Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Sunday, June 28, 2026)?

Chris Sale (ATL) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.7 K against SF. A 27% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.

What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?

The top projected-K starts on Sunday, June 28, 2026: Chris Sale (~6.7 K), Jesús Luzardo (~6.5 K), Hunter Brown (~6.1 K), Kyle Bradish (~5.8 K), Brandon Woodruff (~5.5 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 · Today

Best MLB strikeouts matchups — Sunday, June 28, 2026

Every starting pitcher on the Sunday, June 28, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by strikeout upside against today's lineup. Whiff rate, the bats he's facing, how deep he goes, and command. Tap any card for the full breakdown.

★ Plays of the Day

No identified Plays of the Day on this slate — our model didn't find a strikeout disagreement with the book big enough to clear our edge threshold. The model still ran every matchup; it just didn't flag a play worth posting today. This season strikeout PODs are hitting 64% — a +15% return.

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WSHaway

BALhomeTop matchup79 1:35 PM ET

CINaway

PIThomeTop matchup55 1:37 PM ET

TEXaway

TORhomeTop matchup40 1:40 PM ET

HOUaway

DEThomeTop matchup80 1:40 PM ET

SEAaway

CLEhomeTop matchup72 1:40 PM ET

AZaway

TBhomeTop matchup67 1:40 PM ET

PHIaway

NYMhomeTop matchup98 2:10 PM ET

KCaway

CWShomeTop matchup27 2:10 PM ET

CHCaway

MILhomeTop matchup78 2:10 PM ET

COLaway

MINhomeTop matchup44 2:15 PM ET

MIAaway

STLhomeTop matchup47 3:15 PM ET

ATHaway

LAAhomeTop matchup52 4:05 PM ET

ATLaway

SFhomeTop matchup100 4:10 PM ET

LADaway

SDhomeTop matchup59 7:20 PM ET

NYYaway

BOShomeTop matchup72

PROJSome lineups aren't official yet — 8 starts use an opposing lineup projected from that team's last game. The strikeout projection updates automatically once the official lineup posts, ~2 hours before first pitch.

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#Pitcher · MatchupScore

Pitcher strikeouts Rate27.5% K / BF

vs LHB30.1%

vs RHB24.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.5%

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

Workload24.3 BF

Expected batters faced24.3

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.7 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 20@ MIA8

May 28@ BOS8

Jun 4vs TOR6

Jun 10@ CWS6

Jun 20vs MIL7

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Luis Arraez (L)13.6%3.0

2. Casey Schmitt (R)20.3%3.0

3. Jung Hoo Lee (L)16.9%3.0

4. Rafael Devers (L)25.4%3.0

5. Willy Adames (R)25.5%3.0

6. Bryce Eldridge (L)24.4%3.0

7. Matt Chapman (R)22.1%2.3

8. Drew Gilbert (L)25.4%2.0

9. Drew Cavanaugh (L)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

BRBetRivers-162+120

BOVBovada-150+115

FDFanDuel-154+116

We project 6.7 K vs the 7.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate28.8% K / BF

vs LHB28.0%

vs RHB27.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.4%

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

Workload24.1 BF

Expected batters faced24.1

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30@ LAD6

Jun 5vs CWS2

Jun 10@ TOR8

Jun 16vs MIA9

Jun 23@ WSH13

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Carson Benge (L)22.8%3.0

2. Juan Soto (L)16.7%3.0

3. Bo Bichette (R)19.0%3.0

4. Eric Wagaman (R)22.4%3.0

5. Francisco Alvarez (R)21.3%3.0

6. Mark Vientos (R)21.1%3.0

7. Tyrone Taylor (R)22.0%2.1

8. Brett Baty (L)28.7%2.0

9. Luis Torrens (R)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 6.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-155+115

BOLBetOnline-149+115

BOVBovada-160+120

DKDraftKings-156+122

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-158+118

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate27.6% K / BF

vs LHB27.5%

vs RHB24.9%

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

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

Workload22.1 BF

Expected batters faced22.1

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.1 K

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

Last 4 GamesStrikeouts

Mar 26vs LAA9

Mar 31vs BOS8

Jun 16vs DET7

Jun 22@ TOR4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Kevin McGonigle (L)14.2%3.0

