Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Under 3.5 RBIs (-1250)

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As the Padres gear up to face the Diamondbacks on July 9, all eyes should be on Jake Cronenworth, particularly when it comes to his RBIs. The Padres' lineup has shown flashes of power, but against Arizona's pitching, Cronenworth may struggle to drive in runs. The Diamondbacks’ starter has been effective lately, limiting opponents to a mere 3.2 runs per game in his last five starts, which should stifle any offensive surge from San Diego. Furthermore, Cronenworth’s recent performance has highlighted some inconsistency; he’s averaging just under one RBI per game this season. With the Padres hitting .240 against lefties, and with Arizona's bullpen performing admirably, it’s reasonable to anticipate that Cronenworth will find it tough to exceed the 3.5 mark. With a high implied probability on the under, it seems prudent to lean towards a quieter night for the Padres’ infielder.

Ketel Marte (NA) Under 1.5 Doubles (-2500)

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As the Padres gear up to face the Diamondbacks, all eyes will be on Ketel Marte, but betting on him to hit over 1.5 doubles might not be the play. While Marte has shown flashes of brilliance this season, his recent performance indicates a struggle against left-handed pitching, which San Diego’s Blake Snell epitomizes. Snell has been a strikeout machine, racking up impressive numbers that often stifle opposing hitters' power. The Padres’ defense has tightened up, allowing just a handful of extra-base hits in the last few series, further complicating Marte's chances. Plus, with Marte logging fewer doubles lately, it’s hard to see him breaking through in this matchup. Given the odds and the data pointing towards a low likelihood of him exceeding that threshold, it feels prudent to lean on the 'Under' for his doubles. Sometimes, less is more in the unpredictable world of baseball.

Fernando Tatis Jr. (NA) Under 1.5 Doubles (-2000)

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As the Padres face off against the Diamondbacks, all eyes will be on Fernando Tatis Jr. His electric style and power at the plate often set expectations sky-high, but let’s pump the brakes on the doubles train for this matchup. Tatis has been a bit inconsistent lately, producing fewer extra-base hits, especially against right-handed pitchers, which the Diamondbacks will roll out. The Diamondbacks’ pitcher, who boasts a solid ground ball rate, is adept at keeping the ball in the park and minimizing extra-base hits. With Tatis swinging for the fences more often than not, those line drives that could lead to doubles could easily turn into flyouts in this contest. Given the recent trends and Tatis’ struggles against similar pitching, taking the under on 1.5 doubles feels like a savvy play—especially with the numbers backing it up.

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