Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Saturday, April 25, 2026)?

Zack Wheeler (PHI) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.6 K against ATL. A 30% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.

What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?

The top projected-K starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026: Zack Wheeler (~6.6 K), Jacob Misiorowski (~6.5 K), MacKenzie Gore (~6.0 K), Garrett Crochet (~5.8 K), Ryan Weathers (~5.7 K). The full board ranks every starter.

How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?

It weighs each starter's strikeout ability against the specific hitters he's set to face, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside. The exact way those pieces are weighted and combined is our own model, tuned weekly against results.

Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?

Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.

What's the projected strikeout number?

A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.

Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.

What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?

Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.

Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?

A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.

What's the confidence meter?

How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.

Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?

Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)

Are these confirmed or projected lineups?

Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.

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Strikeouts Board · Archive

Best MLB strikeouts matchups — Saturday, April 25, 2026

Every starting pitcher on the Saturday, April 25, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by strikeout upside against today's lineup. Whiff rate, the bats he's facing, how deep he goes, and command. Results show how each call played out.

★★ Plays of the Day

Our highest-conviction strikeout calls — where our model diverges a high percentage from the book's line (lineups final, so the play is locked). To date this season, strikeout PODs are hitting at a 64% rate — a +16% return.

Δ2.1Germán MárquezFinal SD @ AZwe project 4.6 K vs the 2.5 lineOver 2.5-120✗

Δ1.7Garrett CrochetFinal BOS @ BALwe project 5.8 K vs the 7.5 lineUnder 7.5-114✓

Purely a research signal based on this season and our model, which is continuously tuned throughout the season. Not betting advice — 21+, please play responsibly (1-800-GAMBLER).

Final · 17–1

BOSaway

BALhomeTop matchup54 Final · 11–9

SEAaway

STLhomeTop matchup41 Final · 3–5

CLEaway

TORhomeTop matchup45 Final · 2–6

MIAaway

SFhomeTop matchup46 Final · 1–6

MINaway

TBhomeTop matchup30 Final · 6–3

WSHaway

CWShomeTop matchup40 Final · 6–4

SDaway

AZhomeTop matchup22 Final · 3–4

ATHaway

TEXhomeTop matchup62 Final · 1–12

LAAaway

KChomeTop matchup34 Final · 8–3

NYYaway

HOUhomeTop matchup54 Final · 6–3

PITaway

MILhomeTop matchup73 Final · 2–9

DETaway

CINhomeTop matchup52 Final · 4–12

CHCaway

LADhomeTop matchup23 Final · 8–5

PHIaway

ATLhomeTop matchup100

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#Pitcher · MatchupScore

Pitcher strikeouts Rate30.3% K / BF

vs LHB29.7%

vs RHB30.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)25.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.0 BF

Expected batters faced23.0

From recent starts0

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.6 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ronald Acuña Jr. (R)19.0%3.0

2. Drake Baldwin (L)22.3%3.0

3. Matt Olson (L)21.2%3.0

4. Ozzie Albies (L)17.5%3.0

5. Michael Harris II (L)18.9%3.0

6. Austin Riley (R)24.8%2.0

7. Jorge Mateo (R)23.8%2.0

8. Mike Yastrzemski (L)23.5%2.0

9. Eli White (R)21.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+115-155

BOLBetOnline+110-143

BRBetRivers+102-134

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+121-155

FDFanDuel+108-144

MBMyBookie+105-145

We project 6.6 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate30.6% K / BF

vs LHB32.6%

vs RHB24.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Oneil Cruz (L)27.3%3.0

2. Nick Yorke (R)20.1%3.0

3. Bryan Reynolds (L)24.4%3.0

4. Ryan O'Hearn (L)20.2%3.0

5. Nick Gonzales (R)18.2%2.7

6. Spencer Horwitz (L)17.5%2.0

7. Jake Mangum (L)20.3%2.0

8. Konnor Griffin (R)24.4%2.0

9. Henry Davis (R)22.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 7.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+110-150

BOLBetOnline-119-109

BRBetRivers-112-120

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings+103-131

FANFanatics-105-125

FDFanDuel+104-138

MBMyBookie-123-113

We project 6.5 K vs the 7.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate26.0% K / BF

vs LHB22.7%

vs RHB26.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.1%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.5 BF

