# MLB Strikeout Props: August 2, 2026 (Pitcher K Picks) > MLB strikeout prop picks for August 2, 2026: Jacob Misiorowski leads the board across 15 games. Six factor scoring model ranks pitchers by K likelihood. **Date:** 2026-08-02 **Author:** HeatCheck HQ **Tags:** MLB, Strikeouts, Pitcher Props, K Props, Daily Picks, Player Props **Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/mlb-strikeout-picks-aug-2-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB strikeout prop picks for Sunday, August 2, 2026** are Jacob Misiorowski (Score: 85, 13.88 K/9, 38.5% whiff rate), Gavin Williams (Score: 70, 11.36 K/9, 30.9% whiff rate), Zack Wheeler (Score: 68, 10.75 K/9, 31.4% whiff rate). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's six factor pitcher K scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Strikeout Props Today: August 2, 2026 15 game slate, 29 probable starters. These pitchers have the K rate and matchup to pile up strikeouts. > [Pitching Stats Dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats): full pitcher arsenals and K metrics for every starter. > **Yesterday's K picks:** [MLB Strikeout Picks: August 1](/blog/mlb-strikeout-picks-aug-1-2026) ## Today's Slate - PHI at BAL (Zack Wheeler vs Kyle Bradish), 1:35 PM ET - WSH at ATL (Cade Cavalli vs Martín Pérez), 1:35 PM ET - STL at TOR (Matthew Liberatore vs Max Scherzer), 1:37 PM ET - AZ at CLE (Merrill Kelly vs Gavin Williams), 1:40 PM ET - PIT at CIN (Mitch Keller vs Chase Burns), 1:40 PM ET - CWS at TB (Anthony Kay vs Griffin Jax), 1:40 PM ET - MIA at NYM (Sandy Alcantara vs Robert Stock), 1:40 PM ET - TEX at HOU (Kumar Rocker vs Peter Lambert), 2:10 PM ET - NYY at CHC (Gerrit Cole vs Colin Rea), 2:20 PM ET - KC at COL (Seth Lugo vs Kyle Freeland), 3:10 PM ET - MIL at LAA (Jacob Misiorowski vs Walbert Ureña), 3:15 PM ET - DET at ATH (Keider Montero vs Gage Jump), 4:05 PM ET - SF at SD (Landen Roupp vs Michael King), 4:10 PM ET - MIN at SEA (Taj Bradley vs George Kirby), 4:10 PM ET - BOS at LAD (Jake Bennett vs Emmet Sheehan), 7:20 PM ET ## Pick 1: Jacob Misiorowski, MIL vs LAA RHP | 185 K on season | Angel Stadium *185 K · 13.88 K/9 · 38.5% whiff · 1.58 ERA · 0.75 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate* **Top K play tonight.** 13.88 K/9 is among the best in the game. Jacob Misiorowski faces LAA tonight, and if the strike zone cooperates, the K total piles up fast. The 38.5% whiff rate underneath confirms the stuff is real, not BABIP fueled. The curveball (47.1% whiff) is the put away offering when he needs it. Take Jacob Misiorowski over his K prop. > **Dig deeper into pitcher arsenals** on the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats): see pitch mix, whiff rates, and velocity for every starter. ## Pick 2: Gavin Williams, CLE vs AZ RHP | 168 K on season | Progressive Field *168 K · 11.36 K/9 · 30.9% whiff · 3.71 ERA · 1.07 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate* 11.36 K/9 is among the best in the game. Gavin Williams faces AZ tonight, and if the strike zone cooperates, the K total piles up fast. The 30.9% whiff rate underneath confirms the stuff is real, not BABIP fueled. The sweeper (44.4% whiff) is the put away offering when he needs it. Take Gavin Williams over his K prop. ## Pick 3: Zack Wheeler, PHI vs BAL RHP | 123 K on season | Oriole Park at Camden Yards *123 K · 10.75 K/9 · 31.4% whiff · 2.53 ERA · 0.92 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate* When swings result in whiffs at this rate (31.4%), Ks follow. Zack Wheeler brings exactly that profile against BAL. The split-finger (48.6% whiff) is the put away offering when he needs it. The 10.75 K/9 is the season long anchor. Ride Zack Wheeler to clear his K number. ## Honorable Mentions - **Chase Burns** (CIN) vs PIT: 10.27 K/9, 31.7% whiff, 2.40 ERA, 128 K - **Taj Bradley** (MIN) vs SEA: 10.41 K/9, 26.6% whiff, 3.65 ERA, 139 K - **Emmet Sheehan** (LAD) vs BOS: 10.15 K/9, 30.4% whiff, 4.95 ERA, 104 K ## Related Guides - [MLB Stats Explained](/blog/mlb-stats-explained) - [Hitter vs Pitcher Matchup Guide](/blog/hitter-vs-pitcher-matchup-guide) - [MLB Weather Betting Guide](/blog/mlb-weather-betting-guide) ## Before You Lock Check the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats) for full arsenal breakdowns and the [Hitting Stats page](/mlb/hitting-stats) for pitch mix analysis showing which lineups are most vulnerable to certain pitch types. Confirm lineups and starting pitchers before betting, because a bullpen game changes everything. K/9 and whiff rate together are the strongest predictors of strikeout volume. Our strikeout model scores probable starters across 6 factors: K/9, whiff rate, opposing team K tendency, pitcher quality, workload pace, and venue. Full pitcher profiles on the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats). **More from HeatCheck HQ:** - [Pitching Stats Dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats): pitcher arsenals, K rates, and advanced metrics - [Hitting Stats Dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats): batter K vulnerability and pitch mix analysis - [Dinger Picks Today](/blog/mlb-dinger-of-the-day-aug-2-2026): Statcast driven home run picks - [NRFI Picks Today](/blog/mlb-nrfi-picks-aug-2-2026): no run first inning best bets *Updated as lineups confirm. 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