I’m banking on MacKenzie Gore to fall under 6.5 strikeouts against the Phillies. 

It can be rare to find a beacon of consistency when it comes to pitching strikeouts. However, when analyzing MacKenzie Gore's upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies, the patterns in the data are as clear as day. They're signaling a trend that savvy bettors shouldn't ignore. 

Let's dive into the details that make the under 6.5 strikeouts for Gore not just a smart play, but almost a no brainer. Including last season, Gore is averaging 5.59 strikeouts. Gore's numbers don't exactly scream dominance from the mound. But let's not stop there; when you zoom in on his performance at home, the picture gets even clearer. At home, Gore's strikeouts slightly dip to an average of 5.33 and he’s gone under in 9 of 13 games at home.

Now, let's talk about trends because they're as important as the stats themselves. Over the last 20 games, Gore's average strikeouts have taken a hit, dropping to 5.15, and in the last 10 games, it's plummeted even further to 4.4. The trend line is pointing down and in the world of sports betting, trends are your friend.

Gore's performances against the Phillies have been a hot mess. In his three starts against Philadelphia, Gore has averaged only 4.67 strikeouts. That's not just under the line; it's a signal flare warning us that Philly has his number. And if that wasn't enough to convince you, Gore's record against the Phillies stands at 0-3 with a 6.65 ERA and he’s given up 5 homers! This matchup has quick hook written all over it. Should be a short day again on the mound for Gore against the Phillies. 

The under 6.5 K’s has come through in 8 of Gore's last 10 games overall, and crucially, in all 3 of his starts against the Phillies. The writing's on the wall, and in this case, it's telling us that Gore striking out over 6.5 Phillies batters is a hopeful fantasy rather than a likely reality. In the case of MacKenzie Gore's upcoming showdown with the Phillies, the details are pointing strongly towards expecting fewer than 6.5 strikeouts. Remember, in the world of MLB, as in betting, the devil's in the details, and sometimes, those details can lead to surprisingly clear conclusions. Let’s lock this up and get this DUB!

Pick: Mackenzie Gore Under 6.5 K’s

JP👊🏾🤑