Los Angeles @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Hitting from the same side that Charlie Morton throws from, Mookie Betts has a tough challenge in today's game. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Mookie Betts in today's game. Mookie Betts's average exit velocity has dropped off this season; his 92.4-mph figure last season has fallen to 90.2-mph. Last season, Mookie Betts had a launch angle of 18.6° on his highest exit velocity balls, but this season he experienced a significant decline to just 14.2°. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Mookie Betts has been lucky this year. His .386 figure has been significantly inflated relative to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .364.

When estimating his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Charlie Morton throws from, Freddie Freeman will have the upper hand today.

Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Kevin Kiermaier will have the handedness advantage over Charlie Morton in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 84th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Gavin Lux will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Charlie Morton today. Gavin Lux hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Tommy Edman is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 4th-best batter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. Compared to their .332 overall projected rate, the .320 the leading projection system (THE BAT X) wOBA of the Atlanta Braves projected batting order in today's game suggests this version of the lineup considerably weaker than usual. It is likely that we will see a Huge Pitchers Umpire (Dan Merzel) calling pitches in today's game. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Michael Harris II is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Michael Harris II will hold the platoon advantage over Walker Buehler in today's game.

When estimating his BABIP talent, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 9th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of every team today.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jorge Soler ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Soler is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Jorge Soler will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Sean Murphy is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 83% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Sean Murphy will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Sean Murphy has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 96.5-mph average to last year's 94.5-mph figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Whit Merrifield in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Whit Merrifield will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.257) provides evidence that Whit Merrifield has had some very poor luck this year with his .229 actual batting average.

The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Orlando Arcia will hold that advantage in today's game. Orlando Arcia's launch angle this season (8.9°) is considerably higher than his 5.5° figure last season. Orlando Arcia's launch angle recently (24.8° over the past week) is significantly better than his 8.9° seasonal angle.

Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Batting from the opposite that Charlie Morton throws from, Max Muncy will have an edge in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 78th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Walker Buehler throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Jarred Kelenic may have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Los Angeles Dodgers has just 1 same-handed RP.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Marcell Ozuna is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Marcell Ozuna will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Austin Barnes hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of every team today. Sporting a .262 batting average this year, Austin Barnes grades out in the 79th percentile.

Travis d'Arnaud is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Travis d'Arnaud will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Travis d'Arnaud has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 96-mph average to last season's 94-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Olson in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Matt Olson is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Truist Park grades out as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. Gio Urshela will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats. This season, Gio Urshela has experienced a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 89.5 mph compared to last year's 87.4 mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Atlanta Braves infield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest out of every team today. Miguel Rojas's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better of late, increasing from 45.9% on the season to 57.7% in the past 14 days.

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