Los Angeles @ Texas Picks & Props

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Dustin Harris will have the upper hand in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Dustin Harris will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Dustin Harris has been hot recently, putting up a .480 wOBA in the past 7 days.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Michael Conforto ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Mahle throws from, Michael Conforto will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Michael Conforto's 11.7% Barrel% (an advanced stat to assess power) grades out in the 81st percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 13th-best hitter in the game when assessing his batting average skill. Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage over Tyler Mahle in today's matchup. Freddie Freeman has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 92.9-mph average to last season's 89.4-mph EV.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 2nd-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Shohei Ohtani will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Mahle in today's game. Shohei Ohtani's 21.3% Barrel% (a reliable metric to study power) ranks in the 100th percentile since the start of last season.

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Jonah Heim will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Jonah Heim has made sizeable gains with his Barrel%, upping his 6% rate last year to 13.3% this season. Jonah Heim's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 94.3-mph now compared to just 88.5-mph then.

Corey Seager projects as the 10th-best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Corey Seager is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Corey Seager will have the upper hand today. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 19th-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 report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. In notching a .352 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) since the start of last season, Teoscar Hernandez finds himself in the 89th percentile. Sporting a .329 BABIP since the start of last season, Teoscar Hernandez grades out in the 90th percentile.

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Mahle throws from, Max Muncy will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Max Muncy's 10.9% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) is in the 76th percentile since the start of last season. Max Muncy's 94.4-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced stat to assess power) is in the 83rd percentile since the start of last season. In notching a .342 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) since the start of last season, Max Muncy is positioned in the 83rd percentile.

Josh Smith is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 71% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Josh Smith will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Glasnow in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Josh Smith will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

Mookie Betts projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Over the past two weeks, Mookie Betts has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .363. Mookie Betts has compiled a .368 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, checking in at the 94th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Tommy Edman is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Tommy Edman has made big strides with his Barrel%, bettering his 3.6% rate last season to 12.3% this year. Tommy Edman's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 91.1-mph now compared to just 87.6-mph then.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 77th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.257) may lead us to conclude that Andy Pages has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .236 actual batting average.

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batters such as Austin Barnes with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Mahle who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

Marcus Semien is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Marcus Semien will hold that advantage in today's game. Marcus Semien has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .228 mark is a good deal lower than his .258 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Joc Pederson ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Joc Pederson is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Joc Pederson will have the upper hand in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Jake Burger will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Wyatt Langford projects as the 18th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Wyatt Langford is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Wyatt Langford will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Extreme flyball batters like Miguel Rojas tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Tyler Mahle. Miguel Rojas has been unlucky in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .272 rate is a good deal lower than his .283 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Miguel Rojas has shown favorable plate discipline since the start of last season, placing in the 93rd percentile with a 1.46 K/BB rate. Grading out in the 82nd percentile, Miguel Rojas sits with a .269 batting average since the start of last season.

The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Leody Taveras will get to bat from his good side against Tyler Glasnow in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Leody Taveras will hold that advantage today. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.246) suggests that Leody Taveras has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season with his .226 actual batting average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Josh Jung will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Josh Jung's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 88.8-mph now compared to just 86.2-mph then.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 4th-weakest out of every team today. Adolis Garcia will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.