Chicago @ Atlanta props

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Ian Happ ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Bryce Elder. Out of every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Michael Harris II hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 95th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 5th-shallowest CF fences today. Michael Harris II will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Sean Murphy ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Sean Murphy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Sean Murphy will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 79th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Out of every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Dansby Swanson hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for mound aces. Bryce Elder will have the handedness advantage over Nico Hoerner today. Nico Hoerner will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game.

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for mound aces. Ozzie Albies pulls many of his flyballs (37.3% — 97th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 3rd-deepest LF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs.

This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Yan Gomes hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miles Mastrobuoni in the 80th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Miles Mastrobuoni will hold the platoon advantage against Bryce Elder in today's game. Out of every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Cody Bellinger will have the handedness advantage over Bryce Elder today. Cody Bellinger hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Extreme groundball batters like Cody Bellinger usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Bryce Elder.

Matt Olson projects as the 11th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Matt Olson will hold that advantage in today's game.

This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Orlando Arcia will have the handedness advantage over Justin Steele in today's game. Orlando Arcia hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 75th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Orlando Arcia will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

This matchup is predicted to have the 14th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Kevin Pillar will hold the platoon advantage over Justin Steele today. Kevin Pillar will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.