Los Angeles @ Los Angeles picks

Entering this matchup in good form, Ohtani has hit four home runs over the past four games. That success is likely to continue against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who takes the mound for the Angels. Kikuchi ranks in the bottom third of the league in expected ERA (xERA), average exit velocity, and barrel rate. Meanwhile, through 24 plate appearances against Kikuchi, Ohtani boasts a .739 slugging percentage with three home runs.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.. In the past 7 days, Matthew Lugo has displayed impressive power, recording a a 33.3% Barrel% (an advanced standard to evaluate power).

Jorge Soler projects as the 19th-best home run batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jorge Soler is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Conforto in the 77th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 4th-best field in baseball for boosting offensive stats to LHB.. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Taylor Ward ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

When assessing his home run ability, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Logan O'Hoppe is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

When it comes to his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 10th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Freddie Freeman is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 4th-best field in baseball for boosting offensive stats to LHB.. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.. Travis d'Arnaud's footspeed has improved this season. His 25.52 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 26.31 ft/sec now.. Travis d'Arnaud's 94.9-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced metric to study power) ranks in the 87th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 93rd percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 2nd-best batter in the game.. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 4th-best field in baseball for boosting offensive stats to LHB.. Dodger Stadium has the 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Mookie Betts ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #4 venue in the game for overall RHB offense, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest fences among all stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.