Wednesday is jam-packed with Major League Baseball, as 15 games are on tap between 30 teams. While some early-afternoon contests have already come to a close, there’s still several enticing matchups set for this evening. Let’s take a closer look at a few high-profile arms set to take the mound.
Ahead of tonight’s action, here are three starting pitcher player props you need to consider on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Starting Pitcher Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Logan Allen over 15.5 outs recorded (+115)
It hasn’t been an ideal start to the season for the Guardians, currently sitting at 4-6. The same can be said for Logan Allen, who allowed four runs over 5.1 innings last week vs. the Padres. That ‘meh’ start symbolizes exactly who the righty has been at the major league level. Over three seasons in Cleveland, Allen has recorded a 4.70 ERA and 1.49 WHIP.
Those numbers might not entice bettors, but that doesn’t factor in Chicago’s ineptitude at the plate. This season, the South Siders have averaged 3.2 runs per game, fifth-worst in baseball. That’s actually a modest improvement from their league-worst mark last season (3.13). In five of his last six starts against the White Sox, Allen has logged at least 5.2 innings. History suggests another lengthy outing is in store for Wednesday night.
Tanner Houck over 5.5 hits allowed (-105)
Following an All-Star campaign in 2024, expectations were fairly high for Tanner Houck. Thus far, the 28-year-old hasn’t looked like a difference-maker. Over 9.2 innings, he’s surrendered seven runs and 12 hits while striking out just eight batters. Boston will hope for a bounce-back performance on Wednesday when the right-hander makes his first start at Fenway Park.
Houck has done fairly well against the Blue Jays, posting a 3.41 ERA over seven career starts. However, he’s coughed up five or more hits in three of his last four outings vs. Toronto. Canada’s team specializes in generating contact, ranking sixth in baseball with 105 hits. Still, they sit at 16th in runs scored (47). An opponent that can get on base without driving in runners is perfect for this bet. Even with traffic on the bases, the Red Sox should leave Houck in long enough for this prop to cash.
Joe Ryan 6+ strikeouts (+115)
Few pitchers in baseball are as underrated as Joe Ryan. Since 2022, Minnesota’s ace has recorded a 3.93 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. Most impressive has been the right-hander’s ability to punch out batters. During that time, he ranks second in the league in K/BB ratio (4.87) and tenth in K/9 rate (10.04). As long as he stays healthy, the Twins have a talented starter to anchor their rotation.
Ryan, for all his skills, can be erratic from time to time. That isn’t the case against the Royals, a team the 28-year-old has absolutely dominated throughout his career. In eight starts vs. Kansas City, the fifth-year pro has notched a 1.49 ERA over 48.1 innings. In six of those appearances, Ryan has struck out at least six batters. At plus money, this is a solid value play to cap off the evening.
