Atlanta @ Houston Picks & Props

Minute Maid Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. Michael Harris II hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 94th percentile) but may find it hard to clear MLB's 8th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Typically, hitters like Michael Harris II who hit a lot of groundballs usually hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of groundballs such as Hunter Brown. Michael Harris II will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Minute Maid Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. Hunter Brown will hold the platoon advantage over Ronald Acuna Jr. in today's game. In today's matchup, Ronald Acuna Jr. is at a disadvantage facing the league's 8th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 38.9% rate (91st percentile). Ronald Acuna Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.

Minute Maid Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. Batting from the same side that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Jose Altuve will not have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Ozzie Albies is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Extreme flyball batters like Ozzie Albies are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Hunter Brown. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the Houston Astros.

Minute Maid Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. Reynaldo Lopez will hold the platoon advantage over Yainer Diaz in today's matchup. Yainer Diaz has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34%) and will have to hit them out towards MLB's 9th-deepest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. In the league, Minute Maid Park's LF dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Jeremy Pena will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Austin Riley ranks as the 15th-best hitter in MLB. Austin Riley is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. In the league, Minute Maid Park's LF dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 14th-best batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Kyle Tucker will have an advantage today. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the best hitter in the league. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Yordan Alvarez will have an edge in today's game. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Abreu in the 76th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 7° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team today, the 3rd-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Jose Abreu will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 80th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Chas McCormick will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Matt Olson ranks as the 13th-best hitter in MLB. Matt Olson is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Matt Olson will have the handedness advantage over Hunter Brown today. Matt Olson will probably have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros has just 1 same-handed RP.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Orlando Arcia pulls many of his flyballs (33.8% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 83rd percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have the upper hand today. The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jarred Kelenic stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Marcell Ozuna pulls many of his flyballs (34% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Alex Bregman is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Alex Bregman will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-worst infield defense belongs to the Houston Astros.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Jake Meyers will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Luis Guillorme will have an advantage in today's game. Luis Guillorme may have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros has just 1 same-handed RP.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this contest 5° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Jon Singleton will have the handedness advantage over Reynaldo Lopez today. Out of every team today, the 9th-worst infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Jon Singleton will hold that advantage in today's matchup.