Atlanta @ San Diego props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Martin Maldonado in the 1st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Martin Maldonado is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in this game. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with cold weather, and the weather report for this contest forecasts the 8th-lowest temperature on the slate today at 59°. Reynaldo Lopez will hold the platoon advantage against Martin Maldonado today.

Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with cold weather, and the weather report for this contest forecasts the 8th-lowest temperature on the slate today at 59°. Batting from the same side that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have a disadvantage in today's matchup.

Orlando Arcia has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 2 games.

Xander Bogaerts's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Xander Bogaerts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Xander Bogaerts will hold that advantage in today's game.

Drake Baldwin will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Michael Harris II will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease in today's game. Michael Harris II hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill as the 14th-best batter in the majors as it relates to his batting average skill. Jackson Merrill is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Jackson Merrill will have the handedness advantage against Reynaldo Lopez in today's matchup. Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Jackson Merrill will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Arraez as the best batter in the majors as it relates to his batting average talent. Luis Arraez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. Luis Arraez will hold the platoon advantage against Reynaldo Lopez in today's matchup. Luis Arraez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Jake Cronenworth has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Jake Cronenworth will have the handedness advantage over Reynaldo Lopez in today's matchup. Jake Cronenworth will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Matt Olson ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Matt Olson will have an edge in today's matchup.

Austin Riley projects as the 16th-best hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Austin Riley is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. Austin Riley hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 78th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Elias Diaz will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 77th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have the upper hand today. Jarred Kelenic hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Gavin Sheets will have the handedness advantage over Reynaldo Lopez in today's matchup. Gavin Sheets will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.

Jason Heyward will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reynaldo Lopez today. Jason Heyward will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. Manny Machado hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Ozzie Albies ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ozzie Albies is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today.

Nicholas Allen has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 1 games.