Los Angeles @ Minnesota props

Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the 2nd-coldest temperature of all games on the slate today at 58°. Louie Varland will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Will Smith in today's matchup. In today's game, Will Smith is at a disadvantage facing the league's 10th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39% rate (92nd percentile). Will Smith will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Over the past 14 days, Will Smith's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 7.1% down to 0%.

When assessing his BABIP talent, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 13th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Teoscar Hernandez has made substantial improvements with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 14.3% seasonal rate to 33.3% over the past two weeks. Teoscar Hernandez has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 92.3-mph to 99.9-mph over the past two weeks. Teoscar Hernandez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased of late, increasing from 28.6% on the season to 66.7% over the past two weeks.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Louie Varland throws from, James Outman will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage over Louie Varland today. In the past two weeks, Max Muncy's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 81.6-mph over the course of the season to 95.6-mph in recent games.

Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the 2nd-coldest temperature of all games on the slate today at 58°. Today, Freddie Freeman is at a disadvantage facing the league's 11th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.5% rate (81st percentile). Playing on the road generally weakens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Freddie Freeman today. Putting up a lowly an 85-mph average exit velocity in the last two weeks, Freddie Freeman has been in a slump lately.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Louie Varland throws from, Gavin Lux will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Carlos Correa will hold that advantage in today's game. Carlos Correa has been hot of late, hitting his way to a .445 wOBA over the last week.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 8th-best batter in the majors. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Mookie Betts has made sizeable strides with his Barrel% of late, improving his 25% seasonal rate to 66.7% in the last two weeks. Mookie Betts has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 102.3-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal mark of 97-mph.

Jose Miranda is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Jose Miranda will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Louie Varland throws from, Taylor Trammell will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

When estimating his BABIP skill, Edouard Julien is projected as the 10th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edouard Julien is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Edouard Julien will have the handedness advantage against Tyler Glasnow in today's game. Edouard Julien will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Byron Buxton will hold that advantage in today's game. Byron Buxton has hit one of the hardest balls in the majors over the last 14 days — 110.3-mph — which is a good proxy for recent form and raw power.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Kirilloff in the 89th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Alex Kirilloff is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Alex Kirilloff will have an edge today. Alex Kirilloff will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Willi Castro will hold that advantage in today's game. Notching a 100.2-mph average exit velocity in the past two weeks' worth of games, Willi Castro has been in great form lately.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Max Kepler ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Kepler is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Max Kepler will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Glasnow in today's matchup. Max Kepler will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Carlos Santana will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Carlos Santana has been hot recently, putting up a 104.8-mph average exit velocity over the past 14 days.

Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Matt Wallner will have an edge today. Matt Wallner will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.