Brady House (NA) Under 0.5 Doubles (-714)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, all eyes will be on young slugger Brady House. However, betting on him to hit a double today feels like a stretch. While House certainly has potential, his recent form hasn’t quite translated into extra-base hits. In fact, he’s been struggling to find gaps lately, which is reflected in his low model prediction for doubles.
The Dodgers' pitching staff, particularly their top-shelf arms, are adept at keeping the ball in the yard, boasting a stingy ground ball rate that minimizes extra-base opportunities. With Washington's lineup grappling against quality pitching, the chances of House clearing the outfield fence for a double dwindle further. Given the odds stacked against him and the implied probability hovering around 87.7%, taking the Under 0.5 doubles for House seems not just wise, but almost a foregone conclusion.