MLB Strikeouts Leader Odds 2026: Skubal the Narrow Favorite as Spring Training Begins
Last Updated: February 12, 2026 3:23 PM EST • 2 minute read X Social Google News Link
Tarik Skubal has finished in the top two in strikeouts during each of the past two seasons, which is no doubt why he's the early favorite in the MLB strikeouts leader odds for 2026 as spring training gets underway.
Skubal is fresh off notching 241 punchouts, putting him behind only Garrett Crochet last season, who ended up with 255. The Detroit Tigers' ace sits atop the field while getting +350 betting odds, with Crochet in third at +500, and Paul Skenes between them at +400.
⚾ Strikeouts leader odds 2026
Our live MLB strikeout leader odds are based on the top MLB odds.
🗠 Strikeout leader opening odds
Odds as of February 2026.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | +350 |
| Paul Skenes | +400 |
| Garrett Crochet | +500 |
| Hunter Greene | +800 |
| Dylan Cease | +1500 |
| Jacob deGrom | +1600 |
| Cole Ragans | +1700 |
| Chris Sale | +2000 |
| Spencer Strider | +2200 |
| Blake Snell | +3000 |
| Mackenzie Gore | +4000 |
| Hunter Brown | +4000 |
| Nick Pivetta | +4000 |
| Logan Gilbert | +4500 |
| Bryan Woo | +5500 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | +5500 |
| Joe Ryan | +5500 |
| Jesus Luzardo | +8000 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | +8000 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | +6500 |
📜 Strikeout leader odds history
Odds via the best sports betting sites.
🏆 Past strikeout leaders
| Player (Total) | Year | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet (255) | 2025 | +550 |
| Tarik Skubal (228) | 2024 | +3500 |
| Spencer Strider (281) | 2023 | +900 |
| Gerrit Cole (257) | 2022 | +475 |
| Robbie Ray (248) | 2021 | +2500 |
| Shane Bieber (122*) | 2020 | +1500 |
| Gerrit Cole (326) | 2019 | +300 (part of "Field") |
| Max Scherzer (300) | 2018 | +400 |
| Chris Sale (308) | 2017 | +1000 |
| Max Scherzer (284) | 2016 | +550 |
❓ Strikeouts leader FAQs
Who's the favorite to lead MLB in strikeouts during 2026?
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers is the favorite to lead MLB in strikeouts while getting +350 betting odds
Who led MLB in strikeouts during 2025?
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet led MLB in strikeouts during the 2025 season after recording 255.
When will the 2026 MLB strikeouts leader be decided?
Whoever leads MLB in strikeouts at the conclusion of the regular season will win this market. The 2025 season ends on Sept. 27.
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