Boston @ Houston Picks & Props

HRs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the shallowest in the league. Considering Dustin May's huge platoon split, Taylor Trammell will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish today. Taylor Trammell will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Roman Anthony in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Roman Anthony is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. Hitting from the opposite that Spencer Arrighetti throws from, Roman Anthony will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Roman Anthony has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Masataka Yoshida in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Masataka Yoshida is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. HRs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the shallowest in the league. Masataka Yoshida will have the handedness advantage over Spencer Arrighetti in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jesus Sanchez ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jesus Sanchez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Jesus Sanchez will hold the platoon advantage over Dustin May today... and even better, May has a huge platoon split. Jesus Sanchez has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Jesus Sanchez will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Hitting from the opposite that Spencer Arrighetti throws from, Wilyer Abreu will have an edge today.

Among all stadiums, Minute Maid Park's left field dimensions are the shallowest. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Ramon Urias will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran in the 97th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Jarren Duran is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Jarren Duran will hold the platoon advantage against Spencer Arrighetti in today's matchup. Jarren Duran has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

HRs are generally more common at fields with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the shallowest in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ceddanne Rafaela in the 81st percentile as it relates to his batting average skill.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Alex Bregman is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. Alex Bregman pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.3% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Yainer Diaz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Trevor Story's BABIP talent is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Trevor Story is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup.

When assessing his batting average skill, Jeremy Pena is projected as the 20th-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Among all stadiums, Minute Maid Park's left field dimensions are the shallowest. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Jeremy Pena will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Among all stadiums, Minute Maid Park's left field dimensions are the shallowest.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Christian Walker ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christian Walker is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Christian Walker pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.4% — 78th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Christian Walker will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Carlos Correa is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Among all stadiums, Minute Maid Park's left field dimensions are the shallowest. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Carlos Correa will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Jose Altuve is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Jose Altuve pulls many of his flyballs (41.2% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Jose Altuve will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Victor Caratini has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.