Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Yusei Kikuchi, Aaron Nola and more for September 13th, 2024

On Friday, all 30 MLB teams will be in action. As such, fans will have the chance to watch some of the best arms take to the field in hopes of racking up the strikeouts.

Using odds supplied by DraftKings, here's a closer look at the top pitchers around MLB with the best strikeout odds to see which arms you might want to back on Friday.

Top MLB Strikeout Prop Odds - Sept. 13, 2024

#1. Yusei Kikuchi: Over 6.5 -135

Since his deadline trade from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Astros, pitcher Yusei Kikuchi's strikeout per nine innings rate has jumped from 10.1 to 11.6. Having struck out 18 batters over his last 13 innings, Kikuchi is undefeated in an Astros uniform as he makes his start on Friday against the Angels.

"Yusei Kikuchi's 2Ks in the 1st." - Pitching Ninja

#2. Aaron Nola: Over 5.5 -160

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola will take the mound against the New York Mets for his 30th start of the season on Friday. Currently 12-7 with a 3.41 ERA, Nola has struck out 198 members of the Mets in 27 career appearances against his club's divisional foes.

"Aaron Nola’s career stats vs. the New York Mets: 159.2 IP | 127 H | 57 ER | 48 BB | 198 K | 3.21 ERA | 1.10 WHIP" - Phillies Tailgate

#3. Dylan Cease: Over 6.5 -135

12-11 with a 3.71 ERA, the San Diego Padres will play behind Dylan Cease as the former Cy Young contender prepares for battle against the Giants on Friday. Now with 205 strikeouts on the season, Cease has 23 K's separating him from reaching a career figure in the category.

#4. Freddy Peralta: Over 4.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)

Freddy Peralta will make his thirtieth start of the 2024 MLB season on Friday against Arizona, a team he has owned throughout his career. In four career games against the D-Backs, the Milwaukee Brewers ace is 3-0, with a 0.55 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 16.1 innings of work.

"Freddy Peralta's Slider sends Mookie flying..." - Pitching Ninja

#5. Jacob deGrom: Over 6.5 -115 (Bold Prediction of the day)

Two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom will make his first start of the season for the Texas Rangers after missing most of the season due to Tommy John surgery. Against Friday's opponents, the Mariners, deGrom is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA, and 17 career strikeouts in 13 innings.

Note: Odds subject to change