Miami @ Chicago Picks & Props

This contest is forecasted to have the 4th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Luis Arraez will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Luis Arraez's 3.5% Barrel% (a reliable metric to study power) is in the 10th percentile since the start of last season. Luis Arraez's maximum exit velocity (a reliable standard to measure power) has been 104 mph since the start of last season, ranking in the 1st percentile.

This contest is forecasted to have the 4th-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. In today's game, Nico Hoerner is at a disadvantage facing the league's 5th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 37.2% rate (92nd percentile). Since the start of last season, Nico Hoerner's 1.7% Barrel%, a reliable stat for measuring power, places him in the 3rd percentile among his peers. Since the start of last season, Nico Hoerner's flyball exit velocity (a reliable metric to study power) ranks in the 5th percentile at 87.8 mph. Nico Hoerner and his 4.2° launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls rank in 3rd percentile, among the lowest in Major League Baseball since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tim Anderson as the best batter in baseball when estimating his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense grades out as the 9th-worst among all the teams in action today. Tim Anderson has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .261 mark is a good deal lower than his .295 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Nick Madrigal's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Nick Madrigal will have the handedness advantage against A.J. Puk in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 6th-worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Emmanuel Rivera in the 76th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense grades out as the 9th-worst among all the teams in action today. Emmanuel Rivera has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .256 mark is considerably lower than his .294 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. In the majors, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Miguel Amaya will hold the platoon advantage over A.J. Puk in today's game. Out of every team in action today, the 6th-worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.

Bryan De La Cruz's BABIP talent is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. In the majors, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Christopher Morel ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Christopher Morel will have the handedness advantage over A.J. Puk in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Out of every team in action today, the 6th-worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Ian Happ will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. In the majors, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense grades out as the 9th-worst among all the teams in action today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.259) provides evidence that Nick Fortes has had bad variance on his side since the start of last season with his .241 actual wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Garrett Cooper in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Garrett Cooper will hold the platoon advantage over A.J. Puk in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 6th-worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. In the majors, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 85th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Javier Assad will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jazz Chisholm Jr. in today's matchup.

The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Out of every team in action today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Michael Busch will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Michael Busch has been hot in recent games, posting a .441 wOBA in the past week's worth of games.

Jesus Sanchez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the same side that Javier Assad throws from, Jesus Sanchez will be at a disadvantage today. Jesus Sanchez is apt to have an advantage against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP.

Patrick Wisdom is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that A.J. Puk throws from, Patrick Wisdom will have an edge today. Patrick Wisdom pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.5% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Josh Bell ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Bell is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense grades out as the 9th-worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Cody Bellinger is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Out of every team in action today, the 6th-worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.

The #6 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Wrigley Field. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Nick Gordon will hold the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's game. Nick Gordon may have an edge against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP. Nick Gordon has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 6th-best venue in the game for righty batting average. In the majors, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest altitude in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. Alexander Canario will hold the platoon advantage over A.J. Puk in today's game. Out of every team in action today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.