Chandler Simpson under 0.5 hitsL
Sep 6, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.7600
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Simpson is 0-for-3 against Gore in 2026 (0.000 OPS, 3 PA — note: small sample). While he hits .308 on the season, he's a slap hitter with zero home run power (.359 SLG), and Gore's K/9 stands at 9.85 in 2026 (169 K in 154.2 IP). Gore's most recent outing vs this exact Rays lineup: 9 K in 7.0 IP on Jul 29 — showing he can truly shut down TB's contact-first hitters. The +176 odds imply only a 36.2% hit probability, creating meaningful value if Gore reprises that dominant form. Risk: Simpson makes contact regularly and the 3 PA BvP sample is too small to draw firm conclusions — this is a matchup lean, not a certainty.
Chandler Simpson under 1.5 total basesW
Aug 26, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.5200
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Simpson is 0-for-4 in 2026 career PAs vs Melton with a 0.000 OPS. His season profile (.308/.336/.361, 0 HR, 35 SB) defines a contact-and-speed player with almost no extra-base pop — his SLG of .361 is driven entirely by singles. For Simpson to go over 1.5 total bases he needs either two singles plus an extra-base hit or a double/triple alone in a game where Melton has a 1.70 ERA. Comerica Park HR factor of 0.92 further suppresses any power upside. Under 1.5 TB at -192 reflects the strong case here.
Chandler Simpson over 1.5 hitsW
Aug 9, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.9400
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Simpson is hitting .298 on the season with a L7d OPS of .817. His career vs Hancock stands at 3 PA, .667 AVG — an extremely small sample that cannot be weighted heavily. Based on his .298 BA across a typical 4-AB game, probability of reaching 2+ hits is roughly in the 40% range; the market prices Over 1.5 at +194 (34.0% implied), offering gap value. He leads TB in pure contact rate this season.