Expected batters faced22.5

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Shea Langeliers (R)24.1%3.0

2. Nick Kurtz (L)27.7%3.0

3. Colby Thomas (R)30.3%3.0

4. Tyler Soderstrom (L)23.9%3.0

5. Jacob Wilson (R)18.4%2.5

6. Carlos Cortes (L)20.4%2.0

7. Jeff McNeil (L)16.8%2.0

8. Austin Wynns (R)20.8%2.0

9. Zack Gelof (R)25.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-155+115

BOLBetOnline-135+104

BRBetRivers-139+105

BOVBovada-130+100

DKDraftKings-133+104

FDFanDuel-132+100

MBMyBookie-135-102

We project 6.0 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

★★ Play of the Day

We're projecting 5.8 K, but the book line is 7.5 — so the play is Under 7.5.

Our highest-conviction strikeout calls, where our model diverges a high percentage from the book's line. To date this season, strikeout PODs are hitting at a 64% rate — a +16% return on the season.

Purely a research signal based on this season and our model, which is continuously tuned throughout the season. Not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.8% K / BF

vs LHB23.2%

vs RHB25.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.8 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Taylor Ward (R)19.4%3.0

2. Gunnar Henderson (L)23.2%3.0

3. Adley Rutschman (R)19.7%3.0

4. Pete Alonso (R)23.7%3.0

5. Tyler O'Neill (R)23.7%3.0

6. Jeremiah Jackson (R)22.3%2.1

7. Leody Taveras (R)23.8%2.0

8. Coby Mayo (R)23.9%2.0

9. Colton Cowser (L)26.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 7.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BOLBetOnline+104-135

BRBetRivers-108-122

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-112-114

FDFanDuel-114-114

MBMyBookie+100-138

We project 5.8 K vs the 7.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate27.9% K / BF

vs LHB28.5%

vs RHB25.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.6%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.7 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Carlos Correa (R)19.3%3.0

2. Yordan Alvarez (L)16.3%3.0

3. Isaac Paredes (R)19.1%3.0

4. Jose Altuve (R)21.3%3.0

5. Christian Walker (R)22.1%3.0

6. Yainer Diaz (R)18.9%2.1

7. Cam Smith (R)24.0%2.0

8. Christian Vázquez (R)22.0%2.0

9. Brice Matthews (R)28.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+105-145

BOLBetOnline+115-149

BRBetRivers+115-155

BOVBovada+115-150

DKDraftKings+128-164

FDFanDuel+110-146

MBMyBookie+109-152

We project 5.7 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.5% K / BF

vs LHB21.0%

vs RHB26.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.5%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.5 BF

Expected batters faced22.5

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.7 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. TJ Friedl (L)20.8%3.0

2. Matt McLain (R)24.8%3.0

3. Elly De La Cruz (L)24.8%3.0

4. Sal Stewart (R)21.3%3.0

5. Nathaniel Lowe (L)21.1%2.5

6. Spencer Steer (R)27.0%2.0

7. Tyler Stephenson (R)27.6%2.0

8. Dane Myers (R)21.2%2.0

9. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R)18.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-110-120

BOLBetOnline-125-103

BRBetRivers-129-104

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-136+107

FDFanDuel-138+104

MBMyBookie-128-107

We project 5.7 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.5% K / BF

vs LHB24.0%

vs RHB25.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.9 BF

Expected batters faced22.9

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Agustín Ramírez (R)21.0%3.0

2. Otto Lopez (R)18.6%3.0

3. Kyle Stowers (L)21.7%3.0

4. Connor Norby (R)23.2%3.0

5. Xavier Edwards (R)18.9%2.9

6. Heriberto Hernández (R)23.4%2.0

7. Owen Caissie (L)31.0%2.0

8. Liam Hicks (L)16.9%2.0

9. Jakob Marsee (L)21.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-155+115

BOLBetOnline-152+116

BOVBovada-150+115

DKDraftKings-147+115

FANFanatics-150+115

FDFanDuel-158+118

MBMyBookie-153+111

We project 5.5 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.7% K / BF

vs LHB19.8%

vs RHB24.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness24.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Brandon Nimmo (L)23.4%3.0

2. Joc Pederson (L)25.7%3.0

3. Corey Seager (L)23.7%3.0

4. Jake Burger (R)23.6%3.0

5. Josh Jung (R)20.9%3.0

6. Ezequiel Duran (R)23.1%2.1

7. Danny Jansen (R)24.9%2.0

8. Evan Carter (L)24.0%2.0

9. Sam Haggerty (R)28.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-135+100

BOLBetOnline-135+105

BRBetRivers-143+108

DKDraftKings-148+116

FANFanatics-140+105

MBMyBookie-138+100

We project 5.5 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.5% K / BF

vs LHB24.5%

vs RHB23.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.4 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Angel Martínez (L)25.1%3.0

