Luinder Avila over 3.5 strikeoutsW
Jul 21, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6800
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Avila is posting 7.99 K/9 in 2026 (50 K in 56.2 IP). He hit or exceeded 4 Ks in 2 of his last 3 starts (4K vs PHI on Jul 5, 4K @CHW on Jun 28). SF lineup is severely depleted — three OFs on the 10-day IL (Bader, Cox, Bericoto), Chapman out at 3B, bullpen missing six arms. Giants hitting just .254 AVG vs RHP with a 30-43 record against right-handers. No BvP history exists between any SF batter and Avila. With an undermanned lineup and a starter averaging 8 K/9, over 3.5 is attainable even in a 5-inning outing.
Luinder Avila under 4.5 strikeoutsW
Jul 10, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6900
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Avila's last 3 starts: 4 K, 4 K, 6 K — 2 of 3 under the line. He is averaging 4.67 Ks over that stretch. His 31 BB in 51.2 IP (5.4 BB/9) reflects extreme pitch inefficiency; he rarely works deep into games (4-5 IP per outing), capping his K ceiling. The 'Outs' market priced him at 14.5 outs (-104/Under), confirming the short-outing expectation. Under 4.5 at -145 is supported by both recent form and workload pattern.
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Jul 5, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.1400
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Avila has gone over 4.5 Ks in 2 of his last 3 starts (6 K in 5.0 IP on Jun 23, 5 K in 5.2 IP on Jun 17). His 2026 K/9 sits at 8.29 (43 K in 46.2 IP), projecting to 5+ Ks in a typical 5-inning outing. Market prices the over at +114 (46.7% implied) — undervaluing the outcome given his recent two-out-of-three clip. Key risk: his Jun 28 start ended at 4.0 IP with only 4 Ks, showing a real short-outing floor. PHI's 4.5 R/G offense could shorten his night. LOW confidence reflects that volatility, but +114 is fair value if he logs 5 innings.
