James Anderson enthusiastically celebrated Manny Machado's surprising early-season stolen base production as an unexpected bonus that significantly enhances Machado's already strong fantasy profile. With Machado stealing six bases already—more than anticipated—paired with his reliable batting average and power, Anderson feels Machado is consistently undervalued at drafts due to less flashy appeal compared to hyped-up options. Machado's high batting average (.340) and emerging speed make him an ideal fantasy cornerstone, and Anderson is affirming that Machado's steady, consistently elite production offers managers exceptional value and reliable returns each year.

Kyle Purviance expressed concern over Fernando Tatis after noticing him take a troubling swing that resembled a shoulder injury recurrence, referencing Tatis' past shoulder issues stemming from a motorcycle accident and torn labrum. Kyle, who has personal experience with similar injuries, noted Tatis' swing looked worrisome and could lead to significant bad news for the Padres if Tatis misses time or struggles moving forward. He advised monitoring Tatis’ injury situation closely as it might negatively impact both betting lines and fantasy production going forward.

Joe Pisapia expressed significant concerns about Fernando Tatis Jr. after he re-aggravated his surgically repaired shoulder on a swing during a recent game. Pisapia emphasized the long-term concerns given Tatis' aggressive swing mechanics and previous shoulder surgeries. He advised closely monitoring Tatis' health status moving forward, suggesting this recent incident could foreshadow lingering issues throughout the season. Pisapia cautioned fantasy managers that Tatis' shoulder condition could persist or worsen during the year, negatively impacting his fantasy contributions, making him a risky high-end fantasy asset to rely heavily upon.

Brian Howard expects Luis Arraez to bounce back strongly after a notoriously cold start (0-for-16), pointing to historical precedent supporting a rebound. Howard references a graphic showing that previous reigning batting champions starting seasons 0-for-15 or worse still rallied to win the batting title again (including one case dating back nearly a century). Given Arraez's strong contact skills and track record, Howard confidently predicts Arraez is set to go through a hot streak very soon and considers him a great player to buy into now.

Brian advised to fade Dylan Cease in Saturday's matchup against Houston due to Cease's recent struggles with his command and consistency. He pointed to Cease's 5.8 walks per 9 innings through his first four starts, a significant deterioration from his 2.8 BB/9 career average entering the season. Combined with Houston's lineup ranking third-highest in walk rate and among the lowest in chase rate at pitches outside the zone, Brian sees Cease as especially likely to have another shaky outing and recommends fading him in both betting and DFS formats.

Just a Bet Outside emphasized Fernando Tatis Jr.'s scorching start to the season with a .467 batting average, hitting safely in all five games played thus far. He highlighted Tatis Jr.'s matchup against Guardians lefty Logan Allen, who struggled immensely last season, posting a near-6.00 ERA. Allen particularly fails against right-handed batters, evidenced by an alarming .306 average and .574 slugging given up to righties. Allen's woes are exacerbated on the road, where his ERA ballooned above 6.39 last season. Given this matchup context, Tatis Jr.'s inclusion in hitter parlays and DFS lineups makes tremendous strategic sense today.

Bettor Mark highlighted Michael King as someone fantasy managers should target for season-long strikeout totals. Mark believes King's strikeout potential is high, specifically mentioning he's someone headed in an upward trajectory early this season. He provided this as an actionable insight for fantasy players looking into strikeout props and season-long markets, suggesting confidence that King will consistently rack up strikeouts with San Diego.

Guy Boston predicts the Padres' offense will exploit Oakland starter Osvaldo Bido, particularly due to the matchup advantages for key right-handed hitters. Bido's primary offerings are fastball and slider—a real plus for San Diego's lineup. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado both rank significantly above average against sliders this season (with Tatis at 5.3 runs above average per 100 sliders and Machado at around 4.8). Additionally, Tatis specifically is hitting fastballs exceptionally well from right-handers. Considering this favorable matchup and Padres rested bullpen, Boston believes in San Diego's offense driving the game, advocating for the Padres full-game money line or potentially exploring the team total over if priced reasonably around 4.5 runs.

