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2024 MLB odds: How many strikeouts can Paul Skenes tally?

Updated Aug. 5, 2024 9:53 a.m. ET

Despite it being his first MLB season, Paul Skenes has been pitching like anything but a rookie.

Through 14 starts, the Pittsburgh Pirates first-year pitcher continues to shine.

He's now 6-1 with a 1.99 ERA, allowing 62 hits in 86 innings. He's also walked only 19 and allowed just eight home runs and 19 earned runs.

Arguably the most impressive statistic, however? Skenes has 107 strikeouts to his name. He's only thrown fewer than six Ks in a game once this season.

How many strikeouts can the 6-foot-6 right-hander register?

Let's check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 30.

Paul Skenes Regular Season Strikeouts

Over 164.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Under 164.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)

For added context on just how good Skenes has been through his first 14 starts, former Padres ace Blake Snell finished atop the league in ERA last year with a 2.25 ERA, a greater total than Skenes' current number.

For bettors wanting to dive into other Skenes markets, at DraftKings, he is currently +200 to win the NL Cy Young award (second on the oddsboard), and his NL Rookie of the Year odds sit atop the oddsboard at -3500.

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