Best MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Top MLB Pitcher Prop Bets for Opening Day
On top of home run props, Jason Radowitz is delivering his best MLB Strikeout bets for Opening Day. Will Paul Skenes start hot against the Marlins? He's targeting several stars in their strikeout props for Thursday, March 27th.
Jason Radowitz - March 27, 2025, 10:10 AM EDT
4 minBest MLB Strikeout Bets: Lock In This Expert's Top MLB Pitcher Prop Bets for Opening Day
It's Opening Day in the MLB!
That said, since it's the start of the season, tread lightly. Regarding strikeout props, many starters might not go super deep in their first start as they work up to a higher workload. Keep that in mind when wagering on the MLB over the next couple of weeks.
Still, I've got some strikeout props that I'll be firing on. I've shared them below.
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March 27 Best MLB Strikeout Props
Tanner Bibee Under 4.5 Ks (-104) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Tanner Bibee was pretty impressive last season. As a matter of fact, he struck out 26% of batters and gave up just 6% of walks all season.
Still, he allowed a .176 ISO and wOBA of .309 with a lot of hard contact, little ground balls, and over 25% of line drives.
He'll take on a projected Royals lineup that struck out only 18.1% of the time against righties last season. The Royals only have one batter in the lineup that struck out more than 20.5% against righties last year.
The Royals potentially add some power against Bibee and knock him out early. Plus, with the way the Royals' projected lineup swung the bat against righties last season, it'll be really hard for Bibee to land at least five strikeouts.
Paul Skenes Over 7.5 Ks (-104) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Look, I'm not expecting Paul Skenes to pitch super deep into this game.
But has anyone seen the opening day lineup for the Marlins?
I don't think casual fans could even name one player. It's really bad. But what makes it even worse is the fact that the Marlins will have five players in the lineup who struck out at least 29.6% of the time last season against righties.
Skenes struck out 33% of batters last season. He also held teams to a .097 ISO and wOBA of .249. Even if he goes five innings, Skenes could end up with 8+ strikeouts. I wouldn't even be surprised if he did this in four innings.
The Marlins' lineup hit a .123 ISO and wOBA of .288 collectively, with 26.5% of strikeouts and only 5.8% of walks.
Justin Steele Under 4.5 Ks (-164) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
I like Justin Steele, and I think the Cubs will win tonight. However, I don't think Steele will win this game by adding a lot of strikeouts.
Steele struck out only 23% of right-handed batters last season. He also struck out five batters in four innings after allowing five runs against the Dodgers in the Tokyo Series.
That said, the Diamondbacks' projected lineup struck out just 18.2% of the time against lefties last season. Only Corbin Carroll and Eugenio Suarez struck out more than 19.3% of the time against lefties.
Plus, the Diamondbacks should have six righties in the lineup. Steele struggled to earn strikeouts against righties more than lefties last season.
Take his Under.
Best MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today
- Tanner Bibee Under 4.5 Ks (-104) Click here for the latest Guardians vs. Royals Odds
- Paul Skenes Over 7.5 Ks (-104) Click here for the latest Pirates vs. Marlins Odds
- Justin Steele Under 4.5 Ks (-164) Click here for the latest Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Odds
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