Houston @ Athletics Picks & Props

Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Compared to last season, Mauricio Dubon has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 12.1% to 18.3% this season. As it relates to his batting average, Mauricio Dubon has had some very poor luck this year. His .246 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .263.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Taylor Trammell will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against J.T. Ginn in today's game... and even more favorably, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

Victor Caratini has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (54% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The switch-hitting Victor Caratini will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against J.T. Ginn... and even better, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Kurtz in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Nick Kurtz will hold that advantage today. Nick Kurtz has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 103-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal EV of 97.7-mph.

Isaac Paredes is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Extreme groundball batters like Isaac Paredes generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like J.T. Ginn. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

Carlos Correa's batting average skill is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

Christian Walker is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Christian Walker has seen a significant gain in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 92.9-mph average in the past 14 days to his seasonal 90.6-mph EV.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jesus Sanchez in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Jesus Sanchez will hold the platoon advantage over J.T. Ginn in today's game... and even more favorably, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 89th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Jose Altuve is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Tyler Soderstrom will hold that advantage today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 14th-best batter in the majors. Brent Rooker is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Brent Rooker will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Darell Hernaiz will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Darell Hernaiz will hold that advantage today.

Jake Meyers's batting average skill is projected to be in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 7th-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Jake Meyers has recorded a .354 BABIP this year, grading out in the 97th percentile.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 15th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jacob Wilson is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Jacob Wilson will have the upper hand in today's game.

Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Brett Harris will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Brett Harris will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Posting a 1.86 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Brett Harris has demonstrated favorable plate discipline, checking in at the 85th percentile.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Shea Langeliers will have the upper hand in today's game.

Colby Thomas is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Colby Thomas will have an advantage today. Colby Thomas will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Willie MacIver will have an advantage today. Willie MacIver will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

Max Muncy has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.