Chris Sale (ATL) Over 1.5 Hits Allowed (-2500)
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Chris Sale's performance data supports the bet on allowing over 1.5 hits in the upcoming game. His overall average hits allowed in the last five games is 6.2, well above the bet line. Even when considering his home game average, it's still at 5.6 hits. Furthermore, his hit streaks, both overall and at home, show a consistent trend of allowing hits. His performance against the Nationals also leans towards this bet, with an average of 5.3 hits allowed. While his innings pitched and outs averages suggest he's not often in the game for long, they still provide ample opportunity for the opposing team to score hits. Therefore, based on Sale's recent performance and his specific record against the Nationals, the Over 1.5 hits allowed is a statistically sound bet.