Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Yusei Kikuchi, Robbie Ray and more for August 25th, 2024

There will be 30 starting pitchers in the MLB on Sunday, and they are all expected to record more than a few strikeouts. A popular prop bet is trying to predict how many each starter will put up, which is easier said than done even when pitchers are given an over/under line. To that end, we've got the best bets from DraftKings for Aug. 25 that you should be interested in.

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Best MLB strikeout prop bets for Aug. 25

5) Bryan Woo: Under 6.5 -155

Take the under on Bryan Woo today (Imagn)

Bryan Woo has not had much success in the strikeout department. The Seattle Mariners star has a paltry 19.7% K rate and a 6.81 K/9 rate, so he's been disappointing in that area. That makes it easy to take the under on him today facing the San Francisco Giants.

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4) Kevin Gausman: Over 5.5 -145

Take the over on Kevin Gausman (Imagn)

Kevin Gausman has been fairly mediocre for the Toronto Blue Jays this year, posting a 21.4% strikeout rate and 8.17 K/9. However, everyone's a strikeout candidate when facing the dismal Los Angeles Angels, so pick the over on Gausman.

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3) Robbie Ray: Over 6.5 -160

Take the over on Robbie Ray strikeouts (Imagn)

Robbie Ray has been excellent in the strikeout department this year. He's striking out 33.6% of batters faced, which translates to a career-high 12.69 K/9. Ray's been phenomenal for the San Francisco Giants this season, so look for him to continue that today against the Seattle Mariners.

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2) Yusei Kikuchi: Under 6.5 -165 (Safest pick of the Day)

Take the over on Yusei Kikuchi (Imagn)

Houston Astros lefty ace Yusei Kikuchi is today's safest pick. He's up against the Baltimore Orioles, but his strikeout numbers are good overall. He sports a 27.4% K rate and a sterling 10.50 K/9. The star pitcher has good odds to have a pretty strong outing today.

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1) Tanner Houck: Over 4.5 -110 (Bold Prediction of the Day)

Tanner Houck is today's bold prediction (Imagn)

Tanner Houck is the bold prediction of the day since he's facing a red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks team and ordinarily has below-average strikeout numbers (21.1% K rate and 7.96 K/9). Fortunately, the line is pretty low for the Boston Red Sox star, but it's still a hard one to pick.