Josh Naylor (CLE) Under 1.5 Hits (-222)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Nationals host the Mariners, all eyes should be on Josh Naylor, particularly when it comes to his ability to get on base. Naylor has been battling through a tough stretch recently, and the numbers don't lie. Facing a strong Nationals pitching staff, he’s likely to find it tough to connect.
Washington's arms have been on fire, holding opponents to a mere .230 batting average at home, which bodes ill for a player like Naylor, who doesn’t thrive against quality pitching. Additionally, the Mariners’ lineup as a whole has struggled to generate consistent offense away from T-Mobile Park.
With Naylor's recent trend of underperforming—averaging just about 0.66 hits per game—betting on him to stay under 1.5 hits feels like the smart play. The stars are aligning for a night where Naylor’s struggles at the plate will likely continue against the Nationals.