A great starter matchup can still break late.
Bullpen availability changes the shape of a baseball game. Courtside estimates reliever fatigue from recent usage and role context, then brings that table into game-outcome and totals analysis.
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Back-to-back usage and heavy recent pitch counts increase risk.
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Important late-game relievers matter more than low-pressure innings eaters.
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Team-level fatigue can change confidence on sides, totals, and late scoring.