Kenny G recommended strongly betting on the Padres at -130 against Oakland, citing a substantial bullpen advantage and stronger offensive performance. Despite control issues for starter Randy Vasquez, Kenny highlighted San Diego's exceptional bullpen ERA of 1.74 and their strong offense, ranking second in batting average and top ten in major offensive categories. Conversely, he voiced concerns about Oakland starter Osvaldo Bido, whose decent numbers came against weak opponents, and the Athletics' bullpen struggles (6.08 ERA). Kenny views the Padres as great value here with these mismatches.

Dan Palyo advised betting the under on Randy Vasquez's 3.5 strikeout prop based on significant early-season issues highlighted by an alarming 11% K-rate and extremely low 4.6% swinging strike rate. Palyo also flagged Vasquez's 100% Z-contact%, meaning he hasn't elicited a single whiff in the strike zone this season, further indicating he's struggling severely to fool hitters. Additionally, Vasquez's 20% walk rate combined with a hot young A's lineup that torched Padres' better pitchers lately, call for significant caution. The pitcher-friendly aspect of Oakland's stadium has surprisingly benefited hitters so far, intensifying the argument against Vasquez tonight.

Data Skrive outlined Fernando Tatis Jr. as a strong bet to exceed 1.5 total bases against Athletics pitcher Osvaldo Bido. Tatis is batting .364 with a strong .442 OBP and notable slugging percentage of .523 through 12 games this season. Given Bido's relative inexperience and recent struggles against right-handed power hitters, combined with Tatis Jr.'s hot start (16 hits, 2 home runs, and 23 total bases in just 12 games), the underlying stats point to favorable conditions for Tatis to produce multiple bases in this matchup.

JD Bets strongly supports betting Dylan Cease over 6.5 strikeouts in his matchup against the Athletics. Cease has started the season consistently, registering seven strikeouts in each of his first two games against strong lineups (Atlanta and Cleveland). JD noted the Athletics' lineup as one of MLB's worst in terms of strikeout rate, historically comparable with Boston as high-strikeout teams. Given this historically favorable matchup for strikeouts, JD sees excellent value in betting Cease to exceed 6.5 Ks at a current line of -120, confidently labeling it as good play for the slate.

Guy Boston confidently recommends betting on Padres first five innings today, backing Dylan Cease against the Athletics. Cease shows strong early-season form and solid historical success against Oakland hitters. His slider-heavy repertoire particularly exploits the Athletics lineup’s struggle with this pitch. While slightly cautious about San Diego's bullpen fatigue, Guy sees outstanding value isolating the first five innings—emphasizing Cease's expected dominance and San Diego’s superior, though less-optimal-than-usual, righty-friendly lineup matchup against Jeffrey Springs.

Brad Francis emphasizes betting the Padres moneyline against the Athletics, highlighting their strong recent history in interleague play with eight straight wins over American League opponents. Given this track record, he finds strong value aligning with San Diego's proven success against AL teams.

Guy Boston expressed support for betting the Padres team total over today. Although he didn't elaborate extensively, he specifically identified San Diego's offense as the preferred point of attack in terms of total betting scenarios for this matchup. Given this explicit recommendation, he likely sees today's matchup and pitcher considerations as especially advantageous for San Diego to exceed their implied run total. While light on explicit context in this brief mention, this recommendation aligns with his earlier positive assessment of San Diego's offense behind Dylan Cease, reinforcing optimism around the Padres producing sufficient runs to hit the over.

Kingpin recommends the -1.5 run line bet on the Padres in their matchup with the A's, highlighting San Diego's significant talent mismatch. Led by power bats Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Manny Machado, the Padres' deep lineup should capitalize against Oakland's questionable bullpen and starter Jeffrey Springs. Dylan Cease pitches for San Diego, and his strikeout prowess against an inexperienced Oakland lineup ensures a strong run-preventing effort. Expect the Padres’ offense to comfortably outscore Oakland by multiple runs.

Jamie Calandro advocated Dylan Cease as a top pitching option due to his immense strikeout upside versus the Oakland Athletics. Cease already boasts a 32.6% strikeout rate and 12.4% swinging-strike rate this season, suggesting positive regression in his strikeouts. Oakland was notably weak against right-handed pitching last year, ranking 29th in wRC+ and holding the second-highest K rate. Despite the uncertainty around Oakland's park impact this year, those metrics indicate significant strikeout potential for Cease making him an elite DFS option.

