With the trade deadline now just days away, MLB pitchers know that more than just their own clubs are watching. As such, as all 30 MLB teams take to the field this weekend, racking up some K's will be a priority for all teams.
Today, we are going to be looking at odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbooks to help us profile the MLB pitchers with the top strikeout odds today. Keep reading to determine which arms might serve you on Saturday.
Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - July 27
Ronel Blanco: Under 5.5 - 115
Ever since Ronel Blanco no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays in his first start of the season on Apri 1, the Dominican has been the ace of the Astros' rotation. Now 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA, Blanco has only one win in his last five starts, but has still shown a strong ability to strikeout the opposition this season. and his 0.99 WHIP is the lowest on his club's rotation.
Marcus Stroman: Under 4.5 -155
With 83 strikeouts on the season, New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman will likely surpass the figure of 119 that he logged in each of the past two seasons. The Long Island native is now 7-5 with a 3.51 ERA.
"I can’t get no rest…wearin’ every chain on my neck!" - Marcus Stroman
Although Stroman has registered just 13 strikeouts in his past 14 innings, the 32-year-old has 77 strikeouts in 17 appearances against the Red Sox, who will play the Yankees in Boston tonight with Stroman on the mound.
Tarik Skubal: Under 6.5 -110
Certainly a candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, Tarik Skubal has been putting on a clinic all season. The 27-year-old's 2.34 ERA leads all MLB starters, and his 146 strikeouts lead his club. 11-3 in 20 starts for the Detroit Tigers this season, Skubal has only allowed four earned runs in his past 20 innings, with 27 strikeouts over that period of time.
"Tarik Skubal looking like a Cy Young @BSMotorCity" - Barstool Baseball
Blake Snell: Under 7.5 -110
After returning from his second stint on the IL of the season on July 9, Blake Snell looks a lot more like the pitcher who won the NL Cy Young Award last year. On July 14, the Giants star tossed seven shutout innings against the Minnesota Twins, striking out eight. All said, Snell has fifteen strikeouts and an ERA of 1.00 since his return earlier this month.
Kutter Crawford: Under 8.5 -105
Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford will make his twenty-first start of the season on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Now 6-8 with a 3.37 ERA this season, Crawford was chased after coughing up six earned runs in five innings against the Dodgers.
"Kutter Crawford, Nasty 89mph Cutter." - Pitching Ninja
However, in his two starts before, Crawford pitched two consecutive seven-inning shutouts, including a four-strikeout outing against the Yankees on July 7.
Note: Odds subject to change