Kyle Tucker Total Hits Props • Houston

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 16th-best hitter in the majors. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. Kyle Tucker will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jon Gray in today's game. Kyle Tucker has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93.9-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal 91.2-mph mark. Kyle Tucker's launch angle lately (21.4° over the last two weeks) is significantly better than his 14.1° seasonal figure.