Cincinnati @ St. Louis Picks & Props

The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for mound aces. Alec Burleson has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and will be challenged by the game's 6th-deepest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 90th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Jonathan India is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

TJ Friedl is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. TJ Friedl will have the handedness advantage over Sonny Gray in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Tyler Stephenson is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

When assessing his BABIP talent, Amed Rosario is projected as the 16th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Amed Rosario hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Spencer Steer ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Steer is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Sonny Gray throws from, Will Benson will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Will Benson hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 87th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Santiago Espinal in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Jake Fraley will hold the platoon advantage over Sonny Gray in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the best hitter in the majors when it comes to his BABIP ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Sonny Gray.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Paul Goldschmidt is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Paul Goldschmidt will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Masyn Winn is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today. Masyn Winn will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Ty France's batting average skill is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 86th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Ivan Herrera hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today. Ivan Herrera will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Donovan in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Brendan Donovan is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Brendan Donovan will hold the platoon advantage over Jakob Junis in today's game... and the cherry on top, Junis has a large platoon split. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today.

Nolan Arenado is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Nolan Arenado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Lars Nootbaar will hold the platoon advantage over Jakob Junis in today's game... and even more favorably, Junis has a large platoon split. Lars Nootbaar hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 95th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast expects the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 83°. Jordan Walker hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences today. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense profiles as the 15th-strongest among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jordan Walker will hold that advantage today.