Cincinnati @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

When estimating his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage against Frankie Montas in today's matchup. Freddie Freeman will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his BABIP talent, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Elly De La Cruz has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (51% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Elly De La Cruz hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Elly De La Cruz's maximum exit velocity (an advanced stat to study power) has been 119.2 mph since the start of last season, grading out in the 99th percentile. Grading out in the 91st percentile, Elly De La Cruz has posted a .376 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 82nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Spencer Steer is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Spencer Steer will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against James Paxton in today's game. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs), Spencer Steer and his 18.5% rank in the 87th percentile since the start of last season.

Will Benson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Will Benson's 94.8-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced metric to measure power) is in the 84th percentile since the start of last season. Will Benson is in the 83rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (47.3% rate since the start of last season). By putting up a .361 BABIP since the start of last season, Will Benson is positioned in the 93rd percentile.

Since the start of last season, Mike Ford's 17.3% Barrel%, an advanced metric for measuring power, places him in the 96th percentile among his peers. Mike Ford's 20.9° launch angle (an advanced standard to measure a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is among the steepest in baseball: 93rd percentile.

Jason Heyward will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Frankie Montas today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jason Heyward will hold that advantage in today's game.

The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 4th-highest humidity on the slate today at 82%. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Andy Pages will hold that advantage today. Ranking in the 84th percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.46 ft/sec this year, Andy Pages is notably athletic.

The Cincinnati Reds have been the 4th-unluckiest offense in the majors this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to hit better in the future Dodger Stadium profiles as the #2 park in the majors for home runs, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Cincinnati Reds have done a strong job as a team optimizing their launch angles on their highest exit velocity balls. Their 14.6° angle is among the highest in MLB since the start of last season (#1 overall).

This matchup is projected to have the 2nd-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the same side that Frankie Montas throws from, Mookie Betts encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup.

Jeimer Candelario is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. The switch-hitting Jeimer Candelario will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against James Paxton. Jeimer Candelario is in the 79th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (17.8% rate since the start of last season).

The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Kike Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Stuart Fairchild will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against James Paxton in today's game. Stuart Fairchild is remarkably toolsy, checking in at the 95th percentile in Sprint Speed at 29.18 ft/sec this year.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 14th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Teoscar Hernandez's 13.8% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) is in the 90th percentile since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, Teoscar Hernandez's flyball exit velocity (a reliable standard to evaluate power) grades out in the 88th percentile at 95 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 93rd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Tyler Stephenson has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (57% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. Tyler Stephenson will hold the platoon advantage against James Paxton in today's game. Since the start of last season, Tyler Stephenson's flyball exit velocity (an advanced stat to measure power) is in the 78th percentile at 94.4 mph. Tyler Stephenson ranks in the 93rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (48.2% rate since the start of last season).

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The 6th-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Dodger Stadium. Batting from the opposite that James Paxton throws from, Jonathan India will have the upper hand today. The standard deviation of Jonathan India's launch angle since the start of last season (26.3°) is in the 81st percentile. A low deviation like this tends to lead to a higher batting average on balls in play.

Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 4th-highest humidity on the slate today at 82%. Gavin Lux will have the handedness advantage over Frankie Montas today. Gavin Lux hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Gavin Lux will hold that advantage in today's game.

James Outman will have the handedness advantage against Frankie Montas today. James Outman will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. James Outman has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls. His 17° angle is among the highest in baseball since the start of last season (90th percentile). With a .317 BABIP since the start of last season, James Outman finds himself in the 77th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Santiago Espinal in the 78th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Santiago Espinal will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against James Paxton in today's matchup.

Max Muncy is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage over Frankie Montas today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Max Muncy will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Max Muncy's 14.3% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 91st percentile among his peers. Since the start of last season, Max Muncy's flyball exit velocity (a reliable metric to measure power) grades out in the 93rd percentile at 95.6 mph.