Houston @ Los Angeles picks

If it wasn’t for two bad starts, Lance McCullers Jr. would be having a fine season for the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers turn to right-hander Ben Casparius. The 26-year-old is also coming off a rough outing (six earned runs in four innings), but we should similarly expect a return to form. Casparius’ 120 Pitching+ ranks tied for ninth in the MLB with Zack Wheeler, so runs will be at a premium for both teams tonight. 

Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. Taylor Trammell will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ben Casparius today.. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

When estimating his home run ability, Christian Walker ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Walker is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for run-scoring.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

Yainer Diaz's batting average skill is projected to be in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. Yainer Diaz hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. Enrique Hernandez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 81st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Enrique Hernandez will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Meyers in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Jake Meyers has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (78% of the time), but he is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today.. The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best park in the league for left-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. Victor Caratini hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Out of all the teams today, the worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best park in the league for left-handed home runs.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.. Michael Conforto will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Lance McCullers Jr. today.

As it relates to his BABIP ability, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 20th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 5th in the lineup today.. The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. Teoscar Hernandez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Isaac Paredes is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 venue in the league for boosting home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest fences among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.