Salvador Perez (KCR) Under 0.5 Doubles (-556)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Kansas City Royals welcome the San Francisco Giants, all eyes will be on Salvador Perez, but betting on him to hit a double might be a stretch. While Perez is a powerhouse in the lineup, you can’t ignore his recent struggles against left-handed pitching, which the Giants will deploy in their starter. Over the past few weeks, he’s hit a dry spell with extra-base hits, particularly struggling to find gaps against southpaws.
Moreover, the Giants have excelled in limiting extra-base hits, boasting one of the league's stronger bullpen rotations that thrives on keeping the ball in the park. With Perez's doubles rate trending down and the Giants' pitchers effectively neutralizing power hitters, a bet on him to stay under 0.5 doubles seems wise. It’s a calculated play, reflecting both his current form and the matchup dynamics that suggest a quiet night for the Royals' slugger.