Tyler Stephenson (NA) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-189)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Reds host the Guardians, all eyes will be on Tyler Stephenson, but the under on his total bases might be the way to go. Recently, Stephenson has been swinging a hot bat, yet his matchup tonight could cool him down. Going against Cleveland's young ace, who has been lights out against right-handed hitters, is no walk in the park. The Guardians have held righties to a measly .220 average, making it tough for opposing players to find their rhythm.
Additionally, Stephenson's recent struggles at the plate add to the concern; he’s been striking out more often and is facing a pitcher who can exploit that weakness. With an implied probability of 65.4% for the under, it seems the odds favor a quiet night at the plate for him. Keeping the total bases under 1.5 feels like a savvy move in this tightly contested matchup.