Sonny Gray (CIN) Under 4.5 Strikeouts (+117)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing
As the Boston Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays, all eyes will be on Sonny Gray on the mound. While Gray has shown flashes of brilliance, his recent performances suggest a dip in strikeout production. Over his last few outings, he’s struggled to find the strike zone consistently, racking up only 3.38 strikeouts on average when the line is set at 4.5.
The Rays are notorious for their disciplined approach at the plate, often making life difficult for even the most seasoned pitchers. With a knack for working deep counts, Tampa Bay tends to put the ball in play rather than chase strikeouts, and they’ve been known to capitalize on pitchers who can’t find their rhythm. Given Gray’s recent struggles and the Rays' patient batting style, betting the under on his strikeouts feels like the savvy play in this matchup.