Atlanta @ Washington Picks & Props

CJ Abrams is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). CJ Abrams pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.9% — 80th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and CJ Abrams will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Tena in the 96th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Jose Tena will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the 6th-best batter in baseball when assessing his BABIP talent. James Wood is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. James Wood will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Dylan Crews is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Dylan Crews will have the handedness advantage over Max Fried in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Dylan Crews will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Extreme groundball batters like Keibert Ruiz are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Max Fried. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Keibert Ruiz will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Matt Olson ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jake Irvin throws from, Matt Olson will have an edge in today's matchup.

Juan Yepez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Juan Yepez will hold the platoon advantage against Max Fried in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Juan Yepez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Andres Chaparro is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Andres Chaparro will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Max Fried in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Andres Chaparro will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Jacob Young will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Jacob Young has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (43.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.

Orlando Arcia has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Ildemaro Vargas will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Max Fried. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Ildemaro Vargas will hold that advantage today.

Jarred Kelenic has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Jorge Soler has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Michael Harris II has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Marcell Ozuna has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Ramon Laureano has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Sean Murphy has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Gio Urshela has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.