Today's Top MLB Pitchers' Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Tarik Skubal, Gerrit Cole and more for July 12, 2024

The strikeout remains one of the most poignant measures of MLB pitching success. As such, registering the coveted K is something that all 30 pitchers who take to the mound on Friday will be aiming for.

Here's a closer look at the starting pitchers with the best odds of racking up strikeouts with the MLB All-Star Game now just around the corner.

Top 5 MLB Strikeout Prop Bets - July 12

#1. Tarik Skubal – Under 6.5 -125

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal's 2.37 ERA on the season leads all American League starters, and strikeouts have been a massive facet of his continued success.

"A trio of strikeouts in the 6th and 12 total for Tarik Skubal! He's matched a career high." - MLB

Now 10-3 on the season, his 110 innings pitched sets him on course for a career-high in the category. Set to make the start against the visiting Dodgers, Skubal tossed seven innings of one-run ball, while picking up a career-high 13 strikeouts, in his last start against the Reds.

#2. Sean Manaea – Under 6.5 -120

Sean Manaea will get the ball for the Mets as they welcome the Colorado Rockies to Citi Field on Friday. Now sporting his lowest ERA since 2018, Manaea's 87 strikeouts this season also leads the entire Mets' pitching staff. Although his career numbers against Colorado are not exactly favorable, he has picked up 27 strikeouts in 30 career innings against the team.

#3. Cole Ragans – Over 7.5 -145

Cole Ragans' 134 strikeouts rank fifth in MLB this season. The Kansas City Royals starter has been relying heavily on his fastball to overpower opponents and rack up the strikes. Already having set a career-high in innings pitched so far this year, Ragans' has also surpassed his career figure in strikeouts, and was recently named to the first All-Star game of his career.

"Cole Ragans, 11th K" - Pitching Ninja

#4. Garrett Crochet – Over 7.5 -155

With 146 strikeouts this season, no other arm in MLB has as many strikeouts as Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet. Lack of crucial run support has saddled Crochet with a record of 6-6, but he sports a commendable 3.08 ERA, and also leads the league in FIP, with a 2.43 figure.

#5. Gerrit Cole – Under 5.5 -120

Defending AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole has had struggles getting back to his former glory since he returned to action last month. Now 1-1 in four starts, Cole has only managed 17 innings since his return from an elbow injury. However, the New York Yankees ace has dominated the O's, who will be this weekend's opponents. In just 13 games against Baltimore, Cole has struck out 98 batters.

"Gerrit Cole is on the hill for Game 1 in Baltimore. @MontefioreNYC" - YES Network