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Harrison Bader (MIN) Under 0.5 Stolen Bases (-714)
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The bet on Harrison Bader for Under 0.5 in the Batter Stolen Bases market is statistically sound due to Bader's recent performance data. Bader has not stolen a base in his last five games overall, his last five away games, and his last five games against the Oakland Athletics. This is evidenced by his average of zero stolen bases in these categories. Additionally, Bader's average of caught stealing is low at 0.2, suggesting that he's not making many attempts to steal bases. Even though Bader is on a hitting streak, this doesn't necessarily translate into stolen bases. Therefore, based on Bader's recent performance, it appears unlikely that he will steal a base in the upcoming game against the Oakland Athletics.
Byron Buxton (MIN) Under 0.5 Stolen Bases (-588)
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The bet on Byron Buxton for Under 0.5 in the Batter Stolen Bases market is backed by his recent performance data. Buxton's last five-game averages show a low stolen base rate, both overall (0.2) and specifically when playing away games (0.2). Furthermore, his average against the Oakland Athletics is also low (0.2), indicating he has struggled to steal bases against this specific team. His current hit streak, both overall and away, is modest, which suggests he might not have many opportunities to attempt stolen bases. Additionally, there have been no instances of him being caught stealing in the last five games, which could mean he's being cautious about attempting to steal bases. All these factors combined make the Under 0.5 bet a sensible choice.
Jacob Wilson (ATH) Under 1.5 Hits (-213)
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The under 1.5 bet on Jacob Wilson is supported by his recent batting performance data. Over the last five games, his overall hits average is 1.4, which is under the line of 1.5. This average drops slightly when looking at his performance away from home, with an average of 1.6 hits. Additionally, his current hit streak away from home is non-existent, suggesting that he struggles to consistently hit when playing on the road. Lastly, his plate appearances (PA) average both overall and away are 4 and 4.2 respectively, indicating he doesn't get many opportunities to bat. Therefore, the under 1.5 bet is a good choice based on Wilson's recent performance and the limited number of chances he gets to bat.