The Milwaukee Brewers aim to extend their winning streak to 11 games when they face the Seattle Mariners on Monday, July 21. With a record of 59-40, the Brewers are looking strong after completing a series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, currently sharing first place in the National League Central.
Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 2.61 ERA) will make his third start of the season after recovering from injuries. He performed well in his season debut, allowing only one run across six innings against the Miami Marlins.
The Mariners will counter with George Kirby (4-4, 4.50), who has won his last three games despite allowing just five runs in those outings.
“Join the Conversation” can be seen below, along with the lines for Woodruff and Kirby’s strikeouts. The sportsbooks have set Woodruff’s total strikeouts at 6.5 and Kirby’s at 5.5.
Strikeout Props:
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Zack Wheeler: Under 8.5 strikeouts against the Red Sox (6:45 p.m. ET)
- Rating: 5 stars
- Model Projection: 6.9 strikeouts
- Though he leads the NL in strikeouts, the model suggests he may not meet the mark.
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Carlos Rodon: Over 5.5 strikeouts against the Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. ET)
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Model Projection: 6.4 strikeouts
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Noah Cameron: Over 4.5 strikeouts against the Cubs (8:05 p.m. ET)
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Model Projection: 5.2 strikeouts
In conclusion, while the Red Sox are known for striking out frequently, the model identifies that Wheeler might struggle against them, offering intriguing betting angles for today’s games.
