Cleveland @ Minnesota props

Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this game projects the lowest temperature of the day at 41°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for mound aces. Steven Kwan has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.8%) and will be challenged by baseball's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Playing on the road generally lessens hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Steven Kwan in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ramon Laureano in the 75th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.

Tyler Freeman's batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tyler Freeman is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.

When it comes to his BABIP skill, Edouard Julien is projected as the 10th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edouard Julien is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Triston McKenzie throws from, Edouard Julien will have an advantage today. The Cleveland Guardians have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Edouard Julien stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Edouard Julien will hold that advantage in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Byron Buxton ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Byron Buxton is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Byron Buxton will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Willi Castro will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Alex Kirilloff's batting average skill is projected to be in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alex Kirilloff is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Alex Kirilloff will have the handedness advantage over Triston McKenzie in today's game. Alex Kirilloff is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians only has 1 same-handed RP. Alex Kirilloff will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Christian Vazquez will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Carlos Correa will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Jose Ramirez will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Bailey Ober today.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Max Kepler ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Kepler is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. Max Kepler will hold the platoon advantage over Triston McKenzie in today's game. Max Kepler may have the upper hand against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians has just 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Max Kepler will hold that advantage in today's game.

Brayan Rocchio has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Batting from the opposite that Bailey Ober throws from, Bo Naylor will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Brennan in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Batting from the opposite that Bailey Ober throws from, Will Brennan will have an edge in today's matchup.

Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Carlos Santana will hold that advantage today.

Matt Wallner will have the handedness advantage against Triston McKenzie today. The Cleveland Guardians have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Wallner can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Matt Wallner will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Josh Naylor has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Andres Gimenez has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.