Miguel Vargas (NA) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-159)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Blue Jays host the White Sox, all eyes will be on Miguel Vargas, but the recent trends suggest he might struggle to clear that 1.5 total bases mark. Vargas is currently batting around .250, showing flashes of power but also a tendency to get caught in tough matchups. The Blue Jays' pitching staff, particularly their ace on the mound today, has been formidable at home, boasting a strikeout rate among the highest in the league.
Moreover, Vargas’ splits against right-handed pitchers haven’t been encouraging, and with the Blue Jays’ defense tightening up, he could find it hard to generate extra-base hits. Considering that the model gives this bet an implied probability of over 61%, the under on Vargas’ total bases feels like a smart play. With the wind likely blowing in and the pressure of the stadium, he may well fall short of that 1.5 threshold today.