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Getting strikeouts is arguably the name of the game for an MLB pitcher. That's often how they are judged and it's the only out that requires just one other player on the field to be involved. Everything else requires multiple players and can go wrong, but a strikeout is straightforward and thus, easier to bet on. Here are today's best prop bets for pitcher strikeouts.
Today's best MLB strikeout prop bets
5) Chris Sale Under 6.5 -170
Chris Sale is one of the most prolific strikeout pitchers of this generation. This season, the Atlanta Braves star is striking out 32.7% of his batters faced. That said, getting to seven is a harder bar to clear than most pitchers face, and the odds don't like his chances of doing so today.
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4) Jon Gray Over 4.5 -125
Jon Gray isn't a huge strikeout pitcher, as evidenced by his 20.6% strikeout rate and 7.95 K/9. The Texas Rangers pitcher just doesn't strike many people out. However, five strikeouts is such a low number that he's very likely to pass regardless.
3) Andrew Abbott Over 5.5 -135
Andrew Abbot hardly strikes anyone out. He has an 18.5% strikeout rate. He averages less than seven strikeouts per nine innings. However, getting to six strikeouts shouldn't be terribly difficult today for the Cincinnati Reds ace, even though the odds aren't overwhelming.
2) Mitch Keller Under 5.5 -130
Mitch Keller strikes out just 21.6% of the batters he faces and averages under one per inning pitched. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace is not expected to surpass six strikeouts today, though the odds aren't particularly overwhelming either way. He is a good pitcher who might have a solid outing, but don't look for a lot of strikeouts.
1) Mitchell Parker Under 4.5 -130
Mitchell Parker has struggled of late for the Washington Nationals. Despite a decent matchup today, the odds don't like Parker's chances. The line for Parker is 4.5 strikeouts, but Las Vegas is taking the under in expectation that another difficult outing is in store for the young pitcher.