2. Chase DeLauter (L)14.8%3.0

3. José Ramírez (L)17.0%3.0

4. Rhys Hoskins (R)27.1%3.0

5. George Valera (L)18.6%2.9

6. Daniel Schneemann (L)25.9%2.0

7. Juan Brito (L)23.8%2.0

8. Bo Naylor (L)23.3%2.0

9. Brayan Rocchio (L)17.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-145+105

BOLBetOnline-120-108

BRBetRivers-139+104

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-132+104

FDFanDuel-114-114

MBMyBookie-124-111

We project 5.4 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.6% K / BF

vs LHB21.5%

vs RHB23.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Trea Turner (R)21.2%3.0

2. Dylan Moore (R)24.5%3.0

3. Bryce Harper (L)18.5%3.0

4. Adolis García (R)26.9%3.0

5. Brandon Marsh (L)20.0%3.0

6. Bryson Stott (L)19.0%2.2

7. Alec Bohm (R)21.0%2.0

8. Justin Crawford (L)19.9%2.0

9. Garrett Stubbs (L)20.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-120-110

BOLBetOnline-110-118

BRBetRivers-109-122

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-104-123

FANFanatics-105-125

FDFanDuel-114-114

MBMyBookie-114-121

We project 5.1 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.2% K / BF

vs LHB20.1%

vs RHB22.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.6%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. JJ Wetherholt (L)20.7%3.0

2. Iván Herrera (R)18.1%3.0

3. Alec Burleson (L)16.8%3.0

4. Jordan Walker (R)27.8%3.0

5. Nolan Gorman (L)26.9%3.0

6. Masyn Winn (R)21.9%2.6

7. Nathan Church (L)23.3%2.0

8. Yohel Pozo (R)19.1%2.0

9. Victor Scott II (L)25.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline-105-123

BRBetRivers-107-124

BOVBovada+105-135

DKDraftKings-103-124

FANFanatics+100-130

FDFanDuel+102-136

MBMyBookie-109-127

We project 5.1 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.7% K / BF

vs LHB21.1%

vs RHB22.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.3 BF

Expected batters faced22.3

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Andrew Benintendi (L)24.6%3.0

2. Munetaka Murakami (L)25.6%3.0

3. Miguel Vargas (R)17.7%3.0

4. Colson Montgomery (L)26.7%3.0

5. Everson Pereira (R)23.6%2.3

6. Tanner Murray (R)22.0%2.0

7. Chase Meidroth (R)20.3%2.0

8. Derek Hill (R)25.8%2.0

9. Drew Romo (L)27.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+115-155

BOLBetOnline+113-147

BRBetRivers+120-162

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+111-141

FDFanDuel+108-144

MBMyBookie+108-149

We project 5.2 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.9% K / BF

vs LHB25.4%

vs RHB21.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.2 BF

Expected batters faced22.2

From recent starts2

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness24.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. James Wood (L)25.4%3.0

2. Curtis Mead (R)19.8%3.0

3. Luis García Jr. (L)23.4%3.0

4. Brady House (R)26.1%3.0

5. Daylen Lile (L)20.9%2.2

6. Brad Lord (R)22.0%2.0

7. Joey Wiemer (R)26.9%2.0

8. Nasim Nuñez (R)23.5%2.0

9. Drew Millas (R)28.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-140+105

BOLBetOnline-154+118

BRBetRivers-130-103

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-146+114

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-136+102

MBMyBookie-156+112

We project 5.5 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.4% K / BF

vs LHB19.8%

vs RHB23.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.4%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.5 BF

Expected batters faced23.5

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Trent Grisham (L)19.5%3.0

2. Ben Rice (L)23.4%3.0

3. Aaron Judge (R)24.4%3.0

4. Cody Bellinger (L)17.7%3.0

5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L)25.1%3.0

6. Amed Rosario (R)21.4%2.5

7. Austin Wells (L)19.9%2.0

8. Ryan McMahon (L)25.2%2.0

9. José Caballero (R)21.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline+124-161

BRBetRivers+123-165

BOVBovada+130-170

DKDraftKings+123-158

FANFanatics+110-145

FDFanDuel+118-158

MBMyBookie+117-163

We project 5.0 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.5% K / BF

vs LHB24.1%

vs RHB22.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Willy Adames (R)28.1%3.0

