Freddy Fermin (NA) Under 0.5 Hits (+114)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Kansas City Royals face off against the San Diego Padres, all eyes will be on Freddy Fermin, but backing him to get a hit might not be the best move. Fermin has struggled to find consistency at the plate, especially against left-handed pitching, which plays right into the hands of the Padres’ southpaw starter. Over the last month, Fermin has managed just a handful of hits against lefties, and with the Royals’ lineup lately having trouble putting bat on ball, the under on his hits feels particularly enticing.
The Padres’ pitching staff has been solid, and with their recent success at keeping opposing hitters in check, Fermin's chances of getting that elusive hit diminish further. When you combine his recent form with the Padres’ strong left-handed pitcher, the under on 0.5 hits for Fermin seems like a savvy play in this matchup.