Jake McCarthy (ARI) Under 1.5 Singles (-385)

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The under 1.5 bet for Jake McCarthy in the Batter Singles market is a strong choice based on his recent performance data. McCarthy's average for the last five games overall and away is significantly under 1.5, with only 0.4 and 0 hits respectively. His average hits when playing away is also low at 0.6. Despite his current hit streak, these numbers suggest that he is unlikely to hit more than one single in the upcoming game. Furthermore, when facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, his average hits drop to 1.6, further supporting the under 1.5 bet. Therefore, based on his recent performance and specific performance against the Pirates, the under 1.5 bet for McCarthy seems to be a statistically sound choice.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) Under 1.5 Singles (-303)

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The under 1.5 bet for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the Batter Singles market is a good choice based on his recent performance data. Despite an impressive overall hit streak, Gurriel Jr.'s average for singles, both overall and in away games, has been relatively low. His overall average for singles in the last five games is just 0.4, and it only slightly increases to 0.6 in away games. Similarly, his average hits against the Pirates and in away games are both only 0.6. This indicates that while Gurriel Jr. is consistent in getting hits, they are not often singles. Therefore, the likelihood of him achieving more than 1.5 singles in the upcoming game is statistically low, making this under bet a smart choice.

Andrew McCutchen (PIT) Over 0.5 Hits (+110)

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The bet on Andrew McCutchen for Over 0.5 in the Batter Hits Alternate market is a good choice based on his recent performance data. He's currently on a 3-game hit streak overall and a 2-game hit streak at home, indicating a consistent hitting form. His average hits in the last five games, both overall and against the Diamondbacks, are 0.8, which is higher than the line of 0.5. This means he's been hitting more than the line in recent games. His plate appearances averages also support this, with 4.8 overall and 3.6 against the Diamondbacks, suggesting he's getting enough opportunities to hit. Even at home, his hit average is 0.8 with an average of 3.4 plate appearances, indicating his performance doesn't drop at home. Therefore, this bet capitalizes on McCutchen's current form and recent statistics.

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