Best MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Best MLB Player Prop Bets for Friday
Which pitchers can rack up the strikeouts on May 31th? Find out in Jason Radowitz's best MLB strikeout bets article. End your week on the right foot with these MLB player prop bets for Friday.
Jason Radowitz - May 31, 2024, 9:19 AM EDT
5 minBest MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Best MLB Player Prop Bets for Friday
After another 3-0 sweep, we've hit six consecutive strikeout props in our last two articles.
Let's keep that momentum going with three more strikeout props for tonight's 15-game slate.
May 31 Best MLB Strikeout Props
Jose Berrios Over 5.5 Ks (+106) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Jose Berrios's strikeout rate has dropped significantly from last season. Last year, he struck out 23.9% of batters, but this season, he's only added 19.8%.
However, he's still earned 25.2% of strikeouts against lefties. Although the Pirates only have four lefties in the projected lineup, those four lefties have combined to strike out 25.5% over the last 30 days against righties.
In addition, the Pirates still have six batters with strikeout rates of at least 23.5% over the last 30 days. With six targets and lefties who strikeout consistently, I'll back Berrios to add at least six strikeouts at +106 tonight.
Sixto Sanchez Under 2.5 Ks (+118) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
I'm feeling good today, so let's go for it.
Sixto Sanchez has only struck out 11.5% of batters this season. While his sample size has only reached 148 batters, that's enough for me. Sanchez doesn't have a put-away pitch.
Meanwhile, he'll take on a Rangers lineup that has only struck out 19.3% of the time over the last month. However, realistically, the Rangers have just one batter who has struck out more than 22.2% of the time over the last 30 days.
With only one target (Adolis Garcia), I'll take my chances with the Under 2.5 at +118.
Michael Wacha Under 3.5 Ks (-104) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Michael Wacha has only struck out 20.6% of batters this season. While he's been better against lefties, he's in line to face a balanced Padres lineup.
That said, the Padres have only struck out against righties 18.6% of the time against righties in the last month. Only Fernando Tatis Jr. and David Peralta have struck out at a high rate against righties. Granted, Peralta hasn't been with the team most of the last 30 days, to begin with.
Without Tatis and Peralta, the Padres wouldn't have a single batter striking out more than 19.4% of the time. Plus, Tatis is the second-highest power threat against righties in the last 30 days for San Diego.
Let's back Wacha's Under.
Best MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today
- Jose Berrios Over 5.5 Ks (+106) (Bet $100 to collect $206)
- Sixto Sanchez Under 2.5 Ks (+118) (Bet $100 to collect $218)
- Michael Wacha Under 3.5 Ks (-104) (Bet $104 to collect $204)
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