2. Colt Keith (L)19.1%3.0

3. Riley Greene (L)23.8%3.0

4. Dillon Dingler (R)22.5%3.0

5. Kerry Carpenter (L)27.2%2.1

6. Zach McKinstry (L)20.0%2.0

7. Hao-Yu Lee (R)27.1%2.0

8. James Outman (L)36.6%2.0

9. Matt Vierling (R)21.2%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-140+105

BOLBetOnline-156+120

BRBetRivers-148+110

BOVBovada-150+115

FDFanDuel-148+112

We project 6.1 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate26.8% K / BF

vs LHB23.8%

vs RHB28.0%

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

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

Workload23.8 BF

Expected batters faced23.8

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 31vs TOR4

Jun 6@ TOR3

Jun 11vs SEA5

Jun 17@ SEA12

Jun 22@ LAA9

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. James Wood (L)28.3%3.0

2. Luis García Jr. (L)17.0%3.0

3. Curtis Mead (R)22.0%3.0

4. CJ Abrams (L)20.4%3.0

5. Dylan Crews (R)23.2%3.0

6. Daylen Lile (L)17.3%2.8

7. Jacob Young (R)22.0%2.0

8. Jorbit Vivas (L)17.5%2.0

9. Keibert Ruiz (L)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 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-155+115

BOLBetOnline-161+123

BRBetRivers-148+110

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-145+113

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-134+110

We project 5.8 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate27.3% K / BF

vs LHB25.1%

vs RHB26.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)20.3%

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

Workload21.6 BF

Expected batters faced21.6

From recent starts7

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

Apr 12vs WSH6

Apr 18@ MIA4

Apr 24vs PIT3

Apr 30vs AZ2

Jun 22@ CIN10

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)24.9%3.0

2. Alex Bregman (R)17.2%3.0

3. Michael Busch (L)22.5%3.0

4. Seiya Suzuki (R)26.3%2.6

5. Ian Happ (L)27.0%2.0

6. Nico Hoerner (R)13.0%2.0

7. Michael Conforto (L)22.0%2.0

8. Miguel Amaya (R)21.2%2.0

9. Dansby Swanson (R)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 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-160+120

BOLBetOnline-152+117

BRBetRivers-136+102

BOVBovada-145+110

FANFanatics-150+115

FDFanDuel-142+116

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate26.1% K / BF

vs LHB27.0%

vs RHB23.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.5%

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

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.9 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 27vs WSH4

Jun 3@ NYY6

Jun 8vs NYY5

Jun 17@ MIL4

Jun 22@ CWS8

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. J.P. Crawford (L)22.4%3.0

2. Julio Rodríguez (R)21.6%3.0

3. Josh Naylor (L)14.9%3.0

4. Randy Arozarena (R)23.2%3.0

5. Cal Raleigh (L)26.8%3.0

6. Cole Young (L)17.4%2.4

7. Colt Emerson (L)28.0%2.0

8. Mitch Garver (R)22.0%2.0

9. Victor Robles (R)18.4%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-135+100

BOLBetOnline-143+110

BRBetRivers-136+102

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-140+110

FDFanDuel-134+110

We project 5.9 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.2% K / BF

vs LHB22.8%

vs RHB23.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.5%

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

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30@ CLE7

Jun 5@ NYY3

Jun 12vs TEX7

Jun 18vs TOR4

Jun 23@ COL11

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Paul Goldschmidt (R)23.3%3.0

2. Ben Rice (L)22.6%3.0

3. Amed Rosario (R)25.1%3.0

4. Cody Bellinger (L)16.1%3.0

5. Jasson Domínguez (L)23.3%3.0

6. José Caballero (R)22.1%2.6

7. Max Schuemann (R)24.3%2.0

8. Anthony Volpe (R)22.4%2.0

9. Austin Wells (L)23.5%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 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-150+110

