Kerry Carpenter (NA) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-192)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Detroit Tigers gear up to face the Kansas City Royals, all eyes will be on Kerry Carpenter, but betting on him to go over 1.5 total bases might be a stretch. Despite Carpenter’s flashes of power, he’s been battling inconsistency at the plate lately, hitting just .220 over the past two weeks. The Royals' pitching staff has also been surprisingly effective, with a collective ERA hovering around 3.60, particularly when facing left-handed hitters like Carpenter.
On top of that, the Tigers' offense has struggled to generate consistent run production, ranking near the bottom in team batting average. When you consider Carpenter's recent slump and the Royals' ability to keep hitters in check, the under looks appealing. With projected total bases hovering around 0.8, there’s a strong case that Carpenter might fall short in this matchup. Don’t be surprised if he ends the night with just a single or less!