Tyler Stephenson (NA) Under 1.5 Walks (-1250)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Reds take on the Giants, all eyes will be on Tyler Stephenson, particularly in the context of walks. With a keen eye for the strike zone, he’s been more about making contact than drawing free passes. Over the past month, he’s only managed to walk once in his last 20 at-bats, which paints a clear picture of his aggressive approach at the plate.
The Giants’ pitching staff, led by their crafty lefty, has been adept at minimizing walks, ranking in the top tier of the league in that department. Their disciplined pitching and Stephenson’s recent trend suggest that he might struggle to reach the walk total of 1.5. With the stakes high and the game on the line, expect Stephenson to swing early and often rather than taking a seat on the base paths. All signs point to the under being the smart play here.