Oakland @ Houston Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Zack Gelof has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (77% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Zack Gelof will have the handedness advantage over Framber Valdez in today's matchup. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 84th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

Mitch Spence will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yainer Diaz in today's game. Yainer Diaz has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and will have to hit them out towards MLB's 9th-deepest RF fences in today's game. The Oakland Athletics infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today.

J.J. Bleday is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Extreme flyball hitters like J.J. Bleday generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

Mitch Spence will have the handedness advantage against Alex Bregman today. In today's game, Alex Bregman is at a disadvantage facing the league's 8th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 38.2% rate (80th percentile). The Oakland Athletics infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson in the 94th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Jacob Wilson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez in today's matchup. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 11th-best batter in the game. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Spence throws from, Kyle Tucker will have the upper hand in today's game. Kyle Tucker will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

Yordan Alvarez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-deepest CF fences today. The Oakland Athletics infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Jason Heyward will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Spence today. Jason Heyward will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Nick Allen will have an advantage today. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

Brent Rooker projects as the 19th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Brent Rooker will hold the platoon advantage over Framber Valdez today. Extreme flyball batters like Brent Rooker generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Framber Valdez.

Tyler Nevin is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Tyler Nevin will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the the Houston Astros.

Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Shea Langeliers will have an advantage in today's matchup. Shea Langeliers pulls many of his flyballs (36.7% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Houston Astros outfield defense profiles as the 12th-best out of every team today.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Spence throws from, Jon Singleton will have the upper hand today. Jon Singleton will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Jeremy Pena is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Jeremy Pena will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Spence throws from, Ben Gamel will have an edge in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst out of all the teams today. Ben Gamel will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Mauricio Dubon will hold that advantage today.

Victor Caratini has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Daz Cameron has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jake Meyers has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.