Chicago @ Tampa Bay props

The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up -5° colder than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for pitching. Javier Assad will hold the platoon advantage over Yandy Diaz in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the handedness advantage over Aaron Civale in today's game.

Michael Busch will have the handedness advantage against Aaron Civale in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will get to bat from his good side against Aaron Civale in today's matchup. Ian Happ has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Jose Caballero pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Jose Caballero will hold that advantage today.

Jose Siri pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36% — 92nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jose Siri will hold that advantage today.

Taylor Walls will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Christopher Morel ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Christopher Morel pulls many of his flyballs (37.9% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Cody Bellinger is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Aaron Civale throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's matchup. Cody Bellinger pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.6% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Nico Hoerner has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.5%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brandon Lowe is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. Batting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Brandon Lowe will have an advantage in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Brandon Lowe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Ben Rortvedt will have the upper hand today. Ben Rortvedt will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.