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Today's best MLB strikeout prop bets and pitcher K props for Tuesday, June 23. Keith Eyster's expert MLB player prop picks, betting odds, and advanced stat analysis to help you win.
All 30 teams are in action for us on this Tuesday slate, but there is a notable lack of aces on the mound tonight. Fortunately, that doesn't mean there aren't some solid strikeout lines to attack.
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In this article, I'll provide my favorite prop bets for MLB games on Tuesday, June 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
All odds were current as of 8:00 AM
Carlos Rodon OVER 5.5 strikeouts (-135 Novig)
Multiple injuries delayed the start of Rodon's season, but he has come out of the gate in solid form since his debut. He has posted a 3.50 ERA across his first seven starts, with a healthy 27.2% strikeout rate. The walk rate is still a bit concerning at 13.2%, but he dialed it in for his last start, issuing just a single walk in five innings against the White Sox.
The lefty has recorded at least six strikeouts in five of his seven starts this season, and one of the misses came in his first start when his pitch count was limited to just 78.
Tonight, Rodon draws a plus matchup against the Tigers, who own a below-average 95 wRC+ against lefties. They have also struck out slightly more than league average at 22.7% when facing southpaws.
Rodon has thrown at least 93 pitches in each of his last five outings. If he can keep the walks in check as he did in his last outing, he should cruise over this number.
Shane Baz OVER 5.5 strikeouts (+108 Novig)
Baz has seen a notable drop in his strikeout rate from a season ago, and his swinging strikes are also down considerably. Most of that can be attributed to his decreased four-seam fastball usage in favor of a new sinker. The sinker is generating just an 8% whiff rate, compared to his four-seamer, which has produced a 17.7% whiff rate.
In his last start, Baz moved away from the sinker, throwing it just 3% of the time, while relying on his cutter at a 19% rate. A trend that led to him matching his season-high with nine strikeouts.
Baltimore Orioles' starting pitcher Shane Baz has been pitching better recently. Since May 15 (before Thursday), Baz posted a 2.39 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 10.2% K-BB%, and 8.5% swinging-strike rate. That suggests Baz has been fortunate, as he was treading water with a 102 Location+ and… pic.twitter.com/wvkU8PLaJJ
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Regardless of which fastball Baz leans on tonight, he also has a curveball that generates above-average whiff rates. He has only recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his 15 starts, but there is reason for optimism tonight.
Baz draws a matchup against an Angels team that has been near the top of the league in whiffs for several seasons. They are currently tied for the top mark in baseball with a 24.9% strikeout rate against right-handed pitching.
