JP Sears (ATH) Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-114)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
As the Padres host the Blue Jays, all eyes will be on JP Sears, who’s been navigating some choppy waters lately. With his strikeout rate dipping and facing a lineup like Toronto’s, which boasts some serious contact hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the under on Sears’ strikeouts at 3.5 looks enticing.
Sears has averaged just over two strikeouts per outing this season, struggling to find his rhythm against teams with high batting averages. The Blue Jays rank among the league leaders in making contact, which doesn’t bode well for a pitcher aiming to rack up Ks. Plus, with the Padres’ potent offense likely to keep the game competitive, Sears may not even see a full slate of innings. Given these factors, it's hard to envision him surpassing that 3.5 mark tonight. Embrace the under and let the numbers speak.