Gunnar Henderson (NA) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-167)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Houston Astros prepare to face the Baltimore Orioles, all eyes will be on Gunnar Henderson. While he’s shown flashes of brilliance this season, recent trends suggest he may struggle against the Astros’ formidable pitching. Houston’s staff has been particularly stingy at home, boasting a remarkable 3.10 ERA. When you dig deeper, Henderson’s performance against elite breaking balls raises some red flags; he’s hitting just .215 against them this season.
Moreover, the Astros are no slouches in the field, and their advanced scouting is likely to expose any weaknesses in Henderson’s swing. With the odds leaning towards the under at 1.5 total bases, it’s hard to overlook the fact that Henderson has only surpassed this mark in roughly 37% of his games recently. As the pressure mounts in a key matchup, it may be a tough day at the office for the young slugger.