Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Carlos Rodon, Paul Skenes and more for September 9th, 2024

When MLB starting pitchers take the mound, they often run up a high tally of strikeouts. Predicting what their final total will be, based on an over/under line is a challenging but fun prop bet that sports bettors have been doing a lot of. To that end, we've compiled DraftKings' best lines to look out for today to make the best picks.

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Best MLB strikeout prop bets for September 9

#5) Carlos Rodon: Over 6.5 -140

Take the over on Carlos Rodon (Imagn)

Carlos Rodon has good strikeout numbers for the New York Yankees: 26.7% K rate and 10.16 K/9. Today, the odds like his chances of following up his double-digit strikeout outing last time with at least seven against the Kansas City Royals to open the week.

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#4) Cristopher Sanchez: Under 6.5 -155

Take the under on Cristopher Sanchez (Imagn)

Cristopher Sanchez has been very good this year for the Philadelphia Phillies, though not in the strikeout department. He has a lowly 19.8% strikeout rare and an even lower 7.42 K/9. Today, his line is 6.5, which means it's a smart idea to take the under against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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#3) Brady Singer: Under 5.5 -160

Take the under on Brady Singer vs. the Yankees (Imagn)

Brady Singer has been good for the Kansas City Royals, and he's got a 22.6% K rate and 8.53 K/9. Neither of those numbers implies a big strikeout day is coming, especially against a talented Yankees offense that's due for a big day after a pretty lengthy slump.

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#2) Nick Martinez: Over 3.5 -170 (Safest pick of the day)

Nick Martinez is today's safest pick (Imagn)

The safest pick of the day is Nick Martinez. The Cincinnati Reds veteran's strikeout numbers are not good at all: 19.5% K rate and 7.26 K/9. However, his line is so low that it is difficult to envision him not recording at least four strikeouts against the Atlanta Braves.

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#1) Paul Skenes: Over 7.5 +120 (Bold prediction of the day)

Paul Skenes is the bold prediction today (Imagn)

It may not be all that bold to predict eight strikeouts for Paul Skenes on any given start, but the odds are not in his favor. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace is up against the Miami Marlins, who are a good matchup, so it stands to reason that he will defy the odds and hit the over today.