Zack Wheeler over 5.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 27, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.6200
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Wheeler's 2026 K/9 calculates to 10.85 (188 K in 156.0 IP). Last 3 starts: 11, 5, 9 Ks — two of three well over this line. In his last two starts vs TB specifically he logged 9 K both times (May 2025, Sep 2024). Even in a low-scoring game context, Wheeler piles up strikeouts regardless of run environment. PHI's staff-wide 9.88 K/9 reflects a strike-heavy culture Wheeler leads. Season finale with playoff stakes means Wheeler will be locked in and pitching to win, not to conserve.
Zack Wheeler over 6.5 strikeoutsW
Sep 22, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.8100
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Wheeler's 2026 K/9 sits at 10.60 (177 K in 150.1 IP). Last 3 starts: 5, 9, 9 Ks — two of three clear the 6.5 line and the average is 7.67. MIL batters' career BvP records vs Wheeler are riddled with futility: Frelick 0-for-8 (0.000 OPS), Turang 1-for-8 (.250 OPS), Gary Sánchez 1-for-11 (.182 OPS), Bo Naylor 0-for-5 (0.000 OPS), Joey Ortiz 0-for-5 (.200 OPS). Market near-even (-123 over / -114 under) undersells Wheeler's dominance in this matchup. Caveat: Wheeler's two 2024 starts vs MIL yielded exactly 6 Ks each — his floor against this lineup is real, so confidence stays MEDIUM.
Zack Wheeler over 6.5 strikeoutsL
Sep 16, 2026 ET · Odds at publication 1.8700
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Wheeler's 2026 K/9 is elite — 172 K in 143.1 IP projects to roughly 10.8 K/9. Last 3 starts: 9, 9, 6 Ks. vs WSH in 2025: 6, 7, 8 Ks across three starts. WSH lineup features multiple proven outs vs Wheeler: José Tena 0-for-8 (.000 AVG, 0.000 OPS in 8 PA), Dylan Crews .125 AVG/0.347 OPS in 9 PA, James Wood .083 AVG/0.600 OPS in 15 PA, Andrés Chaparro 0.000 OPS in 3 PA. Market is nearly even (-115 over/-120 under), presenting value given Wheeler's strikeout profile and historical WSH dominance. Wheeler on 6 days rest, historically performs well with extended rest.