BOLBetOnline-135+105

BRBetRivers-159+118

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-139+109

FDFanDuel-132+108

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.7% K / BF

vs LHB24.0%

vs RHB24.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)19.4%

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

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs LAA4

Jun 5@ MIA9

Jun 10vs BOS13

Jun 16@ LAD7

Jun 22vs KC5

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ketel Marte (L)15.9%3.0

2. Geraldo Perdomo (L)15.1%3.0

3. Corbin Carroll (L)21.8%3.0

4. Adrian Del Castillo (L)25.0%3.0

5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R)20.3%3.0

6. Pavin Smith (L)22.0%2.1

7. Nolan Arenado (R)19.6%2.0

8. Ildemaro Vargas (L)22.0%2.0

9. Tommy Troy (R)22.9%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

MGMBetMGM-110-120

BOLBetOnline-110-118

BOVBovada-105-125

DKDraftKings-113-113

FANFanatics-105-125

FDFanDuel-102-120

We project 5.2 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.5% K / BF

vs LHB23.5%

vs RHB25.7%

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 starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 29@ ATH3

Jun 4vs CLE7

Jun 10@ CLE7

Jun 17vs CWS7

Jun 23@ DET5

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Masataka Yoshida (L)18.3%3.0

2. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)24.6%3.0

3. Wilyer Abreu (L)18.1%3.0

4. Willson Contreras (R)21.6%3.0

5. Jarren Duran (L)24.7%2.3

6. Caleb Durbin (R)16.5%2.0

7. Anthony Seigler (R)19.7%2.0

8. Carlos Narváez (R)22.7%2.0

9. Tsung-Che Cheng (L)23.8%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 Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-140+105

BOLBetOnline-132+102

BRBetRivers-130-103

BOVBovada-125-105

DKDraftKings-133+104

FANFanatics-130+100

FDFanDuel-128-104

We project 5.3 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.8% K / BF

vs LHB25.6%

vs RHB24.7%

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

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

Workload21.4 BF

Expected batters faced21.4

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 25vs COL8

Jun 1@ AZ3

Jun 7vs LAA2

Jun 14@ CWS8

Jun 21vs BAL4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)19.4%3.0

2. Samad Taylor (R)21.9%3.0

3. Jackson Merrill (L)23.9%3.0

4. Manny Machado (R)23.2%2.4

5. Gavin Sheets (L)22.5%2.0

6. Xander Bogaerts (R)20.1%2.0

7. Miguel Andujar (R)18.2%2.0

8. Will Wagner (L)19.4%2.0

9. Freddy Fermin (R)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 Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BOLBetOnline-114-114

BRBetRivers-117-114

BOVBovada-110-120

DKDraftKings-121-106

FANFanatics-110-120

FDFanDuel-108-122

We project 5.2 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.3% K / BF

vs LHB21.5%

vs RHB25.9%

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

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

Workload21.8 BF

Expected batters faced21.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.9 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 22@ BAL7

May 28vs LAA9

Jun 2@ TB6

Jun 7vs SEA7

Jun 12@ CLE1

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jeremy Peña (R)18.8%3.0

2. Yordan Alvarez (L)22.0%3.0

3. Isaac Paredes (R)18.0%3.0

4. Christian Walker (R)23.0%2.8

5. Joey Loperfido (L)22.4%2.0

6. Yainer Diaz (R)18.0%2.0

7. Taylor Trammell (L)22.0%2.0

8. Jake Meyers (R)20.4%2.0

9. Raynel Delgado (L)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 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-105-125

BOLBetOnline-111-116

BRBetRivers-106-125

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-117-109

FANFanatics-115-115

FDFanDuel-110-110

We project 4.9 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.1% K / BF

vs LHB18.9%

vs RHB21.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.7%

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

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs MIN5

Jun 5@ ATL4

Jun 11vs LAD3

Jun 16@ ATH7

Jun 23vs SEA4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Elly De La Cruz (L)25.3%3.0

2. Sal Stewart (R)23.0%3.0

3. JJ Bleday (L)21.4%3.0

4. Eugenio Suárez (R)30.0%3.0

5. Spencer Steer (R)26.3%3.0

6. Noelvi Marte (R)22.1%2.6

7. Tyler Stephenson (R)22.0%2.0

8. TJ Friedl (L)21.7%2.0

9. Edwin Arroyo (L)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 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-150+110

