Eli White (TEX) Under 1.5 Doubles (-2500)

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As the Angels host the Braves on Wednesday, all eyes will be on Eli White and his prospects at the plate. While White shows flashes of potential, his recent performance tells a different story—he’s struggling to find gaps, with his doubles production falling flat lately. The Braves' pitching staff, led by a formidable arm, has been adept at keeping hitters from making solid contact, demonstrating a knack for inducing weak grounders and fly balls. White's current form, combined with Atlanta's ability to stifle extra-base hits, makes this matchup particularly challenging for him. When you consider that the odds are leaning heavily toward him not finding that second base today, the under on 1.5 doubles feels like the smart play. With the Braves' recent dominance and White's inconsistency, it’s hard to envision him breaking through against this tough opposition.

Matt Olson (ATH) Under 1.5 Doubles (-2500)

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As the Angels host the Braves, all eyes will be on Matt Olson, but betting on him to record more than one double feels risky under the current circumstances. Olson, while a formidable slugger, has been somewhat of a two-dimensional player lately, often racking up singles rather than finding the gaps for those extra-base hits. The Angels' pitching staff has been surprisingly stingy when it comes to doubles allowed, ranking among the league leaders in limiting extra-base hits at home this season. The left-handed Olson, facing off against a righty like Griffin Canning, may find himself challenged by the Angels’ pitcher’s deceptive off-speed stuff. Given Olson's recent performance and the Angels’ knack for squashing doubles, the under on 1.5 doubles makes sense. It’s a low-risk play that takes into account the matchup, Olson's current form, and the Angels’ solid defensive setup.

Nolan Schanuel (LAA) Under 1.5 Doubles (-2500)

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As the Angels gear up to face the Braves on April 8, all eyes will be on rookie sensation Nolan Schanuel. He’s shown flashes of brilliance, but let’s not overlook the challenges he faces tonight. The Braves boast a formidable pitching staff, with their ace consistently limiting extra-base hits. Schanuel, while talented, is still adjusting to the big leagues, and his recent performances reflect that inconsistency. Against righties, he’s struggling to find gaps, and with Atlanta’s pitchers adept at inducing ground balls, the odds of him racking up doubles diminish significantly. Moreover, the Angels’ lineup can be streaky, which means Schanuel may not get enough opportunities in high-leverage situations. Given the projected outcome of just 0.11 doubles and the Braves' impressive defensive metrics, taking the 'Under 1.5' on Schanuel feels like a smart move tonight. Expect a tightly contested game, but don’t count on Schanuel finding the outfield walls.

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