Boston again went back to the well on Josh Bell under 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs. Bell has cashed that under in seven of his last nine, owns just a .180 average versus right-handers this year, and draws Strider’s overpowering fastball/slider combo. After two outlier big games against Baltimore, Boston expects regression against a pitcher who holds lefties to a .257 wOBA and has generated a 21% swinging-strike rate on sliders alone. Bell’s projected slot in the order (clean-up) still leaves him vulnerable to pitch-around scenarios with runners on, further limiting counting stat upside.

Guy Boston advised taking Josh Bell under 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs at ‑140 on BetMGM. Bell has stayed under in 8 of his last 10 (0.8 H/R/RBI average), 15 of his last 20 (0.9), and 24 of 34 games on the season (71% under, 1.24 average). The switch-hitter is slashing an anemic .134 overall and just .152 against right-handers, posting a 55.4 wRC+. In six recent head-to-heads with Atlanta he’s failed in four (67% under). He now faces Grant Holmes, who is limiting lefties to a .186 average and solid underlying contact numbers. Even if Bell bats right-handed, Holmes’ overall profile remains favorable. With Bell’s form ice-cold and matchup metrics lined up, Boston sees this as a strong fade spot.

Josh Bell presents intriguing upside for prop bettors in his matchup against Keller. Bell historically excels against Keller, going 6-for-9 with a home run, and has maintained steady output with hits in seven of his last ten games. However, It's The Final Round cautions that the momentum may be cooling slightly as Bell is currently on a short two-game hitless streak. Even so, given the strong historical performance and underlying numbers against Keller, Bell still offers good value as a target in DFS formats or hit props.

Just A Bet Outside spotlighted Josh Bell as an appealing hitter matchup for betting and DFS play against Mitch Keller. Bell has gone 6-for-9 with a home run against Keller historically, indicating a clear edge and comfort level in this matchup. This successful past performance suggests Bell is primed for offensive production and should be strongly considered for player props and DFS lineups.