Chicago @ Pittsburgh picks

The White Sox are second-last in the majors in OPS (.645) while the Pirates are dead-last at .639. The White Sox average just 3.23 runs per game on the road and the Pirates haven't scored in the first inning this month while averaging just 1.92 runs per game. The Buccos will face White Sox starter Adrian Houser who has a 1.56 ERA through nine starts. Houser is due for regression while Pittsburgh rookie righty Mike Burrows has been mediocre. That said, this bet is more of a fade on the two worst offenses in the bigs. 

Oneil Cruz projects as the 6th-best home run batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. Batting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Oneil Cruz will have an advantage in today's game.. Oneil Cruz has big-time power (99th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (30.6% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Adrian Houser is a pitch-to-contact type (8th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Adrian Houser.. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 81st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his batting average talent.. Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. Batting from the opposite that Michael Burrows throws from, Andrew Benintendi will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Miguel Vargas is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. Miguel Vargas is an extreme flyball hitter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of Pittsburgh (#2-worst of all teams on the slate today).

PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.. Adrian Houser will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game.. Adrian Houser's high usage percentage of his fastball (58.7% this year) is likely hurting his results, since they are generally much less effective than breaking or off-speed pitches.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 6th-best home run batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. Batting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Oneil Cruz will have an advantage in today's game.. Oneil Cruz has big-time power (99th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (30.6% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Adrian Houser is a pitch-to-contact type (8th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 6th-best home run batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. Batting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Oneil Cruz will have an advantage in today's game.. Oneil Cruz has big-time power (99th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (30.6% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Adrian Houser is a pitch-to-contact type (8th percentile K%) — great news for Cruz.

PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation generally leads to better offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 4th-hottest weather of the day at 85°.. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among all the teams in action today.. Henry Davis will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.