MLB All-Star Game: Best Paul Skenes Bets
Paul Connor
Host · Writer