In terms of MLB plays, the strikeout is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting sequences. With all 30 MLB teams slated to take to the field on Tuesday, fans will have plenty of chances to see some top pitchers in action.
By using odds supplied by DraftKings sportsbook, we will be examining the pitchers with the best odds of putting up some K's on Tuesday. Keep reading to see the top strikeout odds leaders for Sept. 17 around MLB.
Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - September 17
Blake Snell: Under 7.5 -145
After a bumpy start to the season, 2023 NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell has regained his composure. Since Aug. 1, Snell is 3-0, touting a 1.83 ERA, as well as some 63 strikeouts in eight games. Set to take on Baltimore Orioles for the Giants on Tuesday, Snell is 3-3 with a 3.52 ERA this season.
"Blake Snell's 2Ks in the 2nd." - Pitching Ninja
Zack Wheeler: Under 7.5 -150
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler enters Tuesday's clash with the Milwaukee Brewers having surrendered just three earned runs in his last 19 innings. With a 15-6 record and a 2.60 ERA on the season, Wheeler boasts a 2.53 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 64 innings in his career against Milwaukee.
"Zack Wheeler since August 1: 45.0 IP | 30 H | 8 ER | 6 BB | 51 K | 1.60 ERA | 0.84 WHIP" - Phillies Tailgate
Hunter Brown: Over 4.5 -135
Since developing his vicious two-seam fastball at the end of June, Hunter Brown is 6-3 with a 2.78 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 13 games. With a 11-8 record on the season, the Houston Astros pitcher has 168 strikeouts in 158 innings of work across 29 appearances.
Cole Ragans: Under 7.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)
With 211 strikeouts on the season, Cole Ragans leads the KC Royals' pitching staff by a significant margin in the category. Touting an AL-best 11 strikeouts per nine innings, Ragans enters the Royals' game against Detroit on Tuesday with 24 strikeouts in his last 24 innings.
"Cole Ragans, 2Ks in the 1st." - Pitching Ninja
Gavin Williams: Over 6.5 -105 (Bold Prediction of the day)
Although Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians has struggled to a 5.23 ERA this year, the 25-year-old has outdone himself against the Twins this season. Set to play Minnesota on Tuesday, Williams is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA and seven strikeouts in three games against his club's divisional foes this season.