Jake Bennett Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-147)
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When the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Boston Red Sox, all eyes will be on Jake Bennett, who’s been a bit of an enigma on the mound. While the young righty has flashes of brilliance, he hasn't consistently racked up strikeouts. With a line set at 4.5, the under is looking quite appealing.
Boston's lineup is no slouch; they’ve been hitting the ball hard and often, ranking among the top in the league for contact percentage. That might limit Bennett's ability to miss bats, especially against a lineup featuring stars like Rafael Devers and Alex Verdugo.
Moreover, Bennett has averaged just 2.44 strikeouts in recent outings. With the Red Sox’s disciplined approach at the plate, coupled with Pittsburgh’s shaky hitting support, it’s easy to see him struggling to reach that 4.5 mark. Expect a lower strikeout total in this matchup.