Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Gerrit Cole, Paul Skenes and more for August 22nd, 2024

When an MLB starting pitcher strikes a hitter out, it's pretty much always the best outcome. It doesn't require any defensive help and it guarantees an out. It's a pretty common occurrence during each start, as most pitchers get more than a few every time out.

Determining exactly how many with regard to an over/under line is a difficult but fun prop bet. On that note, we've compiled today's best picks on DraftKings. Yesterday, one of our predictions hit.

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Best MLB strikeout prop bets for August 22

#5) Gerrit Cole: Under 6.5 -145

Gerrit Cole is an under candidate today (Imagn)

The New York Yankees ace is finally beginning to look like himself. He's been excellent, boasting a 60:16 strikeout-to-walk ratio this season and a 26.8% of the batters he has faced. Still, the Cleveland Guardians boast a good offense that doesn't strike out very often and Gerrit Cole's line is high.

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#4) Nick Lodolo: Over 5.5 -140

Take the over on Nick Lodolo today (Imagn)

Nick Lodolo is striking out just a tick under 24% of the batters he's facing this year. The Cincinnati Reds ace has a 9.19 K/9 as well. Today against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who don't boast an elite offense, he is a good pick to hit the over on strikeouts.

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#3) Justin Steele: Over 5.5 -155

Take the over on Justin Steele's strikeouts (Imagn)

Justin Steele has a 24% K rate and an 8.92 K/9 rate. Despite those somewhat low strikeout numbers, the Chicago Cubs ace has a very strong chance to break six strikeouts. This is because the Miami Marlins have one of the worst offenses in baseball.

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#2) Spencer Schwellenbach: Under 6.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)

Pick Spencer Schwellenbach to hit the under (Imagn)

Atlanta Braves rookie Spencer Schwellenbach has a 27.5% strikeout rate. However, he's today's safest pick to hit the under because he's tasked with facing the Philadelphia Phillies and his line is on the higher side today.

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#1) Paul Skenes: Over 7.5 -110 (Bold Prediction of the day)

Paul Skenes is today's bold pick (Imagn)

Today's bold prediction features Paul Skenes, a pitcher with a 31.8% K rate and 11.11 K/9. Despite those gaudy numbers, Skenes is today's bold prediction because his line is so high. He's also facing a pretty decent Cincinnati Reds offense, but there's still hope.