Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Cole Ragans, Robbie Ray and more for August 14

With the postseason approaching, watch out for MLB teams to begin asking for a little more out of their top arms. When it comes to pitching, there is no better way to get ahead than to log a strikeout.

On Wednesday, several MLB teams will be in action. By using odds supplied by DraftKings Sportsbook, here's a closer look at the top MLB strikeout prop leaders for Aug. 14. Keep reading to determine which arms you might want to select.

MLB Top Strikeout Prop Leaders - Aug. 14

#1. Cole Ragans: Over 6.5 -140

With 166 strikeouts this season, Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans leads his club and ranks sixth in MLB in the K department. Over his last two starts, Ragan has allowed just three earned runs in 12 innings, amassing 13 strikeouts in that period.

"Cole Ragans, 2Ks in the 1st" - Pitching Ninja

#2. Ronel Blanco: Over 6.5 -110

Despite the fact that he is only making $750,000 this season, Ronel Blanco's 3.02 ERA is the lowest on the Houston Astros' rotation this season. Now 9-6 on the season, Blanco has been tremendously successful at keeping his pitches out of play. In addition to his 1.047 WHIP figure, Blanco's 5.9 hits per nine innings value is the lowest among qualified MLB pitchers this year.

#3. Robbie Ray: Over 6.5 -165

Since making his MLB debut on July 22, former AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray is 2-1 with a 3.98 ERA. Although the southpaw has surrendered nine earned runs in 20 innings, Ray has 28 strikeouts during that span. On Wednesday, Ray will make his first start against the Braves since 2022.

"Robbie Ray grunts are back" - Cut4

#4. Bryan Woo: Over 5.5 +115

With a team ERA of just 3.48 this season, no team has surrendered fewer runs than the Seattle Mariners. On their outstanding rotation, Bryan Woo's 2.27 ERA ranks first, lower than that of Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert.

"Nothing like having Bryan Woo starting the day after a debacle at the ballpark" - Trident True

Though he had made just 13 starts this season, Woo is now 5-1 and has struck out 16 batters over his past 16 innings of work on the mound.

#5. Edward Cabrera: Over 5.5 -125

Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera will make his 13th start of 2024 against the visiting Phillies on Wednesday. Now 2-3 with a 5.20 ERA, Cabrera has spun 12 straight scoreless innings over his last two MLB starts.