Detroit @ Chicago Picks & Props

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Compared to last season, Zach McKinstry has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 44.5% to 51.7% this season. Zach McKinstry has compiled a .270 Expected Batting Average this year, grading out in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Checking in at the 77th percentile, Zach McKinstry sports a .344 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) this year.

Mike Tauchman is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Mike Tauchman will have the handedness advantage over Chris Paddack in today's game. Mike Tauchman has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kerry Carpenter in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Kerry Carpenter is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Kerry Carpenter pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences today. Kerry Carpenter has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 95.2-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal 91.2-mph EV.

Kyle Teel's BABIP talent is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Chris Paddack throws from, Kyle Teel will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 4th-strongest among every team playing today. Gleyber Torres will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game.

Wenceel Perez is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 53% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Wenceel Perez pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.6% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Wenceel Perez has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 98.7-mph average over the last week to his seasonal mark of 90.7-mph. Wenceel Perez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, going from 14.1% to 21.8%.

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Elvis Peguero will have the handedness advantage over Dillon Dingler today. Dillon Dingler ranks in the 83rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (47.9% rate this year). Placing in the 85th percentile, Dillon Dingler sports a .327 BABIP this year.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Elvis Peguero will have the handedness advantage against Spencer Torkelson today. Spencer Torkelson pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Lenyn Sosa's batting average talent is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Lenyn Sosa is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 68% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Lenyn Sosa has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Curtis Mead has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers. Curtis Mead will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Curtis Mead's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better recently, going from 15.3% on the season to 27.3% in the last 7 days.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average skill is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Andrew Benintendi will have the handedness advantage over Chris Paddack in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Luis Robert Jr. is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

When assessing his BABIP talent, Riley Greene is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Riley Greene has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Riley Greene has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.4-mph to 94.5-mph over the past week.

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Elvis Peguero will hold the platoon advantage over Andy Ibanez today.

Colson Montgomery is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Chris Paddack throws from, Colson Montgomery will have an edge today. Colson Montgomery pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.5% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 12th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground in the league — generally good for dingers. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the same side that Elvis Peguero throws from, Javier Baez faces a tough challenge in today's matchup. Javier Baez's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls recently (21° over the last 14 days) is quite a bit better than his 7.4° seasonal angle. With a .326 BABIP this year, Javier Baez grades out in the 84th percentile.

Jahmai Jones has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.