2. Luis Arraez (L)9.8%3.0

3. Matt Chapman (R)20.0%3.0

4. Rafael Devers (L)28.6%3.0

5. Casey Schmitt (R)22.1%2.8

6. Jung Hoo Lee (L)15.3%2.0

7. Heliot Ramos (R)24.6%2.0

8. Drew Gilbert (L)21.3%2.0

9. Patrick Bailey (L)21.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline-139+107

BRBetRivers-165+123

BOVBovada-145+110

DKDraftKings-146+115

FDFanDuel-140+106

MBMyBookie-141+102

We project 5.1 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.1% K / BF

vs LHB20.2%

vs RHB25.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.2 BF

Expected batters faced21.2

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Zach Neto (R)23.2%3.0

2. Mike Trout (R)24.2%3.0

3. Jo Adell (R)18.3%3.0

4. Yoán Moncada (R)27.9%2.2

5. Oswald Peraza (R)23.9%2.0

6. Vaughn Grissom (R)17.5%2.0

7. Adam Frazier (L)22.0%2.0

8. Travis d'Arnaud (R)21.6%2.0

9. Josh Lowe (L)22.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+100-135

BRBetRivers-109-122

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-119-107

FDFanDuel-110-120

We project 5.2 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.4% K / BF

vs LHB22.0%

vs RHB26.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.1 BF

Expected batters faced22.1

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Myles Straw (R)19.9%3.0

2. Ernie Clement (R)15.6%3.0

3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)16.3%3.0

4. Kazuma Okamoto (R)21.8%3.0

5. Jesús Sánchez (L)21.3%2.1

6. Daulton Varsho (L)20.6%2.0

7. Davis Schneider (R)25.3%2.0

8. Andrés Giménez (L)19.1%2.0

9. Tyler Heineman (R)20.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BOLBetOnline+100-130

BRBetRivers-118-113

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings+103-131

FANFanatics+100-130

FDFanDuel-106-125

MBMyBookie-104-133

We project 5.0 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.5% K / BF

vs LHB23.7%

vs RHB20.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.4%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.5 BF

Expected batters faced23.5

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)27.5%3.0

2. Willson Contreras (R)24.5%3.0

3. Wilyer Abreu (L)18.7%3.0

4. Marcelo Mayer (L)21.4%3.0

5. Andruw Monasterio (R)22.4%3.0

6. Jarren Duran (L)21.2%2.5

7. Caleb Durbin (R)18.3%2.0

8. Connor Wong (R)22.3%2.0

9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R)22.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+120-160

BOLBetOnline+113-147

BRBetRivers+106-139

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+109-139

FANFanatics+110-145

FDFanDuel+108-144

MBMyBookie+108-149

We project 5.1 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.0% K / BF

vs LHB18.8%

vs RHB27.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.3%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.6 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness19.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Chandler Simpson (L)13.0%3.0

2. Junior Caminero (R)20.7%3.0

3. Jonathan Aranda (L)22.3%3.0

4. Yandy Díaz (R)15.5%3.0

5. Jonny DeLuca (R)19.0%2.7

6. Ben Williamson (R)22.2%2.0

7. Cedric Mullins (L)21.1%2.0

8. Nick Fortes (R)18.7%2.0

9. Richie Palacios (L)18.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-135+100

BOLBetOnline-154+118

BRBetRivers-162+120

DKDraftKings-148+116

MBMyBookie-156+112

We project 4.6 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.3% K / BF

vs LHB20.2%

vs RHB26.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload20.3 BF

Expected batters faced20.3

From recent starts3

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Carter Jensen (L)25.1%3.0

2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)20.0%3.0

3. Vinnie Pasquantino (L)17.1%2.3

4. Salvador Perez (R)23.6%2.0

5. Jac Caglianone (L)24.2%2.0

6. Isaac Collins (L)27.4%2.0

7. Michael Massey (L)20.3%2.0

8. Nick Loftin (R)19.3%2.0

9. Kyle Isbel (L)21.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline-103-125

BRBetRivers-108-124

DKDraftKings-106-120

FANFanatics-115-115

FDFanDuel-112-118

MBMyBookie-107-128

We project 4.5 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.2% K / BF

vs LHB17.6%

vs RHB24.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.4 BF

Expected batters faced22.4

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.7 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Nicky Lopez (L)16.6%3.0

