Best MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Best MLB Player Prop Bets for Tuesday's NLCS
Which pitchers can rack up the strikeouts in today's MLB postseason game? Jason Radowitz provides his best MLB strikeout bets. Don't miss out on these MLB player prop bets for Tuesday's NLCS game.
Jason Radowitz - October 17, 2023, 10:28 AM EDT
4 minBest MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Best MLB Player Prop Bets for Tuesday's NLCS
We've got NLCS Game 2 on the horizon tonight.
The Phillies earned a Game 1 win with some power and a strong performance out of Zack Wheeler, who cashed our strikeout prop.
What can we expect with tonight's pitching matchup between Merrill Kelly and Aaron Nola?
Here are some strikeout props to consider for tonight's MLB Playoffs game.
October 17 Best MLB Strikeout Props
Merrill Kelly Over 4.5 Ks (-138) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Merrill Kelly could allow some long balls in this game. But if he goes five innings, I think he can reach five strikeouts.
Kelly's strikeout numbers have taken a hit over the last 30 days. He's struck out 20.8% of batters in the previous month despite earning 25.8% of strikeouts throughout the season.
But he's facing a Phillies lineup that has struck out 25.2% of the time against righties in the last 30 days. Only one player has struck out under 19% of the time against righties. Kelly has a lot of targets to earn strikeouts.
He typically earns more whiffs and swinging strikes against righties. The Phillies should have more righties than lefties in the lineup, too. Therefore, I'll back Kelly to get Over 4.5 Ks.
Aaron Nola Over 5.5 Ks (-134) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Aaron Nola has pitched in two postseason games this year. He had one game where he rarely earned strikeouts and another game where he racked the strikeouts up.
He'll take on an Arizona lineup that has combined to strike out 21.7% of the time against righties. Seven batters have struck out 22.4% of the time or fewer. But no batter has struck out under 17% of the time.
Nola still has potential against each batter in this Arizona lineup. He's earned 28.4% of whiffs and 15.1% of swinging strikes in the last 30 days. Both of those numbers are above the average in the MLB.
You'd also figure that Nola will throw at least six innings in this game. He's averaged almost one strikeout per inning over the last 30 days. Take his Over as well.
Best MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today
- Merrill Kelly Over 4.5 Ks (-138) (Bet $100 to collect $202)
- Aaron Nola Over 5.5 Ks (-134) (Bet $100 to collect $202)
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