Colorado @ Houston Picks & Props

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -10° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Out of all the teams in action today, the best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -10° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Out of all the teams in action today, the best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -10° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Batting from the same side that Austin Gomber throws from, Yordan Alvarez will not have the upper hand in today's matchup. Yordan Alvarez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 87th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies.

The Minute Maid Park roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up -10° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Today, Yainer Diaz is at a disadvantage facing the league's 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 35% rate (84th percentile). Out of all the teams in action today, the best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies.

Batting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Sam Hilliard will have an edge today. Sam Hilliard is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros has just 1 same-handed RP.

Joey Loperfido's BABIP talent is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joey Loperfido has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Joey Loperfido will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan McMahon in the 80th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Ryan McMahon will have an advantage today. Ryan McMahon is apt to have the upper hand against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros has just 1 same-handed RP. Ryan McMahon has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game.

Hunter Goodman has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Brenton Doyle's BABIP skill is projected in the 86th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brenton Doyle is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 61% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 93rd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Nolan Jones is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Batting from the opposite that Hunter Brown throws from, Nolan Jones will have an edge in today's matchup. Nolan Jones may have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros only has 1 same-handed RP. Nolan Jones has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Alex Bregman is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Alex Bregman will have the handedness advantage against Austin Gomber in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Alex Bregman will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Chas McCormick will have the handedness advantage over Austin Gomber today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Chas McCormick will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Rodgers in the 81st percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Brendan Rodgers is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup.

Jacob Stallings has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

The switch-hitting Michael Toglia will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Hunter Brown.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 89th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Mauricio Dubon will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Austin Gomber in today's matchup. Mauricio Dubon will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cave in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Jake Cave will hold the platoon advantage over Hunter Brown in today's matchup. Jake Cave is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros only has 1 same-handed RP.

Jake Meyers has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.