·
Aug 29, 2026
·
1:20 PM
Cincinnati
Reds · Away
Chicago
Cubs · Home
Model Picks
2Team Leaders
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
AI Analysis
Michael Busch o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (52%) Projection 2.14
Michael Busch is projected in the 91st percentile for overall offensive ability by THE BAT X, batting 4th in the lineup with wind conditions favorable for hitting and a 52% chance at Kalshi Sports.
AI Analysis
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (50%) Projection 1.93
Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 95th percentile for home run ability according to THE BAT X projection system, is set to bat first in the lineup, and will play at Wrigley Field, which has a high altitude that typically enhances offensive output, with wind blowing out to right field at 9.1-mph.
AI Analysis
Elly De La Cruz o0.5 Total RBIs (32%) Projection 0.53
Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 5th-best hitter based on BABIP skills, batting second in the lineup against Kevin Gausman, with Wrigley Field's altitude favoring offensive output and wind conditions enhancing hitting potential.
AI Analysis
Alex Bregman o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (54%) Projection 2.23
Alex Bregman, ranked in the 87th percentile for offensive talent, is projected to bat 3rd in today's game at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, with winds blowing out to right field at 9.1 mph, providing him a handedness advantage against Andrew Abbott.
AI Analysis
Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (38%) Projection 0.73
Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile in offensive talent according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup, will benefit from the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott, and will play at Wrigley Field, where the wind is expected to blow out to RF at 9.1 mph.
AI Analysis
Alex Bregman o0.5 Total RBIs (39%) Projection 0.64
Alex Bregman ranks in the 87th percentile for offensive talent and is projected to bat third in a game at Wrigley Field, where the altitude and wind conditions favor higher offensive output.
AI Analysis
Sal Stewart o0.5 Total RBIs (37%) Projection 0.63
Sal Stewart is projected in the 91st percentile for batting average and is set to hit 3rd in today's lineup, while Wrigley Field's altitude and wind conditions are favorable for offensive output.
AI Analysis
Michael Busch o0.5 Total RBIs (39%) Projection 0.63
Michael Busch is projected in the 91st percentile for offensive ability, batting 4th in today's lineup, with favorable wind conditions at 9.1-mph for right field and a 39% chance at Kalshi Sports.
AI Analysis
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total Home Runs (18%) Projection 0.23
Eugenio Suarez is projected in the 97th percentile for home run skill, batting 5th in a matchup at Wrigley Field, which is 599 feet above sea level, with wind blowing out to right field at 9.1 mph and a 38.8% pull rate on flyballs toward shallow left field fences.
AI Analysis
JJ Bleday o0.5 Total RBIs (35%) Projection 0.58
JJ Bleday is projected to bat 4th in today's game at Wrigley Field, which is 599 feet above sea level and has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, with winds blowing out to right field at 9.1 mph, giving him the platoon advantage over Kevin Gausman.
AI Analysis
Michael Busch o1.5 Total Bases (41%) Projection 1.6
Michael Busch is ranked in the 91st percentile for overall offensive ability according to THE BAT X, is batting 4th in the lineup, and will benefit from a 9.1-mph wind blowing out to right field and home field advantage, with a projected 41% performance at Kalshi Sports.
AI Analysis
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (45%) Projection 1.85
Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 5th-best hitter in terms of BABIP skill and is batting second in a matchup at Wrigley Field, where the wind is blowing out to right field at 9.1 mph, giving him a platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman.
AI Analysis
Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (37%) Projection 0.71
Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for overall offensive talent according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup, and will face pitcher Andrew Abbott with a favorable wind condition of 9.1 mph blowing out to right field at Wrigley Field.
AI Analysis
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (46%) Projection 1.96
Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive talent per THE BAT X projections, is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup, and will have the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott during a game at Wrigley Field, where the wind is expected to blow out to RF at 9.1 mph.
AI Analysis
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (42%) Projection 1.85
Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 5th-best hitter in terms of BABIP by THE BAT X and is slated to bat 2nd in a matchup at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, with the wind blowing out to RF at 9.1 mph, providing a favorable environment for his performance against pitcher Kevin Gausman.
