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Today's best MLB strikeout prop bets and pitcher K props for Saturday, May 23. Kipp's expert MLB player prop picks, betting odds, and advanced stat analysis to help you win.
We have another Saturday slate on tap, which means the slate is full, and we have plenty of spots to look at for strikeouts. This weekend's schedule features some fun interleague matchups like the Guardians at Phillies, Pirates at Blue Jays, and Athletics at Padres, which are always a fun opportunity for players to get looks at different pitchers and can often lead to more punchouts.
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In this article, I'll provide my favorite prop bets for MLB games on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Odds will change during the day, so lock in those bets as early as possible and always shop for the best number across multiple sportsbooks or prediction markets! If you love betting on baseball, check out our premium betting tools here at RotoBaller and sign up to access all our daily premium content!
High-Confidence Strikeout Picks
Nathan Eovaldi OVER 6.5 strikeouts (-133 NOVIG)
We have a nice combination here with a high-strikeout upside pitcher in Eovaldi going up against a notoriously high-strikeout team in the Los Angeles Angels. Eovaldi has looked sharp, striking out seven or more in three straight starts and in five of his previous seven starts.
His metrics also look good, as he ranks in at least the 88th percentile in both whiff rate and chase rate. He has also generated a 33% or better whiff rate on three of his pitches this season, which should come in quite handy against the free-swinging Angels.
Over the previous two weeks, the Angels have posted a 27.6% K rate versus right-handed pitching, which ranks second-worst in the league behind only the New York Yankees. Additionally, they have posted an abysmal 46 wRC+ mark over that same span, which ranks dead last in baseball.
It is also worth pointing out that Eovaldi has faced this Angels lineup across 86 plate appearances and has posted a 25.6% K rate against them. 86 plate appearances is not exactly a small number when facing the same opponent, so it is worth noting here.
Add in the fact that the Angels are also posting just a 5% walk rate, and you have a solid recipe for success with Nasty Nate in this one.
Paul Skenes OVER strikeouts 6.5 (+100 NOVIG)
Paul Skenes got off to a bit of a rocky start, but has rebounded quite nicely. He has now struck out seven or more in five straight starts, and has allowed one or fewer earned runs in seven of his 10 starts this season.
The metrics behind Skenes also look solid. Overall, he ranks in the 83rd percentile or better in both chase rate and K rate. Additionally, he has not allowed hard contact, as he ranks in the 82nd percentile with a 32.6% hard hit rate.
While this matchup against Toronto is tough, as they have posted just a 19.3% K rate versus righties over the previous two weeks, this is a number that Skenes can accomplish. Additionally, the Blue Jays are posting just a 75 wRC+ versus righties over that same span, so Skenes should get some length here.
I also love playing over on K props when pitchers are indoors, and that is what we should be getting at the Rogers Centre on Saturday.
