Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Logan Gilbert, Jared Jones and more for September 2nd, 2024
Every starting pitcher in the MLB, for the most part, records multiple strikeouts each time they make a start. Determining how many they'll make is a challenge, but it's one a lot of sports bettors are up for. Based on an over/under line, it's up to them to guess how many each starter will have. To that end, we've compiled the best bets from DraftKings today.
Best MLB strikeout prop bets for September 2
#5) Gerrit Cole: Under 6.5 -155
Gerrit Cole is having a solid season for the New York Yankees, especially in the strikeout department. His numbers aren't incredible (25.6% K rate, 9.86 K/9), but they are solid. However, his line is high and he is facing the Texas Rangers, a team he's had particular trouble with in the past.
#4) Justin Verlander: Under 6.5 -160
Justin Verlander is not the dominant pitcher he has been in the past, and that shows in his strikeout numbers. He's working with a 21.4% strikeout rate and 8.06 K/9. With a 6.5 line, it's difficult to envision him hitting the over against the Cincinnati Reds.
#3) Jared Jones: Over 5.5 -125
Jared Jones is having a pretty solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. While he's no Paul Skenes, he does sport a 26.2% K rate and a 9.66 K/9. He's up against the Chicago Cubs today, and they don't have a great offense. At 5.5, his line is low enough to take the over on September 2.
#2) Brayan Bello: Under 6.5 -175 (Safest pick of the day)
The safest pick of September 2 is to take the under on Brayan Bello. The Boston Red Sox star has a high line and his strikeout numbers aren't gaudy. He has a 22.1% K rate and 8.61 K/9, so he's an easy pick to hit the under against the New York Mets.
#1) Logan Gilbert: Over 7.5 +120 (Bold Prediction of the day)
Logan Gilbert has solid strikeout numbers (26% K rate, 9.02 K/9), but his line is very high. That's why he's the bold prediction of the day. Asking the Seattle Mariners ace to get eight strikeouts is a tall task, but he is at least facing the Oakland Athletics.