Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga and more for September 16th, 2024

Although several MLB teams will have off days on Monday, there are still plenty of top-caliber arms in action. As such, fans will have plenty of chances to witness some strikeouts firsthand.

Today, using odds supplied by DraftKings sportsbook, we will be examining the arms with the best odds of racking up some strikeouts around MLB. Keep reading to see which aces you might want to back on Monday, September 16.

Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - September 16

Matthew Boyd: Over 5.5 -155

Southpaw Matthew Boyd is due to make his seventh start of the season for the Cleveland Guardians. Although injuries have limited Boyd this season, the 33-year-old has surrendered just one run in each of his last three six-inning outings. Now 2-1 on the season, Boyd will bring a 2.18 ERA to Monday's game against the Twins.

Sean Manaea: Over 5.5 -165

Sean Manaea has unexpectedly been one of the Mets' most dependable arms this season. Now 11-5 with a 3.35 ERA, Manaea dazzled in his last start against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight in 6.2 innings.

Reid Detmers: Over 6.5 -155

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers will get the nod against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. While injuries have limited Detmers to just 14 starts thus far this season, the 24-year-old's 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings figure tops his value for last season, when he logged 168 total K's.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Over 4.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)

Although LA Dodgers rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto has only been able to make four starts since June 1, he has been outstanding in each.

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In his return from a three-month IL stint on September 10, Yoshinobu tossed four innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing just three hits, no runs, and eight strikeouts.

Shota Imanaga: Over 6.5 -105 (Bold Prediction of the day)

Shota Imanaga of the Cubs is wrapping up a successful rookie MLB season. Now 13-3, the Japanese ace has spun to a 3.03 ERA, alongside 159 strikeouts in 160 innings of work.

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While he has pitched incredibly well lately, Imanaga has not struck out as many as usual. This is evidence that despite tossing seven innings of three-run ball in his last start, Imanaga only logged four strikeouts. As he goes into battle against the A's, Imanaga will represent our bold prediction of the day.

Note: Odds subject to change