Cleveland vs Los Angeles Picks & Props

Gabriel Arias's BABIP skill is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gabriel Arias hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gabriel Arias's 96.7-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable metric to evaluate power) grades out in the 94th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects C.J. Kayfus in the 89th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Hitting from the opposite that Shohei Ohtani throws from, C.J. Kayfus will have the upper hand in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Utilizing Statcast metrics, C.J. Kayfus grades out in the 92nd percentile for hitting ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .355.

The switch-hitting Alex Freeland will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Tanner Bibee. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Alex Freeland will hold that advantage today. Alex Freeland has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 18.7° angle is among the highest in baseball since the start of last season (88th percentile).

Kyle Manzardo is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Hitting from the opposite that Shohei Ohtani throws from, Kyle Manzardo will have the upper hand today. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since the start of last season, Kyle Manzardo's flyball exit velocity (an advanced metric to evaluate power) grades out in the 79th percentile at 94.4 mph.

Steven Kwan's batting average ability is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Steven Kwan is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. Hitting from the opposite that Shohei Ohtani throws from, Steven Kwan will have an advantage in today's matchup. Steven Kwan hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Teoscar Hernandez's BABIP talent is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage today. Teoscar Hernandez has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (an important talent for batting average), grading out in the 83rd percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.

The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brayan Rocchio grades out in the 81st percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (47.3% rate since the start of last season).

Chase DeLauter is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Batting from the opposite that Shohei Ohtani throws from, Chase DeLauter will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chase DeLauter has been hot recently, hitting his way to a .583 wOBA over the last week.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 11th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today. Kyle Tucker will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee today. Kyle Tucker will possess the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats. In notching a .364 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season, Kyle Tucker is ranked in the 90th percentile for hitting ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Ramirez in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Jose Ramirez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a .340 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) since the start of last season, Jose Ramirez grades out in the 77th percentile for offensive ability. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 90th percentile with a 19.1° launch angle, which is one of the highest angles in Major League Baseball.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Andy Pages will hold that advantage in today's game. Andy Pages has recorded a .279 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, grading out in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Andy Pages ranks in the 94th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce home runs (19.5% rate since the start of last season).

Daniel Schneemann will hold the platoon advantage over Shohei Ohtani in today's game. Daniel Schneemann hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Daniel Schneemann's 94.3-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced metric to measure power) ranks in the 77th percentile since the start of last season. Daniel Schneemann has done a favorable job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 15.5° angle is among the highest in baseball since the start of last season (79th percentile).

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Will Smith ranks as the 14th-best hitter in the game. Will Smith is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. Will Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Will Smith will hold that advantage today. Utilizing Statcast data, Will Smith ranks in the 96th percentile for offensive skills per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .379.

Max Muncy will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee in today's game. Max Muncy will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Max Muncy has notched a .374 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, checking in at the 94th percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Max Muncy's 13.8% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) is in the 87th percentile since the start of last season. Ranked in the 86th percentile, Max Muncy has one of the highest average exit velocities in the majors since the start of last season (91.5-mph).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Mookie Betts hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Mookie Betts will hold that advantage in today's game. Mookie Betts is in the 96th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in home runs (20.2% rate since the start of last season).

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Shohei Ohtani will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee today. Shohei Ohtani hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Shohei Ohtani will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Freddie Freeman ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage over Tanner Bibee in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Freddie Freeman will hold that advantage today.

Bo Naylor is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Shohei Ohtani throws from, Bo Naylor will have an edge in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Max Muncy has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 4 games.

Rhys Hoskins has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 3 games.

Miguel Rojas has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 3 games.