Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Under 0.5 Doubles (-833)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Red Sox welcome the Padres on April 5, all eyes will be on Jake Cronenworth’s ability to find gaps in a formidable Boston lineup. However, recent trends suggest he might struggle to hit that elusive double today. Cronenworth has been battling through a patchy start to the season, with his batting average hovering just above the Mendoza Line.
Moreover, the Red Sox's pitching staff has shown resilience, with their starters limiting extra-base hits effectively in the early weeks. They’ve kept opposing hitters to a mere .290 slugging percentage, which places them among the league’s best in suppressing doubles.
With Cronenworth projected for under a double and the odds leaning heavily towards this outcome, it seems prudent to bet on the “under” for his doubles today. The combination of his current form and the Red Sox's pitching prowess points to a quiet day at the plate for him.