Jim Sannes recommends taking the under on Dylan Cease's 6.5 strikeouts line, focusing on the Athletics' significantly improved lineup. Last season, Oakland carried a high 24.9% strikeout rate, but roster adjustments have now lowered this figure dramatically to a modest 22.9% against righties since the start of last season and an even lower 19.8% rate in the limited 2025 sample. Cease's recent profile emphasizes limiting hard contact rather than strictly high strikeout totals, especially relevant in a road matchup tonight. Accounting for these factors, Sannes' model sees considerable value betting Cease's strikeout total under the posted number.

Kyle Purviance emphasized strong live betting value on the Padres after they built an early 3-0 lead against the A's. He reasoned the Padres' current odds, despite seemingly steep at around -720, were superior early in the game compared to what they will become later. Once Oakland's weaker bullpen arms enter, he expects San Diego to dominate further. Purviance argued strongly that someone looking for large, high-stakes wagers would have their best opportunity to identify winning value by betting the Padres immediately at their current price before it becomes substantially worse.

Guy Boston strongly backs the Padres on the moneyline today, although he acknowledged the odds seem suspiciously favorable at around -140, rather than closer to -160 which he personally expected. He still considers the value strong enough to bet, pointing toward the Padres' superior pitcher in Michael King, better overall bullpen (despite San Diego's bullpen being slightly taxed), and much stronger overall offense. Additionally, he noted situational factors, including Padres coming off a series loss to the Cubs and Athletics returning after their recent series win in Colorado, as reasons not to worry excessively about the somewhat puzzling price.

Guy Boston highlighted Michael King as an overlooked stud heading into today's matchup against Oakland, strongly favoring the Padres pitcher based on compelling splits. Despite King's rocky start to the season against a powerful Atlanta offense, he significantly rebounded last time out against Cleveland, posting five scoreless innings with 11 Ks and just one walk. Further backing this recommendation is King's exceptional historical performance against the A's hitters, albeit in limited action—just 22 plate appearances—boasting a whopping 55% strikeout rate, .120 expected batting average, .166 expected wOBA, and .140 expected slugging percentage. These eye-popping, albeit small sample size, batting metrics suggest today's matchup is ideal for a strong King performance and a low team total on Oakland.

Griffin Murphy recommended betting on the San Diego Padres to cover the runline (-1.5) against Oakland on April 7, 2025. The key reasoning is centered around a significant pitching edge for the Padres. San Diego is expected to start a top-tier rotation pitcher, which Murphy says gives the Padres a decisive advantage due to their starter's low ERA, strikeout rate, and favorable recent performance. Meanwhile, Oakland's probable pitcher has displayed shaky form, with a high ERA and inconsistent command over his recent starts. Additionally, Murphy highlighted that Oakland has struggled offensively against strikeout-heavy pitchers like San Diego's starter. Given the Padres' potent offensive lineup and recent scoring trends against weaker bullpens, Murphy expects San Diego to comfortably cover the runline. Murphy emphasized recent statistics including bullpen rankings—where San Diego's bullpen currently ranks among the top five in the majors compared to Oakland's bottom-tier bullpen ratings—as further justification.

Kenny G advised backing the Padres at -140, highlighting confidence in pitcher Michael King after a dominant start against Cleveland where he recorded 11 strikeouts over five shutout innings. King has received ample run support, with the Padres scoring seven runs in each of his first two starts. Kenny noted the Padres strong early offensive metrics, ranking third in MLB batting average, seventh in OBP, and 11th in total runs scored, powered partly by Jackson Merrill's hot start. By contrast, Oakland's veteran pitcher Luis Severino struggled badly in his second start, allowing five earned runs and two homers in six innings against the Cubs. With Oakland middling offensively and winless at home so far this season, Kenny G feels the Padres are clearly the more reliable side, despite the modest price.

Chris Ruffolo highlighted Michael King as a strong pitching option against the Athletics. He emphasized King's bounce-back performance in his last outing, tossing five innings of two-hit shutout baseball with 11 strikeouts against the Cleveland Guardians. Ruffolo explained it will likely take the Athletics some time adjusting from their recent series at Coors Field and believes they'll struggle making solid contact against King's strikeout-heavy approach. Last year, King registered 12 strikeouts in five innings against Oakland, confirming his strong matchup potential against this opponent.

