Maikel Garcia (KCR) Under 0.5 Stolen Bases (-588)
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The bet on Maikel Garcia for Under 0.5 in the Batter Stolen Bases market is a good choice, based on the provided statistics. Garcia's average stolen bases in the last five overall games is 0.4, which is under the line of 0.5. This trend is even more pronounced in home games, with an average of just 0.2 stolen bases. Furthermore, his current overall hit streak is zero, indicating a recent struggle in getting on base, which is a prerequisite for stealing bases. Additionally, the opposing team, the Seattle Mariners, have not caught any players stealing in their last five games, suggesting they may be focusing on preventing stolen bases. All these data points suggest a lower likelihood of Garcia stealing a base in the upcoming game, making the Under 0.5 bet a statistically sound choice.
Bobby Witt Jr. (KCR) Under 0.5 Stolen Bases (-357)
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Betting on Bobby Witt Jr. for Under 0.5 in the Batter Stolen Bases market is a good choice when looking at the provided data. His last five games' overall stolen base average (0.4) and at home (0.4) are both under 0.5, indicating that he rarely steals more than one base per game. He has also not stolen any bases in the last five games against the Mariners, suggesting his performance may not improve in this matchup. Furthermore, his current overall hit streak is at zero, which means he's not getting on base and hence, has fewer opportunities to steal. Lastly, while Witt Jr. has a hit streak of two games at home, the stolen base average remains under 0.5, reinforcing the under bet. Overall, the statistics suggest a low likelihood of Witt Jr. stealing a base in this game.
Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners : Kansas City Royals Win (+101)
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The bet on the Kansas City Royals is a good choice based on their strong recent home performance. Despite their overall last five games record (2-3), they have a strong home record (4-1) and have been successful against the Seattle Mariners (4-1). The Royals' average runs allowed at home (2.4) is significantly lower than the Mariners' away runs allowed average (4.8), indicating a stronger defensive performance at home. Also, while the Mariners have been scoring more runs on average, the Royals' home advantage and recent success against this team suggest they are well-positioned to limit the Mariners' scoring opportunities. These factors make the Royals a solid bet for this game.
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