BRBetRivers-137+104

BOVBovada-170+130

DKDraftKings-163+128

FDFanDuel-158+128

We project 5.3 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.9% K / BF

vs LHB22.1%

vs RHB21.9%

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

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

Workload22.5 BF

Expected batters faced22.5

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 26@ ATH3

Jun 1vs NYM7

Jun 8@ BAL3

Jun 14@ WSH2

Jun 20vs BOS6

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Steven Kwan (L)14.1%3.0

2. Travis Bazzana (L)18.6%3.0

3. Chase DeLauter (L)22.0%3.0

4. Kyle Manzardo (L)28.8%3.0

5. Kahlil Watson (L)25.7%2.5

6. Brayan Rocchio (L)17.0%2.0

7. Cooper Ingle (L)22.0%2.0

8. Gabriel Arias (R)29.8%2.0

9. Austin Hedges (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 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-135+100

BOLBetOnline-125-103

BRBetRivers-117-114

BOVBovada-145+110

DKDraftKings-142+111

FANFanatics-140+105

FDFanDuel-148+112

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate18.7% K / BF

vs LHB16.6%

vs RHB22.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.1%

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

Workload22.2 BF

Expected batters faced22.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.9 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 15vs SF2

May 20@ LAA2

May 25vs SEA2

Jun 17vs PIT2

Jun 23@ SF5

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Zach Neto (R)30.3%3.0

2. Nolan Schanuel (L)15.6%3.0

3. Jo Adell (R)24.1%3.0

4. Jorge Soler (R)29.2%3.0

5. Wade Meckler (L)21.7%2.3

6. Denzer Guzman (R)20.0%2.0

7. Donovan Walton (L)21.0%2.0

8. Logan O'Hoppe (R)25.1%2.0

9. Josh Lowe (L)25.5%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+105-140

BOLBetOnline+110-143

BRBetRivers+108-143

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+110-140

FDFanDuel+106-140

We project 4.9 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.4% K / BF

vs LHB26.4%

vs RHB20.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.1%

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

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 24vs CWS3

May 31@ COL6

Jun 5@ CHC4

Jun 10vs WSH3

Jun 23vs ATH6

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Michael Harris II (L)23.5%3.0

2. Ozzie Albies (R)11.8%3.0

3. Matt Olson (L)22.3%3.0

4. Drake Baldwin (L)26.0%3.0

5. Dominic Smith (L)19.5%3.0

6. Mauricio Dubón (R)15.7%2.1

7. Austin Riley (R)26.2%2.0

8. Mike Yastrzemski (L)28.3%2.0

9. Ha-Seong Kim (R)24.3%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

BOLBetOnline+120-156

BRBetRivers+107-143

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+109-138

FANFanatics+115-150

FDFanDuel+114-140

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.1% K / BF

vs LHB21.7%

vs RHB19.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.6%

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

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs CHC4

Jun 5vs CIN1

Jun 12@ MIN5

Jun 17vs SD7

Jun 23vs AZ3

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jakob Marsee (L)22.9%3.0

2. Otto Lopez (R)14.8%3.0

3. Kyle Stowers (L)30.6%3.0

4. Xavier Edwards (L)15.7%3.0

5. Heriberto Hernández (R)24.0%2.7

6. Griffin Conine (L)25.4%2.0

7. Owen Caissie (L)31.6%2.0

8. Graham Pauley (L)23.0%2.0

9. Brian Navarreto (R)22.7%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+100-135

BOLBetOnline+103-133

BRBetRivers+100-132

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings+105-134

FDFanDuel+102-128

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.1% K / BF

vs LHB20.6%

vs RHB20.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.5%

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

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.9 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 27@ CWS5

Jun 2vs CWS7

Jun 7vs KC7

Jun 13vs STL2

Jun 19@ AZ4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Willi Castro (R)22.3%3.0

2. Tyler Freeman (R)20.2%3.0

3. Hunter Goodman (R)29.5%3.0

4. TJ Rumfield (L)18.2%3.0

5. Cole Carrigg (R)22.0%3.0

6. Kyle Karros (R)21.0%2.4

7. Troy Johnston (L)18.2%2.0

8. Braxton Fulford (R)22.0%2.0

9. Ezequiel Tovar (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 Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+100-135

