Colton Cowser over 0.5 hitsL
Sep 23, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.9300
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Career vs Scherzer: 9 PA, .429 AVG, 1.985 OPS, 2 HR across 2024-2026. In 2026 specifically: 2 PA, 3.000 OPS (small sample but dominant). L7d OPS 0.993 — Cowser is heating up at the right time. Note: 9 total PA is a limited sample and caution is warranted, but the consistent production across multiple seasons (2.667 OPS in 2024, 1.250 in 2025, 3.000 in 2026) vs Scherzer provides a directional edge. Market at -108 (51.8%) undervalues a batter with a .429 career mark here.
Colton Cowser over 0.5 hitsV
Sep 22, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.8400
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Career vs Scherzer: 9 PA, .429 AVG, 1.985 OPS, 2 HR. In 2026: 2 PA, 3.000 OPS (small sample, noted). Scherzer's 6.07 ERA and 31 BB in 72.2 IP signal declining stuff, and Cowser has feasted on him across multiple seasons. Market at -119 (54.4%) underweights a batter with a .429 career average against today's starter.
Colton Cowser under 0.5 hitsW
Sep 13, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6200
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Cowser shows a severe platoon split: .719 OPS vs RHP but only .444 OPS vs LHP. Trevor Rogers is a left-hander, putting Cowser at a significant disadvantage. Cowser is also hitting .216 on the season with no career matchup data vs Rogers to suggest otherwise. No-hit outcomes for same-handed batters vs quality LHPs are common in this range. Market at -161 (61.7%) is fair.