Eric Lindquist enthusiastically recommended betting the San Diego Padres money line against the Oakland Athletics. His analysis pinpointed the pitching mismatch involving Luis Severino and Joey Estes, identifying both as major weaknesses for Oakland. Lindquist praised Michael King, whom he labeled a 'stud,' giving San Diego a decisive pitching advantage. With Padres hitters like Jackson Merrill locked in and the lineup fully operational, Lindquist anticipated significant offensive production in Sacramento, the Oakland Athletics' temporary home park in the notoriously hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League environment. He confidently advised betting the Padres' money line straight up, discouraging parlays despite the moderately high juice around -135 to -140.

Just A Bet Outside highlighted how poorly Xander Bogaerts has performed historically against Luis Severino, going just 2-for-29 with 8 strikeouts. This significant sample size suggests that this matchup strongly favors Severino’s pitching strategy and makes Bogaerts a risky option today. Bettors and DFS players should strongly consider fading Bogaerts in lineups and prop bets when facing Severino.

Bettor Mark strongly recommends taking the Padres team total over 4.5 runs. He's targeting this matchup due to the Padres' consistent offensive success and considers Luis Severino's recent performance for the Athletics deceiving. Severino looked serviceable initially, but Bettor Mark expects regression and sees conditions ripe for offense at the Athletics' minor league-level park. He outlined multiple betting approaches—including parlaying Padres money line with an adjusted team total—to maximize value. He's especially confident as he views this as a potential multi-unit wager for the day.

Chris Ruffolo recommended betting on the San Diego Padres, citing significant bullpen and offensive advantages against Oakland. He noted San Diego maintains the league's second-best bullpen ERA at 1.54, while Oakland's 5.73 bullpen ERA ranks near the worst in baseball. Additionally, the Padres' lineup has been dominant against right-handed pitching, batting .307 with strong OPS numbers. With these factors in play, Ruffolo expects the Padres to have no issues outperforming the Athletics in this matchup.

Malcolm Bamford singled-out Manny Machado as a strong play to homer off Oakland's Luis Severino on Monday. Given Severino's shaky early form and Oakland's overall pitching struggles at their temporary park in Sacramento, he believes Machado is positioned to take advantage. Having supported the Padres heavily in this matchup, he's doubling down on their offensive potential and confidently picks Machado to exploit Severino's vulnerability for a home run.

Malcolm Bamford identifies San Diego Padres as his top lock at minus 135 against Oakland, primarily due to the concerning form of Oakland starter Luis Severino. Severino struggled mightily in his previous home outing in Sacramento, allowing five earned runs, and has generally looked off-form. Bamford notes that Oakland's bullpen has consistently imploded recently, allowing large run totals in recent matchups. With San Diego's offense heating up significantly, including a 9-run, 14-hit performance on Sunday, he sees clear advantage taking the Padres to win outright.

It's The Final Round strongly recommends targeting Jackson Merrill due to his impressive performance against pitch types prevalent in Luis Severino's arsenal. Merrill has excelled this year against four-seam fastballs (three hits in five at-bats), sinkers (batting average of .404), sweepers (.294), and changeups (.333). Severino heavily relies on his fastball (47% usage) and is notably hittable, allowing high batting averages: fastball (.272), sinker (.328), and changeup (.349). Additionally, Merrill's remarkable launch angle 'sweet spot' percentage of 50% ranks 21st among 273 qualified batters, reflecting optimal contact. Merrill also boasts hits in eight of his last nine games, presenting ideal conditions for fantasy and betting scenarios.

Guy Boston sees a prime bounce-back spot for the San Diego Padres' offense against Cubs' starter Ben Brown, who struggled in his initial start and features a pitch repertoire San Diego hitters typically thrive against (fastball and knuckle curve). Despite cold Chicago weather conditions with wind blowing in, Boston has faith in the power and depth of San Diego’s projected 1-6 hitters, specifically pointing out their strengths versus right-handed pitchers. While leaning towards a team total over due to concerns over Padres pitching and weather conditions, he clearly favors betting San Diego’s bats to succeed today.

Bettor Mark officially bets San Diego Padres at +120 against Chicago Cubs, expecting the Padres offense to finally break out after dropping the first two games of the ongoing series. He specifically questions Cubs pitcher Ben Brown's effectiveness, suggesting he does not trust Brown's ability to handle San Diego's lineup. Mark sees this as a prime 'get right' Sunday game for San Diego, emphatically endorsing the money line value at plus money odds.

