Los Angeles @ New York Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 84th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Gavin Lux will have the handedness advantage over Clarke Schmidt in today's game.

Alex Verdugo's batting average ability is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Walker Buehler throws from, Alex Verdugo will have the upper hand today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Alex Verdugo will hold that advantage in today's game.

As it relates to his batting average talent, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 7th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage against Clarke Schmidt today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 54°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Austin Wells will hold the platoon advantage against Walker Buehler today. Los Angeles's #1-ranked outfield defense of all teams on the slate poses a formidable challenge for Austin Wells, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Austin Wells will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jazz Chisholm Jr. is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Jazz Chisholm Jr. will have the handedness advantage over Walker Buehler today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. pulls many of his flyballs (34.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the game. Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Shohei Ohtani will have the handedness advantage against Clarke Schmidt in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 79th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Tommy Edman is an extreme groundball batter and matches up with the strong infield defense of New York (#2-best of the day).

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Jose Trevino will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his BABIP ability, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Teoscar Hernandez has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Anthony Rizzo will hold the platoon advantage against Walker Buehler in today's game. Anthony Rizzo pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.3% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Anthony Rizzo will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Aaron Judge projects as the best hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Aaron Judge is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Aaron Judge will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Anthony Volpe in the 81st percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Anthony Volpe has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Anthony Volpe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Giancarlo Stanton in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Giancarlo Stanton is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Giancarlo Stanton will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Juan Soto projects as the 4th-best hitter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Walker Buehler throws from, Juan Soto will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Juan Soto will hold that advantage today.

Mookie Betts projects as the 15th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 88th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Gleyber Torres is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Gleyber Torres has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Gleyber Torres will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts).

Max Muncy is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the lowest level of all games today at 53°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Clarke Schmidt throws from, Max Muncy will have an advantage in today's matchup. Max Muncy pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.2% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. New York's #2-ranked outfield defense of all teams today poses a formidable challenge for Max Muncy, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.