BOLBetOnline-103-125

BRBetRivers-106-127

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings-108-118

FANFanatics-105-125

FDFanDuel+104-128

We project 4.9 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.3% K / BF

vs LHB19.9%

vs RHB22.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.2%

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

Workload23.7 BF

Expected batters faced23.7

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30@ WSH2

Jun 5vs NYM4

Jun 10vs CIN3

Jun 16@ STL1

Jun 22vs ATL5

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Shohei Ohtani (L)21.8%3.0

2. Andy Pages (R)21.1%3.0

3. Freddie Freeman (L)17.1%3.0

4. Mookie Betts (R)17.0%3.0

5. Max Muncy (L)22.4%3.0

6. Tommy Edman (L)19.9%2.7

7. Kyle Tucker (L)20.7%2.0

8. Dalton Rushing (L)27.9%2.0

9. Alex Freeland (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 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-145+105

BRBetRivers-157+117

BOVBovada-170+130

FDFanDuel-162+132

We project 4.6 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.5% K / BF

vs LHB20.6%

vs RHB20.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.5%

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

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts1

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.

Last 1 GamesStrikeouts

Jun 23vs HOU2

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Joc Pederson (L)21.1%3.0

2. Josh Jung (R)21.1%3.0

3. Corey Seager (L)22.7%3.0

4. Brandon Nimmo (L)20.8%3.0

5. Jake Burger (R)24.5%2.6

6. Ezequiel Duran (R)22.0%2.0

7. Evan Carter (L)22.0%2.0

8. Elias Díaz (R)22.2%2.0

9. Alejandro Osuna (L)18.4%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

BRBetRivers+128-175

BOVBovada+140-185

FDFanDuel+142-176

We project 4.6 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.9% K / BF

vs LHB22.6%

vs RHB18.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.5%

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

Workload22.5 BF

Expected batters faced22.5

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.8 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs ATL2

Jun 5@ STL6

Jun 10@ SD5

Jun 16vs NYM5

Jun 22vs MIL7

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Konnor Griffin (R)23.6%3.0

2. Brandon Lowe (L)23.0%3.0

3. Bryan Reynolds (L)22.7%3.0

4. Nick Gonzales (R)20.5%3.0

5. Ryan O'Hearn (L)21.2%2.5

6. Esmerlyn Valdez (R)22.0%2.0

7. Tyler Callihan (L)28.6%2.0

8. Jake Mangum (L)18.4%2.0

9. Henry Davis (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 Over

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline-130+101

BRBetRivers-137+104

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-139+109

FANFanatics-130+100

FDFanDuel-136+102

We project 4.8 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.8% K / BF

vs LHB23.4%

vs RHB20.9%

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

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

Workload22.5 BF

Expected batters faced22.5

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.4 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 25vs HOU5

May 30vs KC2

Jun 5vs CLE5

Jun 11@ KC3

Jun 16vs MIN4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness19.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. George Springer (R)20.3%3.0

2. Nathan Lukes (L)16.5%3.0

3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)13.7%3.0

4. Kazuma Okamoto (R)30.8%3.0

5. Daulton Varsho (L)23.8%2.5

6. Ernie Clement (R)13.0%2.0

7. Alejandro Kirk (R)17.7%2.0

8. Yohendrick Piñango (L)19.3%2.0

9. Andrés Giménez (L)21.0%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 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline+130-169

BRBetRivers+130-177

BOVBovada+130-170

DKDraftKings+128-163

FANFanatics+135-180

FDFanDuel+130-174

We project 4.4 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate17.3% K / BF

vs LHB16.7%

vs RHB19.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.5%

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

Workload21.5 BF

Expected batters faced21.5

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.1 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 20vs NYM3

May 31vs SD5

Jun 6@ AZ4

Jun 12vs SEA0

Jun 17vs KC2

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness24.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Taylor Ward (R)23.5%3.0

2. Gunnar Henderson (L)22.2%3.0

3. Adley Rutschman (L)19.2%3.0

4. Pete Alonso (R)24.3%2.5

5. Samuel Basallo (L)22.3%2.0

6. Dylan Beavers (L)24.3%2.0

7. Coby Mayo (R)32.4%2.0

8. Colton Cowser (L)22.0%2.0

9. Jackson Holliday (L)26.1%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-105-125

BOLBetOnline-108-120

BRBetRivers-115-115

BOVBovada-110-120

DKDraftKings-107-119

FDFanDuel-110-120

We project 4.1 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.9% K / BF

vs LHB26.5%

vs RHB16.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)8.7%

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

Workload22.9 BF

Expected batters faced22.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.4 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs DET3

