St. Louis @ Chicago Picks & Props

Jimmy Crooks's BABIP ability is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Jimmy Crooks will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon today.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Jameson Taillon throws from, Victor Scott II will have the upper hand today. Victor Scott II has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. In the past week's worth of games, Victor Scott II's 80% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 44.4%.

Nolan Gorman is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Nolan Gorman will have the handedness advantage over Jameson Taillon in today's matchup. Nolan Gorman's launch angle lately (44.9° over the past 14 days) is considerably higher than his 22° seasonal angle.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 11th-best batter in baseball. Kyle Tucker is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Kyle Tucker will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael McGreevy in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Thomas Saggese in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. In the past week's worth of games, Thomas Saggese's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 90-mph over the course of the season to 92.3-mph lately. Thomas Saggese's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased of late, going from 49.2% on the season to 62.5% in the last two weeks' worth of games.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Lars Nootbaar will hold the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 77th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field fences among all stadiums. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Compared to his seasonal average of 10.7°, Jordan Walker has significantly improved his launch angle of late, posting a 30° figure over the past 7 days.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Michael McGreevy.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ivan Herrera is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Ivan Herrera has made sizeable strides with his Barrel% recently, upping his 11.8% seasonal rate to 21.4% in the last 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Alec Burleson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's matchup.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°.

Seiya Suzuki projects as the 17th-best batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field fences among all stadiums. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°.

Nolan Arenado is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Nolan Arenado pulls a lot of his flyballs (40.6% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. Over the last 7 days, Nolan Arenado's 38.5% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 17.7%.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Matt Shaw pulls many of his flyballs (33% — 75th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Matt Shaw will hold that advantage today. Over the past 7 days, Matt Shaw's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7% up to 12.5%.

As it relates to his batting average talent, Nico Hoerner is projected as the 12th-best hitter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nico Hoerner is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field fences among all stadiums. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field fences among all stadiums. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Dansby Swanson will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Busch is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Michael McGreevy throws from, Michael Busch will have an edge in today's game.

Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field fences among all stadiums. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather on the slate at 83°. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Carson Kelly will hold that advantage in today's matchup. With a .341 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) this year, Carson Kelly is positioned in the 78th percentile for hitting ability.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Moises Ballesteros has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Brendan Donovan has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.