JP Sears under 3.5 strikeoutsW
Jul 30, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6500
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Sears has recorded exactly 3 Ks in each of his last 3 starts (Jul 25 vs MIA: 3 K in 3.1 IP; Jul 20 vs ATL: 3 K in 5.0 IP; Jul 10 vs TOR: 3 K in 4.1 IP). That is a perfect 3-for-3 under 3.5 streak. His 2026 rate is 23 K in 28.0 IP (7.4 K/9) but that overall number is being dragged up by early outings — his recent form caps him at 3 per start. Short leash makes it even harder to hit 4+. Petco Park suppresses offense (runs factor 0.92). Under 3.5 at -154 is pricing this correctly; the pattern is airtight.
JP Sears over 3.5 strikeoutsL
Jul 10, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.8100
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Sears is posting 8.2 K/9 in 2026 (14 K in 15.1 IP). Last 3 starts: 5, 4, 5 Ks — all cleared 3.5. Toronto is batting .200 over the last 10 games and ranks among the weaker offensive teams vs LHP (13-9 record suggesting limited sample but real struggles). Sears' depleted bullpen context actually favors longer outings where K counts build. Three consecutive Over 3.5 results and a favorable matchup make this a clean lean.
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Jun 30, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6000
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Last 3 starts: 5 K, 4 K, 8 K — averaging 5.67 Ks per outing against a line of just 3.5. Even his lowest recent output (4 Ks) clears 3.5 comfortably. His 2024 season produced 137 K in 180.2 IP (6.83 K/9) and 2025 was 117 K in 135.2 IP (7.76 K/9). Cubs are averaging 4.9 R/G and carry a .736 OPS but do generate strikeouts against LHP (Cubs vs LHP: 10-11 record suggests they grind). The line at 3.5 is too low given Sears' consistent strikeout output in each of his last three starts. FIP of 4.70 signals contact regression risk but K rate remains intact.