2. Michael Busch (L)24.9%3.0

3. Michael Conforto (L)24.7%3.0

4. Matt Shaw (R)21.9%3.0

5. Seiya Suzuki (R)24.6%2.4

6. Moisés Ballesteros (L)19.8%2.0

7. Dansby Swanson (R)21.4%2.0

8. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)22.9%2.0

9. Miguel Amaya (R)25.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+110-150

BOLBetOnline+113-147

BRBetRivers+120-159

BOVBovada+115-150

DKDraftKings+123-157

FANFanatics+110-145

FDFanDuel+116-154

MBMyBookie+108-149

We project 4.7 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

★★ Play of the Day

We're projecting 4.6 K, but the book line is 2.5 — so the play is Over 2.5.

Purely a research signal based on this season and our model, which is continuously tuned throughout the season. Not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.3% K / BF

vs LHB19.7%

vs RHB21.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.9 BF

Expected batters faced21.9

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.6 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jorge Barrosa (L)31.0%3.0

2. Ketel Marte (L)19.0%3.0

3. Corbin Carroll (L)25.5%3.0

4. Adrian Del Castillo (L)24.1%2.9

5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R)18.8%2.0

6. Ildemaro Vargas (L)16.1%2.0

7. Nolan Arenado (R)21.2%2.0

8. Jose Fernandez (R)24.1%2.0

9. Alek Thomas (L)22.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 2.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-125-105

BOLBetOnline-120-108

BRBetRivers-129-105

BOVBovada-130+100

DKDraftKings-128+100

FANFanatics-125-105

FDFanDuel-132+100

MBMyBookie-124-111

We project 4.6 K vs the 2.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.8% K / BF

vs LHB20.4%

vs RHB21.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.7%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.6 BF

Expected batters faced21.6

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Shohei Ohtani (L)25.4%3.0

2. Freddie Freeman (L)16.0%3.0

3. Santiago Espinal (R)19.9%3.0

4. Kyle Tucker (L)21.1%2.6

5. Alex Call (R)20.0%2.0

6. Dalton Rushing (L)24.2%2.0

7. Andy Pages (R)22.5%2.0

8. Hyeseong Kim (L)23.5%2.0

9. Alex Freeland (L)27.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+105-140

BOLBetOnline+117-152

BRBetRivers+132-177

DKDraftKings+113-145

MBMyBookie+111-154

We project 4.5 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.2% K / BF

vs LHB17.4%

vs RHB22.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.0 BF

Expected batters faced23.0

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Brice Turang (L)21.7%3.0

2. William Contreras (R)15.9%3.0

3. Jake Bauers (L)22.4%3.0

4. Tyler Black (L)23.1%3.0

5. Garrett Mitchell (L)31.7%3.0

6. Sal Frelick (L)15.9%2.0

7. Greg Jones (L)23.7%2.0

8. Luis Rengifo (L)17.8%2.0

9. Joey Ortiz (R)21.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BOLBetOnline+107-139

BRBetRivers-107-124

BOVBovada+105-135

DKDraftKings-101-126

FDFanDuel+100-132

MBMyBookie+102-141

We project 4.2 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate17.2% K / BF

vs LHB16.8%

vs RHB20.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.1%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.3 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ramón Laureano (R)26.2%3.0

2. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)22.6%3.0

3. Jackson Merrill (L)23.9%3.0

4. Manny Machado (R)21.1%3.0

5. Xander Bogaerts (R)16.6%2.6

6. Gavin Sheets (L)21.8%2.0

7. Ty France (R)17.2%2.0

8. Freddy Fermin (R)20.2%2.0

9. Jake Cronenworth (L)22.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+100-135

BOLBetOnline+113-147

BRBetRivers+114-152

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+115-147

FDFanDuel+114-152

MBMyBookie+108-149

We project 4.3 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.9% K / BF

vs LHB24.4%

vs RHB20.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.4%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.0 BF

Expected batters faced22.0

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Byron Buxton (R)23.8%3.0

2. Austin Martin (R)17.2%3.0

3. Josh Bell (R)18.7%3.0

4. Ryan Jeffers (R)17.9%3.0

5. Victor Caratini (R)19.2%2.0

6. Luke Keaschall (R)18.0%2.0

7. Matt Wallner (L)27.5%2.0

8. Royce Lewis (R)22.1%2.0

9. Brooks Lee (R)19.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline-154+118

BRBetRivers-162+120

DKDraftKings-142+111

FANFanatics-160+120

MBMyBookie-156+112

We project 4.2 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate17.3% K / BF

vs LHB22.1%

vs RHB16.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)6.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Connor Joe (R)24.3%3.0

