Ryan Jeffers
Over
0.5
Batter - Hits + Runs + RBIs
Probability:
73.0%
Edge: 19.6%
Reasoning
Ryan Jeffers (MIN) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-115)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Ryan Jeffers has been performing well in recent games, particularly when playing against the Detroit Tigers and when playing away. His last five games against the Tigers have seen him average 0.8 hits, 0.4 runs, and 1 RBI, all of which are higher than his overall averages. His performance is even more impressive when playing away, with averages of 1.2 hits, 0.4 runs, and 1 RBI. Although his current away hit streak is zero, his overall current hit streak is 1, indicating a propensity to bounce back. Given these stats, it seems likely that Jeffers will score at least one hit, run, or RBI in the upcoming game, making the Over 0.5 bet a good choice. His strong performance against the Tigers and when playing away are key factors supporting this bet.
Ty France
Over
0.5
Batter - Hits + Runs + RBIs
Probability:
72.1%
Edge: 18.6%
Reasoning
Ty France (MIN) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-115)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Ty France has been in good form, especially when playing away games. His last five away games have seen him average 0.8 hits, 0.4 runs, and 0.6 RBIs. This combined total of 1.8 surpasses the line of 0.5, indicating a strong performance on the road. Furthermore, his average against the Detroit Tigers is even more impressive, with 1 hit, 0.2 runs, and 0.6 RBIs, totaling 1.8 again. His overall hit streak also stands at 1, suggesting he's finding his rhythm at the plate. Despite his current away hit streak being zero, his past performance indicates a strong probability of him achieving over 0.5 in the Batter Hits Runs RBIs market. The data suggests that France is likely to perform well in this game, making this bet a good choice.
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