Breaking down two props to bet for the MLB action on Monday, June 17, including a pick for Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes.
Let's see if we can keep it going with a pair of striekout props today that look like good value on Monday night.It's Paul Skenes Day again!
Last week, we took the over for plus money on his 7.5 K prop, and we cashed. Skenes ended the day with eight strikeouts vs. the Cardinals, and he pitched into the seventh inning. Today's prop is even higher, and it's a lot harder to get to nine strikeouts than eight, but here are a few reasons why we are going for it.I'm kidding .
Second, the Reds have the third-highest strikeout rate in the league when facing right-handed pitching , and this is the first time they will have seen Skenes. The advantage goes to the pitcher in that scenario.Third, Skenes is striking batters out at a 34.5% clip, for an average of 12.42 batters per nine innings. If Skenes can make it into the seventh again, he has an excellent chance to exceed this prop.
Skenes has exceeded this prop in only two of six starts; however, he did it vs. the Tigers and the Cubs, who have the sixth and seventh highest K-rates vs. right-handed pitching, respectively. The Reds are even more strikeout-prone, as mentioned above.Paxton has been punching out batters at a mere 5.28 per nine innings this season.The Rockies hit better and strike out less against left-handed pitchers and at home.
Paxton's FIP is 5.27, and things could get away from him at Coors. I don't see him going deep into this game, so for plus money, I'll bet on the under.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.In addition to being a fantasy sports and betting analyst at Sports Illustrated, Jennifer is a radio host for Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio, and she hosts her own podcast, “Waiver Wired” on the Extra Points podcast network.
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