urshela will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Anderson throws from, Ryan Kreidler will have the upper hand in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams playing today.

Jake Rogers is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 96% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Anderson throws from, Jake Rogers will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Andy Ibanez is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Anderson throws from, Andy Ibanez will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Willie Calhoun is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The #7 ballpark in MLB for boosting base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Angel Stadium. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the same side that Tarik Skubal throws from, Willie Calhoun encounters a tough challenge today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zach Neto in the 80th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Zach Neto will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Logan O'Hoppe will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Nolan Schanuel is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. The #7 ballpark in MLB for boosting base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Angel Stadium. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters.

Miguel Sano is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the 5th-hottest temperature on the slate today at 86°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-strongest of the day for hitters. Miguel Sano will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Zach McKinstry has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Matt Thaiss has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.