
Sunday's MLB Best Bets: Bailey Falter, Sandy Alcantara, and the Strikeout Watch List
Sunday's MLB Best Bets: Bailey Falter, Sandy Alcantara, and the Strikeout Watch List
We're still in the first week after the MLB All-Star Break which is the most dangerous time to be a pitcher strikeout prop bettor. Everyone knows that. These managers are full of tricks this time of the year. One could easily be the secret pitch count which is the kiss of death for true players like us. Still, we can't be scared of these guys. In my opinion, I think we should do something to push back a little. Instead of only having two or three guys on the strikeout list, maybe we throw five at them. I went through the board and there are spots everywhere. Plus it's Sunday so we need to gamble more than normal. The NFL will be here in no time so our endurance needs to be at a high level. Feels right.
Remember, we need to see AT LEAST five of these batters in these lineups when they are released. If that happens, get ready to fire away. If we don't see at least five of these names in each lineup, walk away. We'll find something better. Don't forget to be somebody today.
Cubs at Phillies - 12:05 pm ET
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Pitcher Target - Bailey Falter 6+ Strikeouts (+220) (Bet $100 to Win $220)
Cubs To Look For When Lineup Is Released:
- Alfonso Rivas (40% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Patrick Wisdom (39% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Nelson Velazquez (38.1% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- David Bote (36.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Ian Happ (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Wilson Contreras (30% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Seiya Suzuki (26.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
Marlins at Pirates - 1:35 pm ET
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Pitcher Target - Sandy Alcantara 7+ Strikeouts (+138) (Bet $100 to Win $138)
Pirates To Look For When Lineup Is Released:
- Bryan Reynolds (60% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Greg Allen (50% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Ben Gamel (39% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Oneil Cruz (37.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Jake Marisnick (36.7% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Yoshi Tsutsugo (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Diego Castillo (31% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Daniel Vogelbach (30.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
Yankees at Orioles - 1:35 pm ET
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Pitcher Target - Dean Kremer 5+ Strikeouts (+230) (Bet $100 to Win $230)
Yankees To Look For When Lineup Is Released:
- Giancarlo Stanton (42.9% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Josh Donaldson (41.7% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Martin Gonzalez (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Joey Gallo (30.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Aaron Judge (26.9% strikeout rate last 15 days)
Angels at Braves - 1:35 pm ET
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Pitcher Target - Reid Detmers 6+ Strikeouts (+180) (Bet $100 to Win $180)
Braves To Look For When Lineup Is Released:
- Matt Olson (42.9% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Ronald Acuna (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Adam Duvall (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Michael Harris (32.5% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Eddie Rosario (32.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Marcell Ozuna (27.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Orlando Arcia (27.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
Rockies at Brewers - 2:10 pm ET
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Pitcher Target - Chad Kuhl 5+ Strikeouts (+158) (Bet $100 to Win $158)
Brewers To Look For When Lineup Is Released:
- Keston Hiura (37.5% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Tyrone Taylor (33.3% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Pedro Severino (30.8% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Mike Brosseau (30% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Christian Yelich (30% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Hunter Renfroe (29% strikeout rate last 15 days)
- Luis Urias (28.6% strikeout rate last 15 days)
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