St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks Key Insights: High-Value Baseball Opportunity

Sonny Gray's recent performance supports the over 2.5 hits allowed bet. His last five games' overall average hits allowed is 4.2, nearly double the line. His home average is even higher at 4.6 and against the Cubs, it rises to 4.8. Furthermore, Gray's innings pitched (IP) averages are consistently above 5, allowing ample opportunities for hits. His current hit streaks, both overall and at home, indicate a consistent trend of allowing hits. Despite an average of around 17 outs per game, the number of hits allowed remains high. The data suggests Gray's pitching allows for a significant number of hits, making the over 2.5 hits bet a statistically sound choice.

Sonny Gray (STL) Over 2.5 Strikeouts (-1667)

Sonny Gray has been performing remarkably well, especially in his home games. His last five overall average strikeouts (SO) is 5.8, significantly higher than the line of 2.5. When playing at home, his average SO jumps to 7.2, further supporting the over bet. His performance against the Cubs is even more impressive, with an average of 8 SO in their last five encounters. His current hit streak is at 53, and at home, it's 28. This means he's been consistently delivering high strikeouts. The high implied probability of 94.3% indicates that the likelihood of this bet winning is extremely high. Thus, based on his past performance, current form, and consistency, betting over 2.5 on Sonny Gray's strikeouts is a statistically sound choice.