Los Angeles @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

Santiago Espinal's batting average ability is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Santiago Espinal has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Chris Taylor pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 76th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Chris Taylor's true offensive talent to be a .303, providing some evidence that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .120 discrepancy between that figure and his actual .183 wOBA. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Chris Taylor ranks in the 97th percentile with a 21.1° launch angle, which is one of the steepest angles in the league.

Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Mike Ford will have the handedness advantage against Walker Buehler today. Mike Ford pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.5% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.317) suggests that Kike Hernandez has had some very poor luck this year with his .262 actual wOBA.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jonathan India ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest LF fences in the league are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Gavin Lux will have an advantage in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gavin Lux stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Gavin Lux has been unlucky in regards to his batting average this year; his .213 BA is deflated compared to his .250 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Jason Heyward will have an advantage in today's game. Jason Heyward will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Cincinnati Reds only has 1 same-handed RP. Jason Heyward pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.5% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 93rd percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Tyler Stephenson has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Hunter Greene will hold the platoon advantage over Mookie Betts today. Mookie Betts will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Mookie Betts has been lucky this year, putting up a .425 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .380 — a .045 gap.

Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Walker Buehler throws from, Will Benson will have an edge today. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers. Will Benson will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jeimer Candelario pulls many of his flyballs (37.5% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-worst outfield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best batter in Major League Baseball when assessing his BABIP ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Elly De La Cruz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Walker Buehler in today's matchup.

Jake Fraley is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Walker Buehler throws from, Jake Fraley will have an edge today. Jake Fraley pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.1% — 80th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, Freddie Freeman will have the upper hand in today's game.

When estimating his BABIP ability, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 13th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Teoscar Hernandez has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Spencer Steer ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Steer is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest LF fences in the league are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Great American Ball Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest LF fences in the league are found in Great American Ball Park. The weather forecast projects the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Andy Pages is notably athletic, grading out in the 81st percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.33 ft/sec this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Hurtubise in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Jacob Hurtubise is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Great American Ball Park projects as the #5 ballpark in baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast projects the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jacob Hurtubise will hold the platoon advantage against Walker Buehler today.

Shohei Ohtani has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.