Los Angeles @ Chicago props

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the 4th-lowest level on the slate at 42°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 16.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. Batting from the same side that Kyle Hendricks throws from, Will Smith will have a disadvantage in today's game. Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Will Smith in today's game.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the 4th-lowest level on the slate at 42°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 16.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. Kyle Hendricks will hold the platoon advantage against Mookie Betts today. Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Mookie Betts today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to drop to the 4th-lowest level on the slate at 42°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 16.1-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. Freddie Freeman will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Ian Happ is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Bobby Miller. Ian Happ has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Ian Happ will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Christopher Morel ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Christopher Morel pulls a lot of his flyballs (37.8% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Christopher Morel will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 12th-best batter in the league when it comes to his BABIP talent.

Yan Gomes will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Chris Taylor pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.6% — 78th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Cody Bellinger is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Bobby Miller throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge today. Cody Bellinger will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Hendricks throws from, Gavin Lux will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Nico Hoerner will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Seiya Suzuki will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Madrigal in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Nick Madrigal will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 5th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Laz Diaz projects as a Pitchers Umpire and is expected to be in charge of the strike zone in this game. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Hendricks throws from, Shohei Ohtani will have an edge in today's matchup. Shohei Ohtani has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Batting from the opposite that Kyle Hendricks throws from, James Outman will have an advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Max Muncy is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Hendricks throws from, Max Muncy will have an advantage today.