It's The Final Round highlighted Fernando Tatis Jr. as his favorite MLB matchup of the day, citing specific reasons targeting Cubs pitcher Ben Brown. Brown primarily throws only two pitches, making pitch identification easier; he throws a four-seam fastball (56% usage) and a knuckle curve (44% usage). Tatis has crushed four-seam fastballs this year, hitting .556 with 5 hits and a home run in 9 at bats, significantly improved from last season's .328 average against this pitch. Additionally, Brown has allowed a .375 batting average against his four-seam fastball and a .400 average against his knuckle curve this year. Tatis also comes in hot, with hits in seven of his last eight games and five multi-hit performances during that span. The recommended props to target are hits, runs, RBIs, or over 1.5 total bases if odds necessitate.

Dylan Rockford strongly advised backing the Padres at plus 105 odds. He cited the Padres' bullpen as currently the best in the league, significantly outperforming the Cubs' inconsistent bullpen situation. While acknowledging a good recent stretch for the Cubs' offense, Rockford downplayed that success as inflated by weaker competition (the Oakland Athletics), making them less trustworthy against tougher matchups. Despite an opening game loss, the Padres are poised to bounce back, especially given that he's priced them as -116 favorites. Adding further support, Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta's strong performance against a strong Braves lineup was highlighted, lending additional confidence to the bet.

Kenny G likes the Padres at even money (+100) against the Cubs, expecting a bounce back after their first loss of the season snapped a 7-game winning streak. He praised Nick Pivetta, who pitched a dominant opening game against the Braves (7 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 4 Ks, 0 BB). Kenny also noted the impressive start by key hitters like Fernando Tatis (batting .433) and Jackson Merrill, highlighting the Padres as a top-tier offense. Even though Cubs starter Matthew Boyd was strong against Arizona (5 shutout innings, 5 Ks), Kenny believes facing this elite Padres offense could expose Boyd. Overall, he feels this situational spot offers clear value on San Diego.

Bettor Mark expressed strong interest in betting on the Padres as underdogs at plus 105 against Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs. Pointing to San Diego's solid 7-1 season start, and considering their quiet offensive performance (1 run previously due to strong pitching by their opponent), he sees a significant bounce-back opportunity. Bettor Mark hesitated to officially bet it due solely to weather uncertainties—cold and potential rain—but considers Padres the clear value and advised viewers to strongly lean Padres if playing this game.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommends taking the Padres moneyline in their matchup against the Cubs, citing several key advantages. San Diego starter Nick Pivetta dominated his first outing, allowing just one hit over seven innings against the Cardinals. On the other side, Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, despite a scoreless start against the Diamondbacks, struggled with command in his debut, allowing four hits and issuing three walks. San Diego's lineup ranks eighth with a .772 OPS against left-handers, indicating Boyd could face serious challenges. The Padres bullpen has been outstanding early this season, posting an MLB-best 0.6 ERA and a NL-leading 0.77 WHIP. Their recent run-suppression success makes it difficult for opponents, including a Cubs lineup that managed only three runs on Friday. Given the Padres' elite bullpen, offensive strength, and favorable pitching matchup, San Diego is well positioned to rebound after falling to Chicago in their prior meeting.

Mal Bamford likes the Padres as an underdog play (+139) against the Cubs, noting San Diego's impressive 7-0 start behind strong pitching, including Randy Vasquez, who delivered a scoreless outing last game (6 innings, 0 earned runs vs Atlanta). Despite Shota Imanaga pitching well for the Cubs against the Dodgers, Bamford believes the Cubs have been inconsistent and unreliable. He stressed the value in betting a team like the Padres at plus money, considering their excellent form, robust pitching staff, and bullpen (three shutouts in seven games).

The Padres, off to a flawless 7-0 start, are slight underdogs (+141) against the Cubs (-166) at Wrigley Field. However, the computer model highlights value with San Diego as the predicted winner despite their betting line. The total (6.5 runs) is also expected to surpass that number, indicating a higher-scoring game anticipated by the analysis.

Eric Pathi recommended taking San Diego Padres at plus 30 cents in their upcoming road game against the Chicago Cubs. Pathi cited that San Diego has been baseball's most profitable team so far, winning seven consecutive games, including a perfect 5-0 record as favorites and 2-0 as underdogs. With Vasquez set to pitch against Imenaga for the Cubs, Pathi sees strong betting value and emphasized the team's successful behind-the-counter numbers as solid rationale for backing the Padres as underdogs.

