Austin Wells (NYY) Under 0.5 Doubles (-833)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Giants gear up to host the Yankees, all eyes will be on Austin Wells, but don’t expect him to rack up doubles in this matchup. The Giants’ pitching has been surprisingly effective lately, particularly their left-handed arms, which have kept extra-base hits to a minimum.
Wells, while showing flashes of talent, has struggled against southpaws like the Giants' top starter. His recent trends reflect a tendency to ground out or fly out rather than drive the ball into the gaps. With only a handful of doubles this season, the odds of him notching even one against a disciplined San Francisco staff seem stacked against him. Combine that with the Giants’ stellar defense, and the under on 0.5 doubles strikes me as the smart play. The numbers back it up, but the eye test tells a similar story; this is a matchup where Wells will likely fall short.