Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Tarik Skubal, Kevin Gausman and more for Aug. 13, 2024
Whenever there are MLB games, strikeouts will be thrown. There are 15 since all teams are on the schedule (barring any weather-related postponements), so there are 30 starters who could rack up quite a few strikeouts. It's the job of the sports bettor to figure out how many each one will get. To that end, here are the best MLB strikeout bets on DraftKings for today (Aug. 13).
Best MLB strikeout prop bets for Aug. 13
5) Tarik Skubal: Over 7.5 +105
Tarik Skubal has been brilliant for the Detroit Tigers, posting a 30.1 percent K rate and striking out almost 11 batters per nine innings in his potential Cy Young campaign. Against one of baseball's most strikeout-prone teams in the Seattle Mariners, take the over.
4) Michael King: Over 6.5 -160
Michael King is putting together a fine season, and he's striking out 28.1 percent of the batters he has faced. Today, the San Diego Padres ace gets to take on the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates, so he's a strong bet to hit the over on strikeouts.
3) Yusei Kikuchi: Over 6.5 -165
Yusei Kikuchi is striking out 27.5 percent of the batters who face him, which translates to a 10.59 K/9 rate. The Houston Astros ace gets to take on the disappointing Tampa Bay Rays, so he's a good pick to hit the over today as well.
2) Kevin Gausman: Over 5.5 +100
Kevin Gausman has had a bit of a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he hasn't struck out as many batters as he would like (21.5 percent, 8.23 per nine innings). Despite that, his over/under is fairly low and he has a great matchup with the Los Angeles Angels today.
1) Hunter Greene: Over 6.5 -155
Hunter Greene has been excellent this season. The Cincinnati Reds ace has a 27.6 percent K rate and a 10.17 K/9 rate. Those are strong numbers that suggest he will have little difficulty striking out seven or more St. Louis Cardinals today. Take the over on him confidently.