Pete Crow-Armstrong (NA) Under 1.5 Hits (-278)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins, all eyes will be on Pete Crow-Armstrong, but betting on him to go over 1.5 hits might be a stretch. The young outfielder has shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has eluded him, particularly against quality pitching. With the Twins rolling out a formidable starter who has excelled in limiting hard contact, it’s hard to envision Crow-Armstrong finding gaps.
Moreover, the Cubs’ lineup has struggled against right-handed pitching lately, mustering only a .230 average over their last ten games. Combine this with Crow-Armstrong's recent slump, where he’s been striking out at an alarming rate, and the under on his hits starts to look enticing.
With a model predicting just 0.36 hits, the under 1.5 seems like a prudent play. The trends suggest a challenging night for Crow-Armstrong at the plate, making the under a savvy call in this matchup.