Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Carlos Rodon, Chris Sale and more for Aug. 28, 2024

On Wednesday, some of the best arms in MLB will have the opportunity to show off their skills to fans. As such, there are some opportunities to profit from that success.

By using odds supplied by DraftKings Sportsbook, we will examine the pitchers with the best odds of racking up the K's on Wednesday. Keep reading to see which MLB aces you might want to put some money on.

Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - Aug. 28

Paul Skenes: Over 6.5 -140

On Wednesday, Paul Skenes will return to face the Cubs, against whom he made his MLB debut in May. Already a strong NL Rookie of the Year candidate, Skenes brings an 8-2 record and a 2.16 ERA to his 18th start of the season.

"The electricity levels are off the charts. Paul Skenes picks off Elly De La Cruz" - MLB

In his last start against the Cincinnati Reds, Skenes tossed six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out nine.

Carlos Rodon: Under 6.5 -155

After a shaky start to the season, New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon appears to have regained at least some of his composure. In his last four starts, the leftie is 3-1 with a 3.10 ERA and spun six shutout innings against the Colorado Rockies in his last start on Aug. 23. In one career game against the Nats, his Wednesday's opponents. Rodon threw six innings, allowing one run.

Chris Sale: Over 7.5 -160

35-year-old Braves ace Chris Sale is defying the laws of aging with his performance thus far in the 2024 MLB season. In addition to leading the MLB in winning percentage with his .824 figure, the veteran left-hander's 2.63 ERA leads all qualified NL starters. Set to face the Twins on Wednesday, Sale is 11-6. with a 3.81 in 30 career contests against Minnesota.

Eduardo Rodriguez: Over 4.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez represents the safest MLB DFS pick for Aug. 28. Despite only making three starts this year due to injury, the 31-year-old Venezuelan is undefeated with a 3.94 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 16 innings.

"Eduardo Rodríguez, Nasty 87mph Changeup...and Sword." - Pitching Ninja

In his last start against the Mets in 2023, Rodriguez tossed eight innings, striking out nine without allowing a single run.

Kyle Harrison: Over 4.5 -110 (Bold Prediction of the day)

MLB sophomore Kyle Harrison will make his 23rd start of the season for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Now 7-5 with a 4.00 ERA, the 23-year-old has been spotty this season, rendering him our bold prediction of the day.

Note: All Odds are Subject to Change