Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-182)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the New York Mets gear up to face the Kansas City Royals, all eyes will be on Francisco Alvarez. While he’s shown flashes of brilliance at the plate, recent trends suggest he might struggle to reach that 1.5 total base mark today. The Royals’ pitching staff, particularly their starters, has found a groove lately, limiting opponents to a modest .225 batting average over their last series.
Furthermore, Alvarez has been in a bit of a slump, managing only a handful of hits in his past few games, which makes the under on his total bases appealing. The Mets lineup can be potent, but against an improved Royals pitching staff, Alvarez may find it tough to capitalize. With an implied probability of 64.5% favoring the under, betting against him reaching 1.5 total bases feels like a smart move in this matchup.