Janson Junk under 3.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 27, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6200
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Junk's K/9 is approximately 6.35 (84 K in 119.0 IP) — well below the league average for a strikeout prop anchor. Two of his last three starts were only 3.0 IP, capping total K upside. In 2026 vs ATL specifically: 1 K in 3.0 IP (Aug 06) and 3 K in 5.0 IP (May 20) — both under 3.5. Walk rate is elevated (32 BB in 119 IP), often pitching around contact rather than piling up punchouts. Short outing risk is real given his 4.31 ERA and ATL's disciplined lineup.
Janson Junk under 3.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 22, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.5500
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Junk's season K/9 is 6.2 (78 K in 114 IP). Last 3 starts: 4 K in 3.0 IP, 0 K in 3.0 IP, 4 K in 5.0 IP — two of three outings ended at 3 IP, capping strikeout accumulation. At 3 IP with 6.2 K/9, expected output is ~2 Ks. Even at 5 IP, he projects to ~3.4 Ks. Short recent outings are the primary suppressor. Market prices under at -182 (64.5% implied) and the data confirms the ceiling is low. Tuesday ERA pattern (2.03) may reflect better contact management, not more swing-and-miss. Under 3.5 aligns with realistic outing length.
Janson Junk under 2.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 15, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.9200
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Junk's last 3 starts: 0 K (3.0 IP vs NYM), 4 K (5.0 IP vs CHC), 2 K (4.2 IP vs WSH) — a 2.0 K average per outing. His 2026 K/9 is 6.0 season-wide, but his recent swing-and-miss rate has clearly dropped. ARI is not a swing-and-miss heavy lineup; they put balls in play at a solid clip. At -109, the under carries slight market edge given Junk's demonstrated recent K floor and the strong probability of another short, contact-heavy outing.
