New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics Prediction & Picks (Marcus Stroman Key Factor): Full MLB Breakdown & Bets

The bet on Cody Bellinger for Under 1.5 in the Batter Hits market is a good choice based on his recent performance statistics. In his last five games, Bellinger's overall hits average is 0.4 and his home hits average is 0.6, both of which are significantly below the line of 1.5. His plate appearances averages are also not high enough to suggest a considerable chance of hitting over the line. Even when considering his performance against the Athletics, his average hits are 1, still below the line. Despite his current hit streak, the data suggests Bellinger is unlikely to hit over 1.5 in the upcoming game, making the Under 1.5 bet a statistically sound choice.

Lawrence Butler (ATH) Under 0.5 Stolen Bases (-667)

The bet on Lawrence Butler for Under 0.5 in the Batter Stolen Bases market is a good choice based on his recent performance data. Over the last five games, Butler's overall stolen base average is 0.2, indicating that he rarely steals bases. Even when playing away games, his stolen base average remains low at 0.4. Furthermore, his stolen base average against the Yankees is also 0.4. These statistics suggest that Butler is unlikely to steal a base in the upcoming game. Additionally, Butler's overall current hit streak is zero, which implies a lack of momentum going into this game. Despite a hit streak of 4 in away games, without converting these hits into stolen bases consistently, the likelihood of him stealing a base in this particular game is low. Therefore, the Under 0.5 bet is a statistically sound choice.