Dalton Rushing (NA) Under 1.5 Walks (-769)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Dodgers gear up to face the Padres, all eyes will be on Dalton Rushing, but it seems this matchup might not favor his ability to draw walks. Over the past month, the Padres' pitching staff has tightened up significantly, boasting a strikeout-to-walk ratio that’s among the best in the league. With Rushing's plate discipline still maturing, he’s facing a team that rarely gives free passes, allowing just 2.5 walks per nine innings.
Moreover, Rushing has tallied only a handful of walks in his recent games, often swinging aggressively at pitches that might have tempted him to take a pitch earlier in the season. Add in the fact that the Dodgers are firing on all cylinders offensively, it’s likely they’ll be putting the ball in play rather than waiting for a walk. Given these trends, the under on Rushing's walks feels like the smart play in this Sunday showdown.