Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants 3:45 PM ET
Nasim Nunez Over 0.5 Hits (-117 per DraftKings)
The Washington Nationals secured another series victory last night, winning the first two games of this three-game set against the Giants. While Nasim Nunez hasn’t contributed much in the run-scoring or RBI departments, he has quietly been putting together quality at-bats, recording a hit in each of the first two games of the series and extending his hitting streak to four games.
Although his season batting average sits at just .202, Nunez has been swinging the bat much better recently. Over his last seven games, he is batting .316, and over his last 15 games, he owns a respectable .244 average.
This afternoon, the switch-hitter will face left-hander Robbie Ray, a pitcher he has already found success against. In five career at-bats versus Ray, Nunez is batting .400. The matchup becomes even more appealing when considering his splits, as he has been significantly better against left-handed pitching this season, batting .275 across 51 at-bats.
With Nunez seeing the ball well, riding a four-game hitting streak, and facing a pitcher he has handled successfully in the past, this looks like a strong opportunity for him to record at least one hit and keep his streak alive.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins 6:40 PM ET
Miami Marlins Over 3.5 Runs (-140 per DraftKings)
The Miami Marlins kept their momentum rolling yesterday, taking Game 1 against the Diamondbacks and extending their winning streak to three games. The offense has been a major catalyst during this stretch, scoring at least four runs in four of their last five games and in seven of their last ten overall.
Arizona is expected to send Ryne Nelson to the mound tonight. While Nelson has shown signs of improvement over the past month, he still enters this matchup with a 4.60 ERA and has struggled with command at times throughout the season. Those issues have often led to elevated pitch counts and shorter outings.
Miami has also been one of the better teams in baseball against right-handed pitching, ranking 10th in MLB with a .247 batting average against righties. While much of the Marlins lineup has limited experience against Nelson, hitters such as Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards have already sparked the offense early in this series and should help set the tone again tonight.
Given Miami’s recent offensive surge, favorable platoon splits, and Nelson’s inconsistency, the Marlins appear well-positioned to score at least four runs once again.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 PM ET
Embed from Getty ImagesBrandon Marsh Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-139 per DraftKings)
The Phillies suffered a tough loss in Game 2 of their series against Toronto, falling on a walk-off wild pitch. Despite the defeat, Brandon Marsh continues to be one of Philadelphia’s most reliable offensive contributors and has been a key piece of the lineup’s success this season.
Over his last seven games, Marsh is batting .333 with a .741 slugging percentage. During that stretch, he has accumulated 9 hits, 5 runs scored, and 7 RBIs. He has gone over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs in four of his last five games and in seven of his last ten.
Toronto is expected to start Max Scherzer tonight, and the veteran right-hander has looked far from his usual self through his first five starts of the season. Scherzer enters with a 9.64 ERA, a 1.61 WHIP, and a 10.61 H/9—the first time in his career that his hits-per-nine rate has climbed into double digits.
Marsh has held his own against Scherzer in limited opportunities, batting .250 in eight career at-bats. More importantly, he enters this matchup in outstanding form and faces a pitcher who has struggled to limit baserunners and hard contact all season.
With Marsh continuing to produce at a high level and Scherzer searching for answers, this sets up as another strong opportunity for the Phillies outfielder to contribute across multiple offensive categories.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets 7:10 PM ET
Juan Soto Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-127 per DraftKings)
It has been a rough stretch for Juan Soto over the last few games, and the Mets were thoroughly outplayed in Game 1 of their series against the Cardinals. Soto did manage to snap a three-game hitless streak yesterday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, which could be a sign that he’s beginning to get back on track.
Despite the recent struggles, Soto’s overall numbers remain excellent. He enters tonight batting .276 with a .525 slugging percentage, and he’s the type of hitter who can break out at any moment regardless of recent form.
Tonight, the Mets will face Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante, a pitcher Soto has seen before. In 12 career at-bats against Pallante, Soto owns a .250 batting average. While those numbers aren’t eye-popping, the matchup still sets up favorably given Soto’s success against right-handed pitching this season.
Against righties, Soto is batting .296 with a .583 slugging percentage. He’s also been significantly better at home, posting a .353 batting average and a .635 slugging percentage at Citi Field.
After an all-around disappointing performance from the Mets yesterday, expect Soto to help lead the response. Given his home splits, success against right-handed pitching, and ability to contribute in multiple categories, he has a strong chance to clear the 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs mark.
Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago White Sox 7:40 PM ET
Matt Olson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+115 per DraftKings)
While the Braves dropped Game 1 of their series against the White Sox, Matt Olson certainly did his part, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and accounting for much of Atlanta’s offense.
Olson has gotten off to a tremendous start in June, batting .357 with a .714 slugging percentage through his first seven games of the month. He has also surpassed the 1.5 total bases mark in four of those seven contests.
The White Sox are expected to counter with Davis Martin, arguably their most reliable starter this season. However, Martin enters tonight coming off a rough outing against Minnesota in which he allowed 10 hits and 6 earned runs.
Although Olson has never faced Martin before, the matchup still works in his favor. Olson has crushed right-handed pitching all season, posting a .280 batting average and a .580 slugging percentage against righties.
This game projects to be lower scoring than many others on the slate, especially with Chris Sale taking the mound for Atlanta. However, Olson has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last couple of weeks, and even in a lower-scoring environment, he has more than enough power and extra-base hit potential to clear this total bases number.

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