Los Angeles @ Athletics Picks & Props

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today. Kyren Paris's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased lately, rising from 20.3% on the season to 28.6% in the past two weeks' worth of games. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.198) may lead us to conclude that Kyren Paris has suffered from bad luck since the start of last season with his .174 actual batting average.

Yoan Moncada's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yoan Moncada is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The switch-hitting Yoan Moncada will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Luis Severino.

Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Angels outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-strongest among every team on the slate today. Jacob Wilson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off of late, going from 11.3% on the season to 0% in the past week's worth of games. Jacob Wilson has been cold recently, notching a 0% Barrel% (a reliable metric to evaluate power) in the past week's worth of games. Jacob Wilson has been lucky this year, putting up a .374 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .309 — a .065 discrepancy.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Zach Neto ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Zach Neto is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today.

Nolan Schanuel's batting average talent is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nolan Schanuel is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Nolan Schanuel will have the handedness advantage against Luis Severino in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Taylor Ward ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Extreme flyball bats like Taylor Ward are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Luis Severino.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Tyler Soderstrom will hold that advantage in today's game.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Logan O'Hoppe is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and JJ Bleday will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today. Jo Adell has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 105.3-mph average in the past two weeks' worth of games to his seasonal figure of 97-mph. Jo Adell has been unlucky in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .203 figure is a fair amount lower than his .235 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Nicholas Kurtz will hold that advantage today. Nicholas Kurtz has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 96.7-mph average in the past 7 days to his seasonal 93.6-mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 91st percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Anderson throws from, Shea Langeliers will have an advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Miguel Andujar is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Miguel Andujar will have the handedness advantage over Tyler Anderson in today's game.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jhonny Pereda will have the handedness advantage over Tyler Anderson today. Hitters such as Jhonny Pereda with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Anderson who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Jhonny Pereda will hold that advantage today.

When it comes to his BABIP ability, Tim Anderson is projected as the 7th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today. Tim Anderson has seen a big gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 88.6-mph average to last season's 85.9-mph average.

Max Schuemann is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Max Schuemann will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson today. Max Schuemann will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jorge Soler ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Soler is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 15th-weakest out of every team playing today.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Anderson throws from, Luis Urias will have an advantage today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Luis Urias will hold that advantage in today's game. Luis Urias has posted a .330 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, placing in the 82nd percentile.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lawrence Butler is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Lawrence Butler will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brent Rooker in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Brent Rooker is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Brent Rooker will have the handedness advantage over Tyler Anderson today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate at 84°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Gio Urshela will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup. Gio Urshela will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

Matthew Lugo has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.