Cincinnati @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with cold weather, and the weather report for this matchup predicts the 4th-lowest temperature on the slate at 51°. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 19.6-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hurlers. Frankie Montas will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trea Turner today.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand's BABIP talent is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Christian Encarnacion-Strand is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game. Jonathan India pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Johan Rojas will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Spencer Steer ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

When estimating his BABIP skill, Brandon Marsh is projected as the 4th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brandon Marsh will have the handedness advantage against Frankie Montas in today's game. Brandon Marsh has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Brandon Marsh will hold that advantage today.

Bryson Stott's batting average ability is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryson Stott has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (100% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Bryson Stott will hold the platoon advantage over Frankie Montas today. Bryson Stott has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.

Bryce Harper projects as the 12th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryce Harper is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Frankie Montas throws from, Bryce Harper will have an edge today. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Bryce Harper will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 89th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Nick Castellanos will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, J.T. Realmuto ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). J.T. Realmuto is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and J.T. Realmuto will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.

When estimating his BABIP ability, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Zack Wheeler in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Schwarber ranks as the 19th-best hitter in the league. Kyle Schwarber is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Frankie Montas throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have an edge in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Kyle Schwarber will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Nick Martini will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Wheeler today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Whit Merrifield in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Whit Merrifield will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeimer Candelario in the 79th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Jeimer Candelario is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game.

Will Benson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Hitting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Will Benson will have the upper hand today.

Alec Bohm has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Luke Maile has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Jake Fraley has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.