San Diego @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Gavin Lux's BABIP skill is projected in the 84th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Batting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Gavin Lux will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Gavin Lux will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Xander Bogaerts hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

When assessing his BABIP skill, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Enrique Hernandez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Enrique Hernandez will hold that advantage today.

The San Diego Padres projected lineup ranks as the weakest of all teams on the slate in terms of overall hitting skill. Projected catcher Will Smith grades out as a weak pitch framer, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Los Angeles's #2-ranked outfield defense on the slate poses a formidable challenge for Kyle Higashioka, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 79th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Tommy Edman is an extreme groundball hitter and matches up with the strong infield defense of San Diego (#2-best on the slate today). Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Tommy Edman will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 10th-best hitter in the league. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd 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 matchup.

Among all the teams in action today, the weakest infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers. Playing on the road typically reduces batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Luis Arraez in today's matchup.

When it comes to his batting average talent, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 7th-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Freddie Freeman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Freddie Freeman will hold that advantage today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 15th-best hitter in baseball. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Mookie Betts will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Manny Machado is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Manny Machado hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill as the 19th-best hitter in baseball when assessing his batting average skill. Jackson Merrill has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (89% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Jackson Merrill will have the handedness advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto today. Jackson Merrill hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 100th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

Max Muncy is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. Max Muncy will hold the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish today. Max Muncy will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jurickson Profar in the 85th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects David Peralta in the 77th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most suitable for pitching on the slate. David Peralta will hold the platoon advantage over Yoshinobu Yamamoto today. David Peralta hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Chris Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jake Cronenworth has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.