Washington @ Houston Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the best batter in the league when estimating his BABIP talent. James Wood is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Jason Alexander throws from, James Wood will have an edge in today's matchup. James Wood has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. CJ Abrams is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. Batting from the opposite that Jason Alexander throws from, CJ Abrams will have the upper hand today.

Jacob Young's BABIP talent is projected in the 86th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Josh Bell ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Bell is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Josh Bell will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Jason Alexander in today's game. Josh Bell has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brady House in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The shallowest left field fences in the league are found in Minute Maid Park.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Minute Maid Park has the smallest outfield in the league — generally good for long-balls. Hitting from the opposite that Jason Alexander throws from, Daylen Lile will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 78th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Nathaniel Lowe is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Hitting from the opposite that Jason Alexander throws from, Nathaniel Lowe will have an advantage in today's game. Nathaniel Lowe has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (41.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Victor Caratini has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (51% of the time), but he is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Victor Caratini will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Yainer Diaz will hold that advantage in today's game.

Riley Adams has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Taylor Trammell has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (69% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Minute Maid Park has the smallest outfield in the league — generally good for long-balls. Taylor Trammell will have the handedness advantage against Mike Soroka in today's game. Taylor Trammell will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Zack Short will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Jose Altuve's batting average skill is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jose Altuve is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Jose Altuve pulls a lot of his flyballs (40.8% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Jose Altuve will hold that advantage today.

Christian Walker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. Christian Walker pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.3% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Christian Walker will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Mauricio Dubon will hold that advantage today.

Jacob Melton has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (90% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. Minute Maid Park has the smallest outfield in the league — generally good for long-balls. Batting from the opposite that Mike Soroka throws from, Jacob Melton will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Jacob Melton will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The shallowest left field fences in the league are found in Minute Maid Park. Brice Matthews will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Shay Whitcomb pulls many of his flyballs (33.3% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Shay Whitcomb will hold that advantage today.

Luis Garcia has not yet played a game this season.