Brian Howard strongly suggested taking Jeimer Candelario's two-plus total bases prop against the Pirates. He emphasized Candelario’s strong historical success facing the expected Pirates starter, coupled with Candelario’s recent form including a right-handed home run, giving confidence that he's heating up and primed for success in this specific matchup.

Guy Boston strongly suggests betting Jeimer Candelario under 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs today, citing his significant struggles against curveballs. Facing Giants pitcher Rupp’s heavy curveball and off-speed usage, a pitch type against which Candelario particularly struggles, Boston emphasizes this as a prime matchup to fade him, especially within the context of projected low offensive production from Cincinnati overall today.