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Kyle Freeland
Over
2.5
Pitcher - Strikeouts
Probability:
92.4%
Edge: 20.0%
Reasoning
Kyle Freeland (COL) Over 2.5 Strikeouts (-263)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing
Kyle Freeland's recent performance data supports the Over 2.5 strikeouts bet. Averaging 3.8 strikeouts in his last five games overall and at home, he consistently surpasses the 2.5 line. Against the Dodgers, his strikeout average increases to 4.8, further bolstering confidence in the bet. His innings pitched (IP) average of 5.1 overall and 5 at home indicates he typically plays long enough to secure more than 2.5 strikeouts. Even his lowest average, the 5 innings pitched at home, provides ample opportunity to exceed the line. Furthermore, his outs average is consistently above 15, suggesting a high level of performance. Despite his current hit streak being zero, his strikeout, innings pitched, and outs averages provide a solid statistical foundation for the Over 2.5 strikeouts bet.
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Tyler Freeman
Under
1.5
Batter - Hits
Probability:
88.0%
Edge: 15.5%
Reasoning
Tyler Freeman (COL) Under 1.5 Hits (-263)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
The bet on Tyler Freeman for Under 1.5 in the Batter Hits market is a solid choice, based on his recent performance data. Over his last five games, Freeman's overall hits average is just 0.2, with a similar average at home. His plate appearance averages are also low, with 2.8 overall and 2 at home. Even when facing the Dodgers, his hits average only increases marginally to 0.3. Despite his impressive overall and home hit streaks, the low hit and plate appearance averages indicate that he's not getting on base frequently. This, combined with the fact that he's playing at home where his performance has been weaker, makes it statistically likely that he will score under 1.5 hits in the upcoming game.
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