Los Angeles @ New York Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 8th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when estimating his BABIP talent. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Teoscar Hernandez will have the upper hand in today's game.

Enrique Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 89% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Enrique Hernandez will have an edge today. Enrique Hernandez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Tommy Edman's batting average talent is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tommy Edman is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Tommy Edman will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Jose Quintana today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 7th-best hitter in baseball when assessing his batting average talent. Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 56°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Freddie Freeman is apt to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the New York Mets only has 1 same-handed RP. Freddie Freeman has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 56°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Tyrone Taylor pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.8% — 85th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Tyrone Taylor will hold that advantage today.

Mookie Betts projects as the 15th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Mookie Betts will have the handedness advantage over Jose Quintana in today's game. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 3rd-best batter in the majors. Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The New York Mets have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Shohei Ohtani can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the strongest among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.D. Martinez in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). J.D. Martinez will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his BABIP skill, Starling Marte is projected as the 19th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Starling Marte is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Starling Marte will hold that advantage today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Pete Alonso ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Pete Alonso is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Pete Alonso will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Jose Iglesias's batting average skill is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Jose Iglesias will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Francisco Alvarez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Max Muncy may have the upper hand against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the New York Mets only has 1 same-handed RP. New York's #2-ranked outfield defense of all teams on the slate poses a formidable challenge for Max Muncy, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Francisco Lindor is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Francisco Lindor will hold that advantage in today's game.

Mark Vientos is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Mark Vientos hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Mark Vientos will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws from, Brandon Nimmo will have an advantage today. The Los Angeles Dodgers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brandon Nimmo stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

Gavin Lux has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jeff McNeil has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jesse Winker has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.