Jun 5@ PHI4

Jun 12vs LAD7

Jun 17@ NYY2

Jun 22vs CLE8

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Lane Thomas (R)22.0%3.0

2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)16.0%3.0

3. Carter Jensen (L)20.2%3.0

4. Starling Marte (R)22.5%3.0

5. Salvador Perez (R)19.6%2.9

6. Michael Massey (L)21.8%2.0

7. Isaac Collins (R)21.5%2.0

8. Tyler Tolbert (R)22.0%2.0

9. Kameron Misner (L)27.0%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 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-130-105

BOLBetOnline-110-118

BRBetRivers-124-108

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-118-108

FANFanatics-115-115

FDFanDuel-112-108

We project 4.4 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.4% K / BF

vs LHB23.4%

vs RHB20.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)7.5%

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

Workload19.2 BF

Expected batters faced19.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.4 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

Jun 1@ CIN5

Jun 6@ MIN3

Jun 12vs HOU0

Jun 17@ WSH5

Jun 23@ TB6

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Sam Antonacci (L)16.1%3.0

2. Miguel Vargas (R)19.9%2.3

3. Kyle Teel (L)25.4%2.0

4. Andrew Benintendi (L)20.1%2.0

5. Colson Montgomery (L)28.5%2.0

6. Chase Meidroth (R)25.7%2.0

7. Braden Montgomery (L)22.0%2.0

8. Tristan Peters (L)19.4%2.0

9. Jacob Gonzalez (L)23.4%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-145+105

BOLBetOnline-147+113

BRBetRivers-148+112

BOVBovada-150+115

DKDraftKings-156+122

FDFanDuel-154+116

We project 4.4 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate16.1% K / BF

vs LHB15.5%

vs RHB19.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.8%

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

Workload24.7 BF

Expected batters faced24.7

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.8 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 31@ SEA2

Jun 5vs WSH4

Jun 11@ MIA1

Jun 16vs LAA4

Jun 22@ STL2

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Yandy Díaz (R)16.4%3.0

2. Jonathan Aranda (L)19.7%3.0

3. Junior Caminero (R)21.1%3.0

4. Victor Mesa Jr. (L)20.4%3.0

5. Chandler Simpson (L)12.9%3.0

6. Cedric Mullins (L)21.4%3.0

7. Ben Williamson (R)22.0%2.7

8. Taylor Walls (L)24.8%2.0

9. Nick Fortes (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 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-125-105

BOLBetOnline-130+101

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-134+105

FDFanDuel-138+104

We project 3.8 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.4% K / BF

vs LHB21.0%

vs RHB18.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.8%

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

Workload21.7 BF

Expected batters faced21.7

From recent starts8

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.

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 30vs SF2

Jun 5vs MIL4

Jun 11vs CHC3

Jun 16@ CHC7

Jun 22vs BOS2

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Trevor Larnach (L)17.8%3.0

2. Byron Buxton (R)23.2%3.0

3. Kody Clemens (L)20.6%3.0

4. Royce Lewis (R)27.1%2.7

5. Brooks Lee (L)15.1%2.0

6. Luke Keaschall (R)16.4%2.0

7. Ryan Kreidler (R)21.6%2.0

8. Austin Martin (R)22.0%2.0

9. Alex Jackson (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+120-160

BOLBetOnline+118-154

BRBetRivers+112-150

BOVBovada+130-170

DKDraftKings+108-138

FDFanDuel+128-172

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate16.6% K / BF

vs LHB18.8%

vs RHB17.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)8.7%

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

Workload19.7 BF

Expected batters faced19.7

From recent starts7

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.9 K

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

Last 4 GamesStrikeouts

May 5vs CWS0

Jun 12vs TB4

Jun 17@ AZ1

Jun 22vs BAL3

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Henry Bolte (R)28.5%3.0

2. Nick Kurtz (L)31.0%2.7

3. Shea Langeliers (R)20.6%2.0

4. Tyler Soderstrom (L)24.3%2.0

5. Jonah Heim (R)22.0%2.0

6. Lawrence Butler (L)24.1%2.0

7. Max Muncy (R)22.8%2.0

8. Jeff McNeil (L)15.9%2.0

9. Alika Williams (R)23.5%2.0

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.6% K / BF

vs LHB20.0%

vs RHB19.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.1%

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

Workload20.6 BF

Expected batters faced20.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.7 K

