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Some MLB slates go under the radar as strikeout prop gems, and today is one of those. With hot-handed starters, struggling offenses, and a couple of sneaky mismatches that the books might be underestimating, the board's full of value for bettors who are willing to dig a little deeper.
After dissecting the pitch statistics, recent K trends, and opposing whiff rates, five arms stood out with a legit upside to cash their overs. From workhorses to breakout stars, today’s strikeout props card has a little bit of everything, and a couple of bold value spots you won’t want to overlook.
Note: Odds are set by DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change. No outcome can be guaranteed when betting on sports.
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Max Meyer (MIA vs OAK) - Over 5.5 K (–165)
Max Meyer has been electric to open 2025, posting a 12.4 K/9 and a nasty 33.7% miss rate on his slider, one of the highest in the majors right now. He's posted 6+ Ks in 5 of his last 6 and gets to face an Oakland offense that's not so easy to punch out on paper but struggles with top-end sliders.
The juice is loaded at -165, but his premium swing-and-miss offerings make this a decent price with a good chance to hit over 5.5 Ks.
Jack Flaherty (DET @ LAA) - Over 6.5 K (–150)
Jack Flaherty is quietly having a solid rebound campaign, fanning 38 in 32.1 innings (10.6 K/9) with a 1.11 WHIP. He's cleared this line in three of his previous five starts and now faces an Angels lineup striking out at a top-five rate in the AL.
With Los Angeles's free-swinging approach and Flaherty's command trending upward, this line is ideal, and the value at -150 holds up well for a guy averaging over 6.5 Ks per start.
Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL vs LAD) - Over 4.5 K (–160)
Spencer Schwellenbach made waves with a 10-K game earlier in the year against the Marlins and now has 7.9 K/9 on his first handful of starts. Sure, the Dodgers do boast some plate discipline. The -160 line is a tad high, but against this Dodgers offense, the 4.5 number seems within sight.
Hunter Brown (HOU @ CWS) - Over 6.5 K (–150): Safest Pick
Best value on the board. Hunter Brown had 7+ strikeouts in 4 of his last 6 starts and faces a White Sox offense that's performed poorly against right-handed pitching. His 96 mph sinker-slider combo is leading to a 26.9% whiff rate. One of the better props on the board at this number and price.
Nick Lodolo (CIN vs WSH) - Over 5.5 K (+105): Bold Prediction
At plus money, here's your hard but smart play of the day. Nick Lodolo has crossed over once in 2 of his last 3 starts, one being a 9-K performance at Coors. Lodolo's been sharpened up lately with improved curveball control. At +105, this is one of the strongest value bets on the Saturday card.
