Spencer Horwitz (PIT) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-182)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Pirates host the Tigers on August 19, all eyes will be on Spencer Horwitz, but betting the under on his total bases could be the way to go. While Horwitz has shown flashes of potential, his recent performance against left-handed pitchers, particularly in tough matchups like the one he faces today, has been underwhelming. The Pirates' pitching staff has been solid, particularly at home, and with a 3.75 ERA against lefties over the last month, they’ve proven hard to crack.
Horwitz also faces the daunting challenge of a lefty-righty matchup against a crafty Pirates pitcher who thrives on keeping hitters off balance. Given his current form and the Pirates' ability to stifle opposing bats, expecting Horwitz to go over 1.5 total bases feels risky. Considering all these factors, betting the under seems to align with the odds and recent trends, making it a shrewd play for today's game.