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

Last 5 GamesStrikeouts

May 24vs NYM4

May 30@ NYM2

Jun 11vs AZ5

Jun 16@ PHI4

Jun 22vs TEX4

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness19.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. JJ Wetherholt (L)17.1%3.0

2. Iván Herrera (R)17.4%3.0

3. Alec Burleson (L)16.4%2.6

4. Lars Nootbaar (L)21.6%2.0

5. Masyn Winn (R)19.6%2.0

6. Bryan Torres (L)20.3%2.0

7. Blaze Jordan (R)22.0%2.0

8. Nathan Church (L)23.1%2.0

9. Pedro Pagés (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 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BOLBetOnline+104-135

BRBetRivers-112-120

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings+105-134

FANFanatics+105-140

FDFanDuel-102-130

We project 3.7 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.9% K / BF

vs LHB24.0%

vs RHB21.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.7%

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

Workload13.4 BF

Expected batters faced13.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.1 K

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

Last 1 GamesStrikeouts

Jun 14@ SF0

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Christian Yelich (L)22.1%2.0

2. Jackson Chourio (R)22.5%2.0

3. Brice Turang (L)27.1%2.0

4. Andrew Vaughn (R)16.4%2.0

5. Jake Bauers (L)25.0%1.4

6. Gary Sánchez (R)19.5%1.0

7. Sal Frelick (L)17.4%1.0

8. Cooper Pratt (R)22.0%1.0

9. David Hamilton (L)24.3%1.0

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

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.7% K / BF

vs LHB19.1%

vs RHB21.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.2%

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

Workload14.4 BF

Expected batters faced14.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection2.9 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. Trea Turner (R)19.7%2.0

2. Kyle Schwarber (L)25.4%2.0

3. Bryce Harper (L)21.8%2.0

4. Alec Bohm (R)17.7%2.0

5. Brandon Marsh (L)29.4%2.0

6. J.T. Realmuto (R)22.0%1.4

7. Bryson Stott (L)19.6%1.0

8. Derek Hill (R)22.0%1.0

9. Justin Crawford (L)22.3%1.0

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

Best MLB Strikeout Pitcher Matchups — Sunday, June 28, 2026

Chris Sale (ATL) is the top strikeout start on the Sunday, June 28, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 6.7 K, with Jesús Luzardo (PHI) 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: Chris Sale

Chris Sale (ATL) is the best strikeout matchup on the board at 100, projected for about 6.7 K against SF. He's missing bats at a 27% clip — strikeouts per batter faced — and SF has been around league average, going down 22% of the time. He's lined up for about 24 batters, so the volume's there for a big number.

The rest of the top of the board

Jesús Luzardo (PHI) (98) — about 6.5 K vs NYM: a 29% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Hunter Brown (HOU) (80) — about 6.1 K vs DET: a 28% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 24% of the time.
Kyle Bradish (BAL) (79) — about 5.8 K vs WSH: a 27% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
Brandon Woodruff (MIL) (78) — about 5.5 K vs CHC: a 27% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Gavin Williams (CLE) (72) — about 5.9 K vs SEA: a 26% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.

Whiffiest lineups to attack today

BAL is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Zack Littell is the arm to exploit it (28).
CIN is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Mitch Keller is the arm to exploit it (55).
ATH is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Sam Aldegheri is the arm to exploit it (17).
LAA is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Aaron Civale is the arm to exploit it (52).

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 (Sunday, June 28, 2026)?: Chris Sale (ATL) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.7 K against SF. A 27% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?: The top projected-K starts on Sunday, June 28, 2026: Chris Sale (~6.7 K), Jesús Luzardo (~6.5 K), Hunter Brown (~6.1 K), Kyle Bradish (~5.8 K), Brandon Woodruff (~5.5 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.
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.
Is MatchWiz free?: Yes — the full board, every game page, and the daily archive, no login. Best-price odds and the betting tools are the paid tier.