St. Louis @ Los Angeles picks

Tyler Glasnow has long been an effective starting pitcher. The issue has never been about talent — it’s been about health. The flamethrowing right-hander has made just nine starts this season but has been on point (3.38 ERA), and he appears full-go at current form. Glasnow faces a Cardinals lineup that has the lowest wRC+ (71) and wOBA (.268) against right-handed pitching since the All-Star break. They’ve scored more than three earned runs just three times in their last 10 away games, averaging 2.9 runs in that span. 

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent.. Alec Burleson is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best ballpark in the game for lefty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 5th-most favorable pitching conditions of all games today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Lars Nootbaar is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best ballpark in the game for lefty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Lars Nootbaar will have an edge today.

Nolan Gorman projects as the 20th-best home run batter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best ballpark in the game for lefty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Nolan Gorman will have an advantage in today's game.. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the league for righty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Andy Pages will hold that advantage today.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 2nd-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shohei Ohtani is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best ballpark in the game for lefty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Willson Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Willson Contreras is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the league for righty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Ivan Herrera is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the league for righty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Among all the teams playing today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 96th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the league for righty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Teoscar Hernandez will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.. Despite posting a .316 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Teoscar Hernandez has had some very poor luck given the .021 discrepancy between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .337.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 96th percentile as it relates to his home run skill.. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 2nd-best venue in the game for run-scoring.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Max Muncy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Sonny Gray in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best ballpark in the game for lefty home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks.. Dodger Stadium has the shortest average fence height in the majors.. Michael Conforto will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Sonny Gray today.. Michael Conforto has a good chance to have an advantage against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the St. Louis Cardinals has just 1 same-handed RP.