Alex Freeland (NA) Under 1.5 Hits (-204)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Dodgers take on the Padres this Sunday, all eyes will be on rookie sensation Alex Freeland, but I’m leaning towards the ‘Under 1.5 hits’ for him today. While Freeland has shown flashes of talent, he’s facing a tough Padres pitching staff that has been on fire lately, limiting opponents to an average of just over three runs in their last five games.
Furthermore, Freeland’s performance against left-handed pitchers has been inconsistent, batting just .220 in those matchups. With San Diego’s starter likely to be a southpaw, he’ll face a challenge bringing his A-game. The Dodgers’ lineup might get the headlines, but their recent trend of aggressive pitching means Freeland might struggle to find the gaps today. All things considered, taking the under seems like a smart play in what should be a tightly contested matchup.