Ty France (SEA) Under 1.5 Hits (-263)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres on July 18, all eyes will be on Ty France, who’s been struggling at the plate lately. Despite his talent, France has faced tough pitching in recent games, and the Royals' starter has been particularly effective against right-handed hitters. With an impressive strikeout rate, he could easily keep France off balance.
Additionally, with France only managing a hit in 50% of his last few games, the odds are leaning heavily toward him staying under 1.5 hits today. The Padres have also been inconsistent offensively, and facing a Royals team eager to bounce back at home might further complicate matters for him. Given the trends and the matchup dynamics, betting the 'Under' on France feels like a savvy play, especially with the momentum favoring Kansas City's pitcher.