Sonny Gray over 4.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 23, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.7500
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Gray's 2026 K rate of 146 K in 163 IP (8.07 K/9) makes the 4.5 line a very low bar. Last 3 starts: 6, 5, 7 Ks across varying innings. vs CLE specifically: 7 Ks in 6 IP (May 30, 2026) and 11 Ks in 9 IP (Jun 27, 2025) — this lineup has been a strikeout victim. Coming off 6 days rest. The 17.5 outs market (Over -135) implies roughly 6 innings, and at 8+ K/9 pace he should clear 4.5 with room to spare. Market has over at -133, confirming broad expectation. Red Sox offense ranks 20th in runs scored, and CLE's own .239 team AVG keeps at-bat quality modest.
Sonny Gray over 5.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 11, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 2.1600
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Gray's 2026 K rate: 135 K in 150.2 IP = 8.07 K/9. Last 3 starts: 7 K (7.0 IP vs BAL), 5 K (5.0 IP vs MIA), 6 K (6.0 IP vs SF) — averaging 6.0 Ks, right over the line. Earlier vs KC this season: 9 K in 6.0 IP. KC team posts a 7.39 K/9 on their pitching staff, and their .247 AVG lineup with .718 OPS is below average offensively. Gray on extended 6-day rest (went 7.0 IP, 0 ER last time out) suggests full workload. With a dominant ERA of 2.69 and the KC matchup history, the over at +116 is value.
Sonny Gray under 5.5 strikeoutsW
Aug 26, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.9700
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Gray's 2026 K/9 of ~8.0 (123 K / 138.2 IP) projects to roughly 4.8 Ks over his typical 6-inning outing — just under the 5.5 line. His two most recent starts vs Miami specifically back this up: 5K (Jul 29, 2025) and 4K (Jun 17, 2024). Last 3 starts: 6, 7, 4 Ks — high variance, and the 4K against TOR shows the floor is real. MIA batters showing positive BvP trends vs Gray in small samples (Lopez .400 career, Stowers .500 in 2025). At -103, this is near-even money with historical matchup edge. Lean under.
