Elly De La Cruz (CIN) Under 1.5 Hits (-179)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Rockies gear up to face the Reds, all eyes will be on Elly De La Cruz, but betting on him to go over 1.5 hits might be a stretch. Sure, De La Cruz has shown flashes of brilliance, yet he's recently encountered a tough stretch against left-handed pitchers, which bodes poorly for his hitting today against a Rockies staff that’s been surprisingly effective at home.
The Rockies’ pitchers have held opponents to a mere .240 batting average in Coors Field, and with De La Cruz’s recent dip in form—he’s managed only a handful of hits in his last few outings—the under on his batting hits feels like a wise play. Add in the Rockies' ability to limit hits when it matters most, and you’ve got a compelling case for expecting De La Cruz to struggle to find the gaps today.