2. Cal Raleigh (R)23.4%3.0

3. Julio Rodríguez (R)20.4%3.0

4. Josh Naylor (L)21.0%3.0

5. Randy Arozarena (R)21.7%3.0

6. J.P. Crawford (L)21.9%2.1

7. Mitch Garver (R)22.1%2.0

8. Cole Young (L)19.1%2.0

9. Leo Rivas (R)23.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline+118-154

BRBetRivers+114-152

BOVBovada+125-165

DKDraftKings+116-148

FDFanDuel+114-152

MBMyBookie+112-156

We project 4.2 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate16.8% K / BF

vs LHB19.7%

vs RHB16.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Kevin McGonigle (L)17.5%3.0

2. Matt Vierling (R)22.6%3.0

3. Colt Keith (L)20.0%3.0

4. Riley Greene (L)23.1%3.0

5. Dillon Dingler (R)18.6%2.6

6. Jahmai Jones (R)23.1%2.0

7. Spencer Torkelson (R)26.5%2.0

8. Wenceel Pérez (L)19.6%2.0

9. Hao-Yu Lee (R)22.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-150+110

BOLBetOnline-135+104

BRBetRivers-141+106

BOVBovada-145+110

DKDraftKings-132+104

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-144+108

MBMyBookie-138+100

We project 4.0 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Best MLB Strikeout Pitcher Matchups — Saturday, April 25, 2026

Zack Wheeler (PHI) is the top strikeout start on the Saturday, April 25, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 6.6 K, with Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) right behind. Every starter on the slate is ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his whiff rate, the lineup he's facing, how deep he goes, and his command. It's the same read DFS and strikeout-prop players make before lock.

Top strikeout spot: Zack Wheeler

Zack Wheeler (PHI) is the best strikeout matchup on the board at 100, projected for about 6.6 K against ATL. He's missing bats at a 30% clip — strikeouts per batter faced — and ATL has been around league average, going down 21% of the time. He's lined up for about 23 batters, so the volume's there for a big number.

The rest of the top of the board

Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) (73) — about 6.5 K vs PIT: a 31% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
MacKenzie Gore (TEX) (62) — about 6.0 K vs ATH: a 26% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 23% of the time.
Garrett Crochet (BOS) (54) — about 5.8 K vs BAL: a 25% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 23% of the time.
Ryan Weathers (NYY) (54) — about 5.7 K vs HOU: a 28% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
Jack Flaherty (DET) (52) — about 5.7 K vs CIN: a 24% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 23% of the time.

Whiffiest lineups to attack today

TEX is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Jeffrey Springs is the arm to exploit it (45).
WSH is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Noah Schultz is the arm to exploit it (39).
CWS is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Jake Irvin is the arm to exploit it (40).
ATH is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — MacKenzie Gore is the arm to exploit it (62).

How it played out

The top 10 starts averaged 5.0 strikeouts. Top play Zack Wheeler punched out 6. We grade every projection against the box score so you can see how the board held up.

How to read these strikeout matchups

Each starter's score (0–100) weighs his strikeout ability against every hitter in the lineup, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Higher means more whiffs point his way. The exact weighting is our own — we project a strikeout count and grade every start against what actually happened.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Saturday, April 25, 2026)?: Zack Wheeler (PHI) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.6 K against ATL. A 30% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?: The top projected-K starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026: Zack Wheeler (~6.6 K), Jacob Misiorowski (~6.5 K), MacKenzie Gore (~6.0 K), Garrett Crochet (~5.8 K), Ryan Weathers (~5.7 K). The full board ranks every starter.
How many strikeouts did the top matchup get on Saturday, April 25, 2026?: Zack Wheeler punched out 6.
How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?: It weighs each starter's strikeout ability against the specific hitters he's set to face, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside. The exact way those pieces are weighted and combined is our own model, tuned weekly against results.
Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?: Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.
What's the projected strikeout number?: A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.
What does K/BF mean?: Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.
What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?: Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.
Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?: A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.
What's the confidence meter?: How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.
Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?: Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)
Are these confirmed or projected lineups?: Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.
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