Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Carlos Rodon, Jack Flaherty and more for August 9th, 2024

In terms of MLB pitching objectives, nothing is above a strikeout. With all thirty of the league's teams set to take to the field on Friday, thirty arms will be looking to rack up as many K's as they can.

By using odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, today, we are examining the MLB aces with the best odds of stringing together some whiffs. Keep reading to explore some of the odds.

Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - August 9

Carlos Rodon: Over 6.5 -140

The pitching prowess of New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon has bettered along with the warming weather. Between May 1 and July 1, the former Cy Young contender was 7-4 with a 5.46 ERA. In his last three starts, the 30-year-old is 3-0 with a 2.89 ERA, including 25 strikeouts in 18.1 innings of work.

"Carlos Rodón, 97mph" - Pitching Ninja

Garrett Crochet: Over 5.5 -155

With 162 strikeouts on the season, Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet ranks sixth in MLB in total strikeouts. Now 6-8 with a 3.19 ERA on the season, Corchet has not tossed more than four innings since June 30 but does boast some 21 strikeouts in his past 17 innings of work.

Zack Wheeler: Over 5.5 -150

Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler was nothing short of phenomenal in his last start against the Seattle Mariners on August 4. Through eight innings, the 34-year-old struck out nine hitters while not allowing a single run on two hits.

Now 11-5 with a 2.77 ERA on the season, Friday will mark Wheeler's 23rd start of the 2024 MLB season. Moreover, it will come against the D-Backs, who Wheeler has pitched to a 7-3 record against, with 77 strikeouts in 12 games.

Robbie Ray: Under 6.5 -150

Since returning from injury on July 30, San Francisco Giants pitcher and former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray has posted 23 strikeouts in 14.1 innings. Although he has allowed seven earned runs in that time, Ray has shown a command of both his breaking pitches and an ability to turn up the heat velocity-wise.

Jack Flaherty: Over 6.5 -185

After arriving in LA via a trade with the Detroit Tigers, Jack Flaherty made his MLB for the club on August 3, striking out seven members of the Oakland A's without allowing a run through six innings.

"Jack Flaherty is through five scoreless frames in his @Dodgers debut" - MLB

Now 8-5 with a 2.80 ERA on the season, Flaherty's 0.959 WHIP represents the lowest of his career, and his strikeout per nine innings figure is his highest ever, standing at 11.2.