Boston @ New York Picks & Props

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast calls for for the 7th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Given Cooper Criswell's large platoon split, Gleyber Torres will be at a big disadvantage hitting from the same side of the plate today. The Boston Red Sox infield defense projects as the 4th-best out of every team playing today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Because of Cooper Criswell's large platoon split, Jazz Chisholm Jr. will have a gigantic advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has a good chance to have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Boston Red Sox only has 1 same-handed RP. Jazz Chisholm Jr. pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.5% — 76th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Wilyer Abreu ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today. Wilyer Abreu is an extreme flyball hitter and faces the weak outfield defense of New York (#1-worst of the day).

Jasson Dominguez's BABIP skill is projected in the 92nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The switch-hitting Jasson Dominguez will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Cooper Criswell... and even better, Criswell has a large platoon split. Jasson Dominguez pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.7% — 85th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Jasson Dominguez will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarren Duran as the 13th-best batter in Major League Baseball when estimating his BABIP talent. Jarren Duran is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Rafael Devers ranks as the 18th-best hitter in MLB. Rafael Devers is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in Major League Baseball. Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Juan Soto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cooper Criswell today... and even better, Criswell has a large platoon split. Juan Soto will probably have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Boston Red Sox has just 1 same-handed RP. Juan Soto will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best hitter in the league. Aaron Judge is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The Boston Red Sox outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Aaron Judge will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Anthony Rizzo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cooper Criswell in today's matchup... and moreover, Criswell has a large platoon split. The Boston Red Sox have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Anthony Rizzo has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Anthony Rizzo pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.2% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Anthony Rizzo will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rob Refsnyder in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Rob Refsnyder is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Hitting from the same side that Nestor Cortes throws from, Rob Refsnyder will have a disadvantage in today's matchup. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Austin Wells ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Austin Wells has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (61% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Austin Wells will have the handedness advantage over Cooper Criswell today... and even better, Criswell has a large platoon split. Austin Wells may have the upper hand against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Boston Red Sox has just 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Austin Wells will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Tyler O'Neill ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler O'Neill is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game. Hitting from the same side that Nestor Cortes throws from, Tyler O'Neill will be in a tough position today. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

Nestor Cortes will hold the platoon advantage over Trevor Story in today's matchup. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Giancarlo Stanton in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Giancarlo Stanton is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Giancarlo Stanton will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Connor Wong in the 76th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Connor Wong is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Hitting from the same side that Nestor Cortes throws from, Connor Wong will not have the upper hand in today's game. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

Anthony Volpe's BABIP talent is projected in the 85th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Anthony Volpe will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Nestor Cortes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Danny Jansen in today's matchup. The New York Yankees infield defense projects as the 15th-best among every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Romy Gonzalez in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Romy Gonzalez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Nestor Cortes will hold the platoon advantage over Romy Gonzalez in today's game. Romy Gonzalez has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Hitters such as Romy Gonzalez with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Nestor Cortes who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

Alex Verdugo has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Ceddanne Rafaela has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.