Wrigley Field is where Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals will go up against starter Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 20 at 2:20 PM ET.
Looking to wager on Witt ahead of his matchup on Sunday? Keep reading for everything you need to know, then head over to DraftKings Sportsbook to place your bets!
Player Prop Odds for Witt
| Prop | O/U | Over Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 1.5 | +109 |
| Runs | 0.5 | -118 |
| RBI | 0.5 | -119 |
| Strikeouts | 0.5 | -145 |
Get the latest odds for Witt and place your bets with DraftKings Sportsbook! Use our link to get a great deposit bonus offer for new users.
Stats and Trends for the Chicago Cubs
- Hendricks (4-6) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 17th start of the season.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.19, a 3.81 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.159 in 16 games this season.
- The Cubs average the 22nd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.4) in the league this season.
- Cubs pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.28 this year, which ranks 17th in MLB.
- The Cubs rank 17th in MLB with a combined 1.284 WHIP this season.
- With just 136 homers allowed, the Cubs rank seventh in the league at preventing long balls.
Looking for a different way to play? Try FanDuel Daily Fantasy! Build a lineup with Witt or any other players you’d like, and the better they do, the more you could potentially win. Sign up here to get the best promotion for new players at FanDuel.
Bobby Witt Jr. Stats vs. the Cubs
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2023 | Justin Steele | 3-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/0 | 2 |
| 8/18/2023 | Jameson Taillon | 2-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1/0 | 0 |
Witt Stats and Trends
- Witt has reached base with a base hit 82 times this season in 122 games played (67.2%), including multiple knocks in 33.6% of them (41 times).
- Out of the 122 games he has gone to the plate in this season, he’s homered in 23 contests (18.9%), hitting a home run in 4.5% of his plate appearances.
- In 45.9% of his games this season (56 of 122), he has scored at least one run. In 12 of those games (9.8%), he tallied two or more runs scored.
- Witt has plated a run in 37.7% of his 122 games this year, with two or more RBI in 14.8% of those contests (18). He has also knocked in three or more runs in eight contests.
- He has struck out in 72 of 122 games this season, including multiple Ks in 22 of them.
| Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | GP | 61 |
| 40 (65.6%) | Games w/1+ Hit | 42 (68.9%) |
| 22 (36.1%) | Games w/2+ Hits | 19 (31.1%) |
| 30 (49.2%) | Games w/1+ Run | 26 (42.6%) |
| 14 (23.0%) | Games w/1+ HR | 9 (14.8%) |
| 25 (41.0%) | Games w/1+ RBI | 21 (34.4%) |
Ready to bet on Witt, the Royals or any other MLB action on Sunday? Sign up with DraftKings Sportsbook to get the best new user offer and start playing today!
Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.
