Romy Gonzalez (BOS) Under 0.5 Walks (-588)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Athletics gear up to host the Red Sox on July 31, all eyes should be on Romy Gonzalez when it comes to the Batter Walks market. Despite the electric atmosphere of the ballpark, Gonzalez has shown a tendency to be aggressive at the plate, often opting to swing rather than take a free pass. This season, he’s consistently been under the radar for walks, with a remarkable underperformance in this category.
Facing a Red Sox pitching staff that boasts a solid strikeout rate while limiting walks, the odds favor an outing where Gonzalez might be swinging for the fences instead of waiting for his opportunities to walk. With an implied probability of 85.5% suggesting that he’ll likely remain under 0.5 walks, it’s tough to ignore the trends. Backing the under here feels like a savvy move as both teams play into this narrative, and Gonzalez continues to chase pitches rather than take them.