Matt Perrault believes former Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is very likely to record at least one hit today against the Cubs. Perrault recalled watching the Cubs on his birthday last year and remains high on Bogaerts' hitting ability. He's confident that coming off an offseason move to San Diego, Bogaerts will demonstrate consistency and deliver against Cubs pitching in today's matchup.

Michael Savio expects Randy Vasquez's road struggles from 2024, where he went 3-4 with a woeful 6.07 ERA, to continue as he faces the Cubs in Chicago. Vasquez looked sharp in his first start at home, but Savio emphasizes that Vasquez is far from a proven commodity and was notably weak on the road last season. Given that the Cubs are starting red-hot ace Shota Imanaga, who has been exceptional with just one run allowed over 11 innings against strong offenses (Dodgers and D-backs), Savio believes the Padres will suffer their first loss of the season, making the Cubs moneyline at +143 a strong betting angle.

It's The Final Round highlighted Jackson Merrill as a consistent profitable selection in recent parlays, specifically noting successful home run betting plays on consecutive days. Merrill also comfortably cleared his hits, runs, RBIs totals, overperforming even a high threshold of 2.5 at plus odds on April 2nd. Given Merrill's demonstrated ability to exceed betting expectations, It's The Final Round strongly implied Merrill will be a featured recommendation moving forward in hits, runs, RBIs category and home run props.

John Alesia highlights Dylan Cease as a viable DFS pivot at an elevated salary of $9,300, projecting lower owned due to the tough ballpark conditions. Despite not rating Cease too highly overall, Alesia likes his leverage potential, especially if combined with chalky stud Paul Skenes at the top two pitcher salaries, suggesting this route greatly differentiates lineups while maintaining strikeout upside.

Final Round recommended Fernando Tatis Jr. as an ideal hitter to target against Logan Allen due to significant matchup advantages. Allen struggles notably, allowing opposing hitters batting averages of .300 or greater on three of his primary pitches. Although Tatis only has a .222 average against four-seam fastballs, he performs well overall against the majority of pitch types he will face. Early-season data further supports this choice, as Tatis hit safely in all four start-of-season games, with two being multi-hit outings. Considering Allen's vulnerability and Tatis's hot offensive streak, Final Round strongly supported playing Tatis both individually and in parlay situations.

Drew Martin strongly backs the Padres at -150 with Michael King pitching, calling it the night's best bet. Despite labored performances earlier, King now faces a weaker Guardians lineup compared to the Braves, whom the Padres recently swept convincingly. King also had an excellent past outing against Cleveland, allowing just one run and two hits over seven innings. Additionally, the Padres have displayed excellence from the bullpen (third-best WHIP at 0.69), whereas Cleveland's bullpen has struggled. Martin believes these factors make San Diego undervalued heading into this matchup, warranting a strong best bet recommendation.

Brian Howard confidently backed the Padres at home against the Guardians, highlighting Michael King’s strong pitching arsenal including identifiable 'outpitches' that help pitchers consistently win matchups. He specifically commended King’s pitching style, noting King appeared to have strong stuff that sets him apart from Logan Allen of the Guardians. Howard pointed out the Padres' lineup has been responding well recently, and noted they're becoming legitimate threats in the NL West signal a shift in dominance as the Braves are dealing with struggles. Given this pitching mismatch at home, Howard strongly endorsed the Padres to win outright.

Guy Boston recommends betting Nelson Cruz under 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI against a difficult pitching matchup with Bowden Francis. Cruz has yet to exceed this total in the current season, and Francis notably limited right-handed hitters to an opponent batting average of .194 last year. Francis consistently throws effective high-zone fastballs, a pitch expected to neutralize Cruz's offensive strength. Given Francis's skillset and Cruz's sluggish start, Guy Boston identifies robust value in taking the under on Cruz's HRR prop.

Millz Young confidently called for Fernando Tatis to achieve at least one hit against Atlanta, highlighting that Tatis has successfully gone over 0.5 hits in each of his last three matchups against the Braves, including a home run in a previous game. Millz even entertained the possibility of Tatis hitting another home run tonight, underscoring his offensive consistency versus Atlanta.