Mike Maher said Nick Martinez is the only widely-available arm worth streaming on Monday. Maher pointed to Kansas City’s ice-cold offense – the Royals’ team-total under has been cashing almost nightly on the betting side – and our FantasyPros streamer tool grades KC as a bottom-tier matchup for opposing pitchers. Martinez has rewarded streamers in his last two turns and profiles well in Kauffman Stadium, a park that suppresses home runs. Maher views Martinez as a one-and-done add for roto or H2H leagues that set daily lineups, recommending him strictly for the Kansas City start.

Collin Whitchurch tacked on a second way to attack Nick Martinez, betting UNDER 17.5 outs recorded at +120 (Bet365) and would still play it at any plus-money price. Whitchurch called Martinez a “ticking time bomb,” citing a DRA that sits 1.4 runs higher than his surface ERA (4.76 vs 3.33), a swinging-strike rate that has fallen below 10 %, and a career-worst first-pitch-strike rate. He expects David Bell to pull Martinez early once traffic inevitably mounts, giving the Reds only 5–5⅔ innings at most. The prop cashes if Martinez fails to complete six full frames, a scenario Whitchurch believes is more likely than the implied 45 % probability.

Savio grabbed Under 9 at even money, citing a perfect storm of limp offenses and serviceable arms. The White Sox carry the league’s worst OPS (.613) with Andrew Vaughn, Michael Taylor, and Luis Robert Jr all below the Mendoza Line, and have scored three runs or fewer in nine of their last eleven. Reds starter Nick Martinez has strung together three straight quality starts, lowering his ERA to 4.23, and Savio believes his slightly inflated 1.30 WHIP is less worrisome against this punch-less lineup. On the Chicago side, Bryse Wilson just held Miami to one run over five frames and now draws a Cincinnati offense that is slashing just .198/.641 over the past week. Savio projects both pitchers to work into the sixth and trusts neither set of hitters to break the scoreboard, making nine runs a number he’s happy to fade.

Peterson laid the -1.5 with Cincinnati at -110 (he priced it -127) because Nick Martinez’s surface 4.23 ERA undersells his form: a 3.35 FIP, 2.2 BB/9 and just 0.8 HR/9 indicate he has pitched like a No. 2 starter. On the flip side, Bryse Wilson’s 4.88 ERA actually flatters him—his 5.81 FIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 1.6 HR/9 scream blow-up risk. Chicago’s bullpen isn’t likely to bail him out either, ranking 21st with a 4.43 ERA. With Cincinnati’s lineup in a better offensive environment and a decisive edge after the fifth inning, Peterson expects the Reds to win by multiple runs more often than the market implies.

Mike Maher said Nick Martinez is worth picking up for his Monday start in Miami. Martinez has scuffled early, but LoanDepot Park suppresses power and the light‑hitting Marlins have the third‑worst wOBA in baseball. Maher likes the combination of pitcher‑friendly venue and opponent, noting you can safely drop or bench Martinez afterward because his second turn of the week is scheduled for Coors Field. Daily‑move managers should capitalize on the Marlins matchup and dodge the Colorado land mine, while weekly‑move players should probably pass.

JD Bets specifically backs Nick Martinez for a nerfy bet in Reds-Giants, despite Martinez not being dominant overall. Martinez has shown vulnerability with high hits and middling earned run performances, but JD argues that his issues tend to occur after the first inning. Given Cincinnati's poor recent scoring in opening innings (just 0.4 runs per first inning), JD sees this as a strategic nerfy opportunity to exploit.

Kenny G views Nick Martinez as worthy of fading, having produced two lackluster starts (0-2 record, 5.91 ERA) with a troubling home-run issue, allowing three home runs total against the Giants and Brewers. Martinez's poor strikeout-to-walk ratio and general struggles have compounded the Reds' pitching woes. Additionally, Kenny is pessimistic toward the Reds' offense, emphasizing their concerning metrics (24th batting average, 28th OBP, 25th slugging). Considering Martinez's ineffective pitching and Cincinnati's offensive struggles, the Reds appear a viable team to bet against in this scenario.

ESPN Fantasy highlighted Nick Martinez as a recommended pitcher to stream on Friday. Martinez had a decent first outing, pitching six innings with five strikeouts and just one walk, although he allowed two home runs facing the Giants. They explained that home runs aren't typically an issue for him, even though Great American Ballpark is hitter-friendly, and noted his upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, which ranks fourth-highest in strikeout rate so far this season, as favorable.

Dylan Rockford strongly expresses doubts about Reds pitcher Nick Martinez against Milwaukee, pointing to Martinez’s concerning outing against San Francisco (four earned runs over six innings). Rockford noted Cincinnati’s struggles offensively, scoring zero runs in the last two innings of recent games, and predicted similar concerns continuing. While Milwaukee faced challenges earlier, Rockford felt their recent wins against the Yankees signaled recovery. He emphasized willingness to bet on Milwaukee depending on pitcher confirmation, clearly indicating opposition to Cincinnati attributed to Martinez and their unreliable offense.

Mal Bamford cautiously leans toward Cincinnati against Milwaukee, primarily due to Nick Martinez’s historically good performance away from home. Despite Martinez giving up four earned runs (including two homers) against the Giants in his previous start, Bamford highlights Martinez’s excellent 2.18 ERA in eight road starts last season and solid performance in limited appearances against the Brewers. Bamford feels the Reds appear sharper defensively and are generally allowing fewer runs early season, lending him cautious optimism even with uncertainty over Milwaukee's pitching situation after Aaron Civale (initial listed starter) was removed from consideration.