AI Analysis
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total RBIs (34%) Projection 0.57
Eugenio Suarez is projected in the 97th percentile for home run skill, batting 5th in the lineup at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, with favorable 9.1 mph wind blowing to right field, and he pulls 38.8% of his flyballs towards the shallow left field fences.
AI Analysis
Hector Rodriguez o1.5 Total Bases (41%) Projection 1.74
Hector Rodriguez, who has batted in the back-half of the order 93% of the time this year, is projected to bat 1st today with a 9.1-mph wind blowing out to RF, and he has the platoon advantage over Kevin Gausman.
AI Analysis
Matt McLain o0.5 Total RBIs (29%) Projection 0.45
Matt McLain is projected in the 79th percentile for home run ability by THE BAT X, while Wrigley Field, at 599 feet above sea level, has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, and the wind is expected to blow out to right field at 9.1 mph during the game, ranking 5th best for batters according to ProphetX.
AI Analysis
Pete Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases (48%) Projection 1.9
Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected in the 94th percentile for offensive skill and is slated to bat first in a Wrigley Field matchup with favorable hitting conditions, including a 9.1-mph wind blowing out to right field.
AI Analysis
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (43%) Projection 1.88
Sal Stewart ranks in the 91st percentile for offensive skill according to THE BAT X, is projected to bat 3rd in today's game, and will play at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest altitude among major league parks, while the wind is expected to blow out to right field at 9.1 mph.
AI Analysis
Alex Bregman o0.5 Total Home Runs (15%) Projection 0.16
Alex Bregman, projected to bat 3rd, ranks in the 87th percentile for offensive talent, plays at Wrigley Field, which is 599 feet above sea level, and has an 8.1-mph wind blowing out to center field, giving him a handedness advantage against Andrew Abbott.
AI Analysis
Sal Stewart o1.5 Total Bases (44%) Projection 1.87
Sal Stewart ranks in the 91st percentile for offensive skill according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to bat 3rd in today's game, and will play at Wrigley Field, which is the 10th-highest major league park at 599 feet, with winds blowing out to center field at 8.1 mph, the 5th-best for batters.
AI Analysis
Seiya Suzuki o1.5 Total Bases (45%) Projection 1.96
Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive talent according to THE BAT X projections, is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup, and will have the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott, with favorable wind conditions at Wrigley Field.
AI Analysis
Elly De La Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (43%)
Elly De La Cruz has a .433 batting average, 47.8% hard-hit rate, and 13% barrel rate over his last six games, with three consecutive games achieving this average and potential for extra bases against Chicago's bullpen.
AI Analysis
Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total Home Runs (18%) Projection 0.23
Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive talent, is projected to bat 2nd, and will face Andrew Abbott with favorable wind conditions and platoon advantage at Wrigley Field.
AI Analysis
Eugenio Suarez o1.5 Total Bases (38%) Projection 1.62
Eugenio Suarez is projected in the 97th percentile for home run skill by THE BAT X, and today's game conditions include Wrigley Field's high altitude, an 8.1-mph wind blowing out to center field, and favorable left field dimensions.
AI Analysis
Eugenio Suarez o0.5 Total Home Runs (17%) Projection 0.22
Eugenio Suarez is projected in the 97th percentile for home run skill by THE BAT X, while Wrigley Field's high elevation and an 8.1-mph wind blowing out to center field, combined with Suarez's 38.8% flyball pull rate toward shallow left field fences, create favorable conditions for his hitting.
AI Analysis
Matt McLain o1.5 Total Bases (31%) Projection 1.41
The leading projection system, THE BAT X, ranks Matt McLain in the 79th percentile for home run ability, Wrigley Field is the 10th-highest major league park at 599 feet above sea level which typically increases offensive output, and the wind is projected to blow out to center field at 8.1 mph, the 5th-best of the day for batters, with a 31% chance at Kalshi Sports.
See Every Model's Pick
Unlock the full pick breakdown, win-rates, and real-time alerts for every future game.