Nick Kurtz Under 1.5 Walks (-455)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the A's host the Tigers, all eyes should be on Nick Kurtz and his ability at the plate. Now, while Kurtz has shown flashes of power, his walk rate has been less than impressive lately. In fact, he’s drawing walks at a clip that’s well below league average, struggling to find patience against pitchers who can exploit his aggressiveness.
The Tigers’ bullpen has been effective in limiting free passes, ranking among the top in the league for fewest walks allowed. When you combine that with Kurtz’s recent tendency to hack at pitches instead of waiting for his pitch, the under on 1.5 walks becomes alluring. Given the odds leaning heavily toward this outcome, and with Kurtz's current form, it’s hard to see him surpassing that mark today. Look for a solid performance from the A's pitchers to keep Kurtz from walking.