Jake Meyers (HOU) Under 1.5 Hits (-200)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Padres gear up to face the Astros, Jake Meyers is under the spotlight, but the trends suggest he might struggle at the plate. First off, Meyers has been in a bit of a rut lately, with his batting average lingering around.220 and a concerning strikeout rate that’s climbed over 30% in recent games.
Facing a Padres pitching staff that has been surprisingly effective at home, particularly with their strikeout arsenal, Meyers may find himself in a tough spot. San Diego's arms have limited opponents to a.230 average, and they know how to exploit weaknesses. Moreover, Meyers has historically had difficulty against right-handed pitching, which makes this matchup even trickier. With the odds favoring the under on hits, I see a solid case for taking the under 1.5 here—especially as Meyers continues to battle inconsistency at the plate.