Los Angeles @ Atlanta Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Batting from the same side that Bryce Elder throws from, Zach Neto will have a disadvantage in today's game. Zach Neto pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.4% — 90th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves outfield defense grades out as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams playing today. Zach Neto will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. Zach Neto has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 15.5% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the last week's worth of games.

The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. In the majors, Truist Park's centerfield fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Soler in the 90th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Nick Allen hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Nolan Schanuel's batting average ability is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nolan Schanuel is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. In the majors, Truist Park's centerfield fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Riley in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Austin Riley is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Jo Adell is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 92% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Marcell Ozuna is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Luis Rengifo's batting average ability is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Last season, Kevin Newman had an average launch angle of 4° on his highest exit velocity balls, while this year it has significantly increased to 7°.

Jose Soriano will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ronald Acuna Jr. in today's game. Ronald Acuna Jr. has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 92.4-mph dropping to 74.5-mph over the last week. Ronald Acuna Jr. has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average this year; his .346 figure is a fair amount higher than his .264 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Matt Olson ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. In the majors, Truist Park's centerfield fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense.

Mike Trout projects as the 12th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mike Trout is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best venue in MLB for right-handed base hits. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

Drake Baldwin is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #6 stadium in the majors for boosting base hits to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Truist Park. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.