Guy Boston highlighted Gunnar Henderson under 1.5 total bases as a compelling play today at -130 odds. Henderson has struggled noticeably against fastballs historically and again this year, and he'll be seeing plenty of them from Arizona pitcher Brandon Pfaadt, who heavily features his fastball. Henderson has failed to surpass the 1.5 base mark in all but one game this season. However, Boston expressed some concern regarding Henderson eventually breaking out of his early slump, cautioning bettors to carefully evaluate the play due to Henderson's proven talent and likelihood he may soon return to form—though ultimately still sees value right now given his struggles versus fastballs.

Jon Metler is recommending Gunnar Henderson to hit a home run at attractive odds of +425 against Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly. His reasoning highlights Henderson's power split, where last season Henderson hit 29 of his 35 home runs against right-handed pitching. Jon strategically picks this matchup due to Arizona's dome providing an optimal, climate-controlled environment beneficial for hitters, contrasting with colder conditions experienced elsewhere in MLB that may limit home run potential.

Jamie Calandro sees Gunnar Henderson as primed for success in his matchup versus Merrill Kelly, who has shown decreased velocity and command issues early in 2025. Henderson rebounded from a slow start with a two-hit performance and multiple stolen bases against Arizona. Last season, Henderson had a strong performance against righties, posting a .405 wOBA and .265 ISO, highlighting his DFS upside for this specific matchup.

Scott Reichel expressed concerns about the Orioles' offense, specifically highlighting Gunnar Henderson's recent struggles since returning to the lineup. Henderson struck out six times in nine at-bats over his past two games, including four strikeouts in one single performance. Reichel believes Henderson's difficulties reflect larger concerns about Baltimore's offensive consistency, noting the Orioles managed only one run in a recent game against Kansas City. He's currently skeptical about the lineup's ability to produce consistently, making Baltimore a team to fade in offensive matchups until they resolve their hitting woes.