Today's Top MLB Pitchers' Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Zack Wheeler, Gerrit Cole and more for August 4th, 2024
Striking batters out is the ideal outcome every time an MLB starting pitcher takes the mound. On any given day, including today, there will be an impressive number of strikeouts recorded in the league.
Sports bettors have been trying to guess which starters will contribute and by how many, figuring out if they'll be over or under a set line. We have Sunday's best bets along those lines for you below.
Best MLB strikeout prop bets for August 4
5) Robbie Ray: Under 6.5 -145
Robbie Ray, in just a few starts this season, has a 30% K rate and is averaging 111.57 strikeouts per nine innings. The San Francisco Giants ace gets the Cincinnati Reds, too, but the odds are strong that he doesn't hit seven or more strikeouts.
4) Spencer Arrighetti: Over 6.5 -130
Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti has a 25% K rate and a strong 10.17 K/9 number. Those are good if not spectacular strikeout numbers, but the odds (while not being overwhelming) are suggestive of a very good outing against the struggling Tampa Bay Rays.
3) Zack Wheeler: Over 7.5 -135
Zack Wheeler has struck out 26.9% of the batters he's faced for the Philadelphia Phillies, averaging almost 10 strikeouts per nine innings. The odds aren't all that strong, but Vegas does expect him to hit eight in impressive fashion on Aug. 4.
2) Logan Gilbert: Under 6.5 -125
Logan Gilbert has pitched well for the Seattle Mariners, including a 25.1% K rate. His K/9 is down at 8.64, which is why he's not expected to strike out seven or more batters today. It's a hard bar that likely means he would have to pitch seven or more innings, which isn't very likely.
1) Gerrit Cole: Over 5.5 -145
Gerrit Cole has not been his normal dominant self this season, including more than a few shocking outings even considering his injured start to the year. However, he has still struck out 24.5% of the batters he's faced and gets a struggling Toronto Blue Jays lineup today.