Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (NA) Under 0.5 Hits (-233)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Padres gear up to face the Diamondbacks, all eyes will be on Lourdes Gurriel Jr., but don’t expect him to light up the scoreboard tonight. The Padres' pitching staff has been firing on all cylinders, boasting a strong strikeout rate coupled with a stingy WHIP that leaves little room for error. Gurriel, despite his talent, has struggled lately against right-handed pitching, hitting just .220 in his last 30 at-bats.
Further complicating matters, the Padres' bullpen has been particularly effective at closing out games, limiting opponents to a meager batting average. With the stakes high and a solid pitching matchup looming, the under on Gurriel's hits seems the savvy play. Given his recent trends and the pressure from a potent Padres pitching staff, it’s reasonable to bet he’ll be kept off the basepaths tonight.