Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Dylan Cease, Sonny Gray and more for August 6th, 2024
Striking out batters is the name of the game for an MLB starting pitcher. If they do that, then they've done their job as perfectly as they can. Generally, each starting pitcher is expected to earn a few strikeouts. The exact number can be almost anything, and sports bettors have taken to trying to predict what the number will be. With that in mind, here are today's best picks for that prop bet.
Best MLB strikeout prop bets for August 6
5) Nick Lodolo: Over 5.5 -135
Nick Lodolo has been solid for the Cincinnati Reds, and that includes with strikeouts (24.4% K rate, 9.28 K/9). Today, his line is fairly low compared to other pitchers, so the odds are pretty strong that he will hit the over against the struggling Miami Marlins.
4) Sonny Gray: Over 6.5 -145
Sonny Gray has a 30.8% strikeout rate, averaging 11.15 per nine innings. That's almost a career-high, so he's been able to cut down batters more frequently this season. He's expected to hit the over today for the St. Louis Cardinals.
3) Dylan Cease: Under 7.5 -130
Dylan Cease has pitched very well this MLB season. The San Diego Padres ace has a 32.3% strikeout rate and a sterling 11.46 K/9. He has been lights out, but his line is high (7.5), and despite facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, the odds don't see him hitting the over.
2) Pablo Lopez: Under 6.5 -130
Pablo Lopez is having a pretty good season for the Minnesota Twins, especially in the strikeout department. His 27.8% K rate is above average and he's averaging 10.31 batters every nine innings. Today, however, the odds don't expect him to have quite as much success in that department vs. the Chicago Cubs.
1) Luis Castillo: Over 6.5 -120
Luis Castillo has been a top starting pitcher for a few years now. He is having another quality season for the Seattle Mariners, but the starter is striking out less than he usually does (23.3% of batters faced, 8.58 per nine innings).However, the odds are good for him to cut down seven or more Detroit Tigers.