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Arizona Diamondbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks Insights

• Brandon Pfaadt – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-110/-120)
  Brandon Pfaadt has relied on his slider 5.7% less often this year (13%) than he did last season (18.7%).
  Explain: Because sliders are one of the most effective pitches to use, a pitcher who alters his pitch mix to use them less often may see less success as a result, particularly if he uses his fastball more instead.
• Lars Nootbaar – Over/Under Total Bases
  Lars Nootbaar has seen a big increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 100.1-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 91.6-mph mark.
  Explain: Hitting the ball hard increases the chances of either a home run or the ball landing in fair territory for a hit before a fielder can get to it.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have been the 3rd-unluckiest offense in the game this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to positively regress going forward
  Explain: When teams underperform their projected talent level, markets may undervalue them even while they are likely to perform better in the near future.

Houston Astros Insights

• Houston Astros – 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline (-110)
  Over his last 3 starts, Ethan Pecko has posted a colossal ERA of 6.23.
  Explain: A pitcher who has struggled in his most recent outings may have something wrong that affects him in his next outing as well.
• Houston Astros – 2H Moneyline
  The Houston Astros bullpen grades out as the 7th-best in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game’s runs.

Betting Trends

• Houston Astros – Over/Under 2.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (+120/-155)
  The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+4.65 Units / 21% ROI)
• Arizona Diamondbacks – Over/Under 2.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (+120/-155)
  The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 45 away games (+9.65 Units / 18% ROI)