A 1-2 mark in strikeout props Tuesday dropped our record to 3-2 on the week. We're still on pace for a second straight profitable week, so let's bounce back with my three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.
Andrew Abbott has been a bright spot on the Cincinnati Reds this season with his 8-3 record and 2.99 ERA. The 24-year-old has gone over 5.5 Ks in eight of his 14 starts this year, and he has a great chance to clear this number against a struggling Los Angeles Angels lineup. The Angels are batting just .194 as a team over the last 15 days, and they have a 26.7 percent strikeout percentage against lefties this year. This has all the makings of another strong start for Abbott.
Luis Severino has been golden fade material of late. The New York Yankees right-hander has given up 39 earned runs over his last eight appearances, and he's gone beyond the fourth inning only twice in that span. Now he has to face a Washington Nationals lineup that's recorded the fewest strikeouts per game (6.5) in MLB over the last two weeks. Even if Severino has a decent outing, he'll be hard-pressed to clear this strikeout total.
In two starts since coming off the 60-day injured list, Chris Sale was pulled after 58 and 65 pitches. It's clear the veteran lefty still isn't at full strength, and he's staring down a tough matchup Wednesday night. The Houston Astros have the third-highest OPS against left-handers this season, and their 20.3 percent strikeout percentage against lefties is the lowest in MLB. Take the under.
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