Sean Manaea over 5.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 27, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6700
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Manaea's 2026 K/9 is 8.78 (141 K in 144.2 IP). Last 3 starts: 9 K vs TEX, 6 K vs BAL, 4 K vs MIA — over in 2 of 3. vs WSH this season: 7 K on Aug 15. WSH is hitting .246 AVG as a team with a 4.67 ERA staff suggesting moderate strikeout susceptibility. The 4K outing vs MIA was a short, rough start (5 IP, 4 ER); in clean outings Manaea piles up Ks. With Mets favored and game script likely in NYM's favor (main pick: NYM -1.5), Manaea should get extended work.
Sean Manaea under 5.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 15, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.9600
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Manaea's last 3 starts produced 4, 2, and 3 Ks — a combined 9 Ks over 16.1 IP, well below his 8.51 K/9 season rate. He has not exceeded 5 innings in any of those outings (5.0, 5.2, 5.2 IP), capping his total K ceiling. BAL offense does not have an elite team strikeout rate (8.13 K/9 pitching staff, league-average contact hitters). With his ERA at 4.79 and recent command issues (4, 5, 6 ER in last 3), he is working fast and early — not piling up late-count Ks. Under 5.5 at -104 is strong value.
Sean Manaea under 5.5 strikeoutsW
Sep 8, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6500
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Manaea's last 3 starts: 2, 3, 4 Ks — zero of three cleared 5.5. His 2026 K/9 is 8.56, but that aggregate masks a clear recent collapse in swing-and-miss. Miami is the hottest offense in this series, posting 125 wRC+ and .791 OPS over the past week. loanDepot's stable indoor conditions won't bail him out. Market already prices under at -154, but the directional signal is that strong.
