Boston @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Dodger Stadium has the 5th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest 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). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. The Boston Red Sox outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Chris Taylor will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 10th-best batter in the game as it relates to his BABIP ability. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Gavin Lux has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Kutter Crawford throws from, Gavin Lux will have an edge today. Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Austin Barnes hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Austin Barnes will hold that advantage in today's game.

When assessing his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 4th-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Dodger Stadium has the 5th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums. The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. The underlying talent of the Boston Red Sox projected batting order today (.311 projected wOBA via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) figures to be a fair amount weaker than their .322 wOBA this year. It may be best to expect worse results for the Boston Red Sox offense going forward, given that the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes they are the 4th-luckiest offense in Major League Baseball this year. Tripp Gibson grades out as a Pitchers Umpire and is expected to be umping in this game.

The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Kike Hernandez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 91st percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Kike Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's game. Kike Hernandez has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 90.8-mph average to last year's 87.8-mph EV.

The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Miguel Rojas will hold that advantage in today's game. Miguel Rojas has exhibited impressive plate discipline this year, checking in at the 80th percentile with a 1.89 K/BB rate.

The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Kutter Crawford throws from, Jason Heyward will have an advantage in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Jason Heyward will hold that advantage in today's game.

Andy Pages has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (59% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. Dodger Stadium has the 5th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league stadiums. The weather report calls for the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Andy Pages will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Miguel Vargas has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.