Nick Martinez under 3.5 strikeoutsW
Sep 27, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.9000
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Martinez's 2026 K/9 is 5.49 (108 K in 177.1 IP), well below the strikeout-heavy starters. Last two starts: 3 K and 3 K. The 7 K outing vs NYY on Sep 22 is the outlier — prior to that, 3 K in consecutive starts. PHI is in a 21-inning offensive drought and has been outscored 23-2 over last four games, but Martinez's contact-oriented profile (low BB/9 of 1.27 in 2026) suggests he generates weak contact and soft outs rather than swings-and-misses. Under 3.5 aligns with his recent two-start trend and his full-season profile.
Nick Martinez over 3.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 16, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.5800
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Martinez's 2026 K/9 sits at 5.30 (98 K in 166.1 IP). Last 3 starts produced 3, 4, and 4 Ks — two of three cleared 3.5. Facing an Athletics lineup that ranks among the weakest offenses in baseball: .245 AVG, .720 OPS, worst run differential in the majors at -204. His previous outing vs ATH this season (Aug 11): 5 Ks in a complete game confirms he can work through this lineup. Coming off 6 days rest with a 2.92 ERA, a deep efficient start putting him at 4+ Ks is the baseline expectation.
Nick Martinez over 3.5 strikeoutsW
Sep 4, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.8800
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Martinez has cleared 3.5 Ks in each of his last 3 starts: 5 K (TOR), 4 K (BAL), 4 K (SD). His 2026 season line is 91 K in 153.2 IP (5.33 K/9), which is modest but consistent enough to generate 4+ Ks most outings. The line of 3.5 is deliberately low given his K rate, but his recent three-start streak clearing it creates repeatable signal. TEX bats a modest .243 team average and have not been a high-contact lineup this season. At -114 (near coin flip), the Over has slight value on recent trend alignment.
