Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 5 picks including Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw and more for June 8, 2025

There are some great ways to bet on the top MLB pitchers, and that includes looking at the strikeout totals. Some of the best pitchers in the game are taking the mound on Sunday, as the schedule is loaded with some great matchups.

All of the top MLB pitchers have an over/under set for strikeout totals, giving you a chance to make some predictions on how dominant they will be. Remember that there is no guarantee when betting on props.

Here are five predictions you should make on Sunday.

Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts prop bets for June 8

Paul Skenes: Over 6.5 (-110)

Paul Skenes continues to be dominant on the mound, even though the Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled to give him any run support. Skenes will strike out at least seven batters on Sunday, as he could get to that total very early in the ballgame.

Clayton Kershaw: Over 3.5 (-120)

Clayton Kershaw is one of the top MLB pitchers - Source: Imagn

Veteran Clayton Kershaw is nearing the end of his career, but he is trying to prove that he can still be one of the top MLB pitchers. Kershaw will be facing a solid St. Louis Cardinals team on Sunday afternoon, but he will get to four strikeouts at least.

Spencer Strider: Under 6.5 (-160)

Spencer Strider, Atlanta Braves - Source: Imagn

It has been a miserable season for the Atlanta Braves, and they are facing an excellent San Francisco Giants team on Sunday. Spencer Strider has been pitching well this season, but take the under as the Giants will put the ball in play.

Safest Pick of the day: Carlos Rodon Under 7.5 (-130)

Carlos Rodon, New York Yankees - Source: Imagn

Mixing in a safe pick each day is something that should be considered, and it will be Carlos Rodon and his over/under total that is the way to go on Sunday. Rodon won't be able to strike out eight members of the Boston Red Sox, as this will be a competitive game.

Bold Prediction: Cade Horton Over 4.5 (+115)

Cade Horton is pitching today - Source: Imagn

Cade Horton is having a huge season for the Chicago Cubs, and he is a pitcher who can blow opposing hitters away with his fastball. If you are looking to make a bold prediction, taking Horton at over 4.5 strikeouts is the prediction you should go with.