Marlins' Meyer, Cardinals' Flaherty Aim for Strikeout Milestones

Two pitchers look to rack up Ks against Reds, Twins in Thursday MLB action

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:50am

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Sports betting analyst Mike Noblin breaks down two MLB player prop bets for Thursday, April 9, focusing on strikeout totals for Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty.

Why it matters

Strikeout props are a popular betting market in baseball, as fans and bettors alike enjoy tracking a pitcher's ability to rack up Ks. These two matchups feature talented young arms facing lineups that have shown a tendency to swing and miss, setting the stage for potentially high-strikeout outings.

The details

Noblin is recommending the Over 5.5 strikeouts prop for Meyer, who faces a Reds lineup with several high-K hitters. He's also backing Flaherty's Over 5.5 strikeouts against a Twins team that has struggled against right-handed pitching so far this season.

  • The Marlins and Reds are scheduled to play on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Cardinals and Twins are also set to face off on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Max Meyer

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins who has a high-velocity fastball and a nasty slider.

Jack Flaherty

A veteran right-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals known for his dominant stuff and ability to rack up strikeouts.

Eugenio Suarez

A power-hitting third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds who has a high strikeout rate against right-handed pitching.

Matt Wallner

An outfielder for the Minnesota Twins who has struggled with strikeouts early in the 2026 season.

Kody Clemens

An infielder for the Minnesota Twins who has also shown a tendency to swing and miss this year.

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What they’re saying

“Meyer cashed a couple of tickets for us last year, and I think the young righty has loads of potential for the Fish this season.”

— Mike Noblin, Sports Betting Analyst

“Flaherty hasn't looked all that sharp so far, but I think he'll settle in against this less than stellar Minnesota Twins lineup.”

— Mike Noblin, Sports Betting Analyst

What’s next

Bettors will want to monitor any late lineup changes or weather updates that could impact these pitching matchups before placing their wagers.

The takeaway

Strikeout props can be a fun way to engage with the game action, and these two matchups feature talented pitchers facing lineups that have shown a tendency to rack up the Ks. Savvy bettors will want to do their research and find the best odds to maximize their potential returns.