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On Monday, the final full week of the 2024 MLB season will get underway. Although the winners and losers of the season have more or less already been identified, arms around the league will be looking to finish the season on a high note.
Today, by using odds supplied by DraftKings sportsbook, we will be examining the MLB arms with the best odds of throwing together some strikeouts. Keep reading to determine which MLB stars you might want to back on Sept. 23.
Top MLB Strikeout Prop Leaders - September 23
Aaron Nola: Under 6.5 -145
After a bumpy few outings, Aaron Nola returned to his vintage self in his last outing, spinning seven innings, allowing just 1 run, and striking out 9 Miami Marlins. Currently 12-8 on the season, Nola has 183 strikeouts in 188.1 innings, and boasts 36 strikeouts over his last five games.
"Aaron Nola, Wicked Knuckle Curves. 7th and 8th K's" - Pitching Ninja
Eduardo Rodriguez: Over 5.5 -145
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has pitched to a 5.09 ERA in eight starts this season. Despite a late start due to injury, the 31-year-old Venezuelan has demonstrated an ability to get strikeouts. Having struck out eighteen over his past 11.1 innings, Rodriguez comes into the game with a 0.95 WHIP and only one walk over his past two starts.
Chris Bassitt: Under 6.5 -165
35-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt has had a mixed season, but appears to be finishing out the 2024 MLB campaign on a positive note. In his past 15 innings, Bassitt has allowed 5 earned runs and struck out 17. In his career against Boston, who will play in Toronto on Monday, Bassitt is 2-1 with a 2.21 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.
Tanner Houck: Over 3.5 -175 (Safest pick of the day)
Tanner Houck will take to the mound for the Red Sox in Toronto. Entering Monday is an AL-best 0.6 home runs per nine innings figure, Houck's 3.21 ERA leads the Red Sox' rotation, and the 28-year-old Missouri native has struck out 35 batters in 32 career innings against the Jays.
"TANNER HOUCK WITH A COMPLETE GAME SHUTTY PIECE #MizzouMade" - Barstool Mizzou
Hunter Brown: Over 6.5 -110 (Bold Prediction of the day)
Since the All-Star break, Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros has been one of MLB's most solid arms. Since July 15, Brown is 4-2 with a 2.33 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 11 games.
"Hunter Brown just stole Luis Arráez's Soul" - Pitching Ninja
Now his team leader in strikeouts with 171 of them, Brown has allowed 7 earned runs in his past 17 innings and has also logged 16 strikeouts in that span.
Note: Odds subject to change
