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The latest Bet Better model pick for Michael King is Under 5.5 on Pitcher - Hits Allowed.
On the Pitcher - Hits Allowed market the model assigns a model win probability of 91%, versus the book's implied 62%, for a model edge of +29.0%. It updates daily; availability depends on the current MLB schedule.
Model updated Aug 10, 3:35PM UTC
Latest Model Pick
Pitcher - Hits Allowed
Under 5.5
-161 (1.62) · $100→$162
+29.0% Edge
Houston Astros
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San Diego Padres
Petco Park, San Diego, California · Outdoor
Mon 10 Aug, 12:20AM
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Implied Probability
61.7%
| Market | Model | Model probability | Implied | Fair Odds | Edge |
| Pitcher - Hits Allowed | 90.7% | — | 61.7% | 1.10 | +29.0% |
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| Window | Hit Rate |
| Last 3 games | 0/0 |
| Last 5 games | 0/0 |
| Last 10 games | 0/0 |
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Michael King Under 5.5 Hits Allowed (-161)
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San Diego Padres play Houston Astros in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Michael King Under 5.5 Hits Allowed (-161). That is a Hits Allowed bet. It was priced at -161 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.21 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
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Betting angles
Markets & formPitcher - StrikeoutsSeason & recent formNo line posted
O 2.590%
O 3.560%
O 4.560%
O 5.560%
O 6.550%
O 7.510%
Michael King MLB strikeouts: cleared over 2.5 in 90% of the last 10 games. Season and recent-form profile.
Michael King is tracked by the Bet Better model for MLB player prop betting. The latest model pick for Michael King is Under 5.5 on Pitcher - Hits Allowed. The model identifies a strong positive edge of +29.0% on this pick. Their next game is Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres on Monday 10 August at Petco Park, San Diego. Review the full pick history and AI analysis above to inform your MLB betting strategy.
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