New York @ Houston Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will have the handedness advantage over Cristian Javier in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros. The Barrel% of Jazz Chisholm Jr. has significantly improved, with an increase from 10% last year to 18% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trent Grisham in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Trent Grisham is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Batting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Trent Grisham will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros.

As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros. Anthony Volpe has made notable improvements with his Barrel% recently, improving his 10.2% seasonal rate to 15.4% over the past two weeks. Anthony Volpe's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better recently, rising from 17.2% on the season to 35.7% over the past week. Anthony Volpe has been unlucky this year, putting up a .290 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .312 — a .022 discrepancy.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Jeremy Pena is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. Minute Maid Park has the shallowest LF dimensions in the majors. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Jeremy Pena will hold the platoon advantage over Carlos Rodon today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the 4th-best hitter in Major League Baseball. Yordan Alvarez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Yordan Alvarez is an extreme flyball hitter and faces the weak outfield defense of New York (#1-worst of the day).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Carlos Correa is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Minute Maid Park has the shallowest LF dimensions in the majors. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Batting from the opposite that Carlos Rodon throws from, Carlos Correa will have an advantage in today's matchup.

As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Batting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Ryan McMahon will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros. Over the last 7 days, Ryan McMahon's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.5% up to 30%. Ryan McMahon has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 98.2-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 93.2-mph EV.

As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Batting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Austin Wells will have an advantage in today's game. Austin Wells has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros. Austin Wells is an extreme flyball batter and faces the weak outfield defense of Houston (#3-worst of all teams on the slate today).

Minute Maid Park has the shallowest LF dimensions in the majors. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Hitting from the opposite that Carlos Rodon throws from, Ramon Urias will have an edge in today's matchup. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Ramon Urias will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Christian Walker is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Christian Walker will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Carlos Rodon today. Christian Walker pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.2% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.

Jose Altuve's batting average talent is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jose Altuve is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Jose Altuve will hold the platoon advantage against Carlos Rodon in today's matchup. Jose Altuve pulls a lot of his flyballs (41.8% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best batter in the game. Aaron Judge is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros. In the last two weeks, Aaron Judge has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-hit balls: 28.2° compared to his seasonal mark of 21.9°.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Ben Rice ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ben Rice is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Hitting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Ben Rice will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Giancarlo Stanton ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Giancarlo Stanton is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Giancarlo Stanton pulls many 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 today. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros.

As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Hitting from the opposite that Carlos Rodon throws from, Mauricio Dubon will have an advantage in today's matchup. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Mauricio Dubon will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Mauricio Dubon's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls lately (25.1° over the last 14 days) is significantly better than his 7° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Yainer Diaz will hold the platoon advantage over Carlos Rodon in today's game. Out of every team playing today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Yainer Diaz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Cody Bellinger's batting average skill is projected to be in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Cody Bellinger is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Hitting from the opposite that Cristian Javier throws from, Cody Bellinger will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Houston Astros.