Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Zack Wheeler, Max Fried and more for September 6th, 2024

When starting pitchers take the mound, their goal is to record outs and often, that is in the form of a strikeout. They usually do that a fair amount of times per game, and it's become a popular prop bet to predict how many with regard to an over/under line. To that end, we've got today's best bets from DraftKings to look out for. Yesterday, three of the picks hit.

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Best MLB strikeout prop bets for September 6

#5) Frankie Montas: Over 6.5 -150

Frankie Montas has struggled this season (Imagn)

Frankie Montas has mostly struggled this year. The now-Milwaukee Brewers hurler has a 19.9% K rate and a disappointing 7.84 K/9. Those numbers are far from inspiring, so you can confidently take the under today even against the Colorado Rockies.

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#4) Zack Wheeler: Under 7.5 -160

Take the under on Zack Wheeler (Imagn)

Zack Wheeler has pitched very well this season, and that includes a 27.5% K rate and 9.82 K/9. The Philadelphia Phillies ace is amid a Cy Young charge, but he does have a high over/under line. Even against the Miami Marlins, take the under.

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#3) Cole Ragans: Under 7.5 -155

Take the under on Cole Ragans today (Imagn)

Cole Ragans has been spectacular for the Kansas City Royals, sporting a 29.5% K rate and 10.99 K/9. However, the line is pretty high today and the pitcher does have to face a good team in the Minnesota Twins. That's why, in spite of the metrics, you should take the under.

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#2) Sean Manaea: Over 5.5 -160 (Safest pick of the day)

Sean Manaea is today's safest prediction (Imagn)

Sean Manaea has been lights out recently, and for the season, the New York Mets ace has a 25% K rate and is mowing down over one batter per inning. Today, he's up against the Cincinnati Reds and has a lower line. He's the safest pick of the day.

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#1) Max Fried: Over 5.5 -105 (Bold Prediction of the day)

Max Fried is today's bold prediction (Imagn)

Max Fried has pitched well this season for the Atlanta Braves. His strikeout numbers aren't outstanding (22.4% strikeout rate and 8.32 K/9), but he's been good. The line is lower, which is why he might hit the over despite the numbers. He's today's bold pick against the Toronto Blue Jays.