Logan O'Hoppe (NA) Under 0.5 Walks (-714)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Angels prepare to square off against the Astros, all eyes will be on young catcher Logan O'Hoppe. While the kid has shown flashes of brilliance, his discipline at the plate has been a bit shaky of late, particularly against elite pitching like Houston's. The Astros are known for their strike-throwing acumen, with a team walk rate hovering around the league's lowest.
That's a daunting environment for O'Hoppe, who has only managed to draw a walk in a fraction of his plate appearances this season. Given Houston's penchant for limiting free passes, it’s tough to see him walking even once in this matchup. With the odds heavily favoring the Under on O'Hoppe's walks, it feels like a smart play to take the under 0.5, especially with the Astros' strong bullpen depth ready to stifle any potential threats late in the game.