Today's Best MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Chris Sale, Zac Gallen, and more for August 17th, 2024

As all 30 MLB teams take to the field on Saturday, fans will have the chance to witness some of the best arms in the game in action.

Today, using odds supplied by DraftKings Sportsbook, we will take a look at the pitchers who have the best odds of compiling some strikeouts on Aug. 17. Keep reading to see which MLB pitchers might be worth a bet.

Top MLB Strikeout Leaders - August 17

Zac Gallen Over 5.5 -115

Zac Gallen has been the best pitcher this season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now 9-5 with a 3.69 ERA on the season, the former All-Star game starting pitcher will take to the mound on Saturday against the Rays, against whom he has four strikeouts in six career innings.

"Zac Gallen, 97mph Paint." - Pitching Ninja

Cristopher Sanchez Over 4.5 -110

Cristopher Sanchez has become an integral part of the Philadelphia Phillies rotation this season. Now 8-8 on the season, the 27-year-old Dominican struggled in his last start against Arizona, but spun six innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers in his showing before that. Sanchez will take the mound for Philadelphia as they take on the Nats on Saturday.

Chris Sale Over 7.5 -110

Thirty-five-year-old veteran Chris Sale is recapturing his success of a decade ago in 2024. In 22 starts for the Atlanta Braves this season, the 6-foot-6 leftie has pitched to a 2.61 ERA, which leads the NL, and a .813 winning percentage, which leads MLB. In his last start against the Giants, Sale tossed shutout innings, earning 12 strikeouts in the process.

"Chris Sale's reaction time on this line drive was -273 milliseconds. It is an MLB record" - Statfax

Nathan Eovaldi Over 6.5 +125

Although Nathan Eovaldi is 2-2 over his past four starts, the Texas Rangers pitcher has amassed 24 strikeouts in his past 21 innings of work. Now 8-6 with a 3.75 ERA on the season, Eovaldi's .229 average against is the lowest on his club's rotation.

Luis Severino Over 5.5 +110

Although New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino's 4.17 ERA is hardly a badge of pride, the 30-year-old's ability to strikeout hitters harkens back to his Cy Young-contending days with the Yankees.

"Luis Severino, Evil 88mph Sweeper...and Sword." - Pitching Ninja

Severino's 109 strikeouts are his most since 2018, when he logged 230 K's and finished ninth in AL Cy Young voting.

Note: Odds are subject to change