Today's Top MLB Pitchers' Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 Picks Including Chris Sale, Max Scherzer and More for July 9th, 2024

Striking batters out is arguably the name of the game for MLB pitchers. It doesn't require any defense, save for a catcher receiving the pitch, and it guarantees an out. Nothing else does, and it's become one of the primary ways to judge pitchers. It's also a popular prop bet for sports bettors. Here are some of the best bets to watch out for today.

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Best MLB strikeout prop bets July 9

5) Zack Wheeler Under 6.5 -120

Zack Wheeler may not get seven strikeouts (Imagn)

Zack Wheeler has been pretty good this season for strikeouts. He's cutting down 26.7% of batters faced and averaging more than a strikeout per inning. However, the odds aren't overwhelming that Wheeler will stay under his line, so it's a difficult bet to make. Nevertheless, he is expected to have six or fewer strikeouts today.

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4) Carlos Rodon Over 6.5 -120

Carlos Rodon should hit seven strikeouts (Imagn)

Carlos Rodon has struck out 23.7% of his batters this year, averaging a little more than one per inning. As with Wheeler, the odds aren't overwhelming with regard to his line. Nevertheless, with a weak offense on deck, the New York Yankees star is expected to hit seven or more strikeouts today.

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3) Nick Lodolo Over 6.5 -120

Nick Lodolo should get seven strikeouts (Imagn)

Nick Lodolo is striking out over a quarter of his batters faced this season. The Cincinnati Reds star has a solid 9.39 K/9 rate in 2024. The odds aren't strong that Lodolo will surpass the 6.5 line the oddsmakers have set, but he has been solid this year and very well could today.

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2) Chris Sale Over 6.5 -145

Chris Sale strikes out a lot of batters (Imagn)

Chris Sale strikes out more than 32% of the batters he faced. That's among the league leaders, so he's usually a good pick to go over his line on any given day. Today, the oddsmakers expect him to, with ease, record seven strikeouts for the Atlanta Braves.

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1) Max Scherzer Under 6.5 -160

Don't expect Max Scherzer to get a lot of strikeouts (Getty)

Max Scherzer is not expected to get a lot of strikeouts today. The veteran Texas Rangers star is only striking out 17.7% of his batters faced. He's averaging less than six strikeouts per nine innings this year. His line of 6.5 is seemingly unachievable.