Chase DeLauter under 0.5 hitsL
Oct 7, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.6800
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DeLauter is 0-for-5 (0.000 AVG, 0.000 OPS) career vs Newcomb, with all 5 PA coming in 2026 — this is not ancient history. Newcomb's first-inning NRFI streak (6/0) reflects early-inning command, and his 2026 line of 3.18 ERA / 87 K in 93.1 IP shows consistent swing-and-miss ability. CLE's offense is in a postseason slump — 7 hits total across Games 1 and 2. At +168 (37.3% implied), there is meaningful positive value against a batter with a zero career line vs today's starter.
Chase DeLauter over 1.5 total basesL
Sep 23, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.1200
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DeLauter is in outstanding form: .292 AVG, .459 SLG on the season, .920 OPS L28d, 1.167 OPS L7d — the hottest bat in the CLE lineup. His vL OPS of 0.867 plays well against Gray (RHP). Career vs Gray: 3 PA, .000 AVG (2026 only — note: small sample, insufficient to override current trajectory). Gray has issued 45 BB in 163 IP this season (elevated walk rate), increasing DeLauter's on-base chances. Fenway Park run factor 1.06 with the Green Monster inflating doubles suits his gap-power profile. Over 1.5 total bases at +112 carries value if his recent form carries through.
Chase DeLauter over 1.5 total basesL
Sep 11, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.0200
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DeLauter is the hottest bat in this game: L7d OPS of 1.355, L28d OPS of 1.006. Career vs Bradley in 2026: 6 PA, .400 AVG, 1.100 OPS. He hits RHP at 0.818 OPS on the season and Bradley is RHP. SLG of .464 on the year gives extra-base ceiling. At +102, the market is essentially coin-flipping on a player in elite recent form who has already demonstrated he can hit Bradley. Neutral park (HR factor 1.0) doesn't suppress him. MEDIUM confidence given total lean under, but total bases is driven by contact quality not just run environment.
