Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Michael King, Yusei Kikuchi and more for August 19th, 2024
Some of the most in-form starters will take the mound on Monday. This makes the strikeout prop bets for Monday even more exciting. Let's look at the five best Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets.
Five Best Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets - Aug. 19
#5, Michael King: Over 6.5 (-150)
Michael King has been hot on the mound all of July and August. The San Diego Padres pitcher has notched up 78 out of his season's 161 strikeouts in his last ten starts. He holds an overall 10-6, 3.19 ERA this season. He last earned more than five runs in a game in June and will be looking to continue his form against the Minnesota Twins.
#4, Kevin Gausman: Over 5.5 (-150)
Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds who are going through somewhat of an offensive skid. The Reds played three one-run games in a series sweep at the hands of the Royals. Gausman will feel confident heading into the game with an 11-8, 4.20 ERA. He has pitched 15.0 innings in his last two starts and could surely record more strikeouts with another long appearance on the mound.
#3, Taj Bradley: Under 6.5 (-140)
Rays starter Taj Bradley had a nearly perfect July before his last start when he earned four runs. The struggles have continued this month having earned 11 in his previous two starts. But he is still whiffing batters, recording 62 of his season's 112 Ks in his last ten starts. He is scheduled to face the Oakland Athletics next.
#2, Seth Lugo: Under 5.5 (-140)
National League All-Star and Royals' Seth Lugo is one of few pitchers this season to have a complete game. He struggled in his last start against the Twins, as he earned seven runs. However, with an overall 13-7, 3.04 ERA record, Lugo starts as a favorite to get a few Ks against a depleted Angels lineup.
#1, Yusei Kikuchi: Under 7.5 (-115)
Recently acquired Houston Astros starter, Yusei Kikuchi is off to a flyer with the new team. He has recorded 24 strikeouts and earned just five runs in his three starts. Kikuchi will have a stern test against the Boston Red Sox. However, the Astros are the best in baseball with a 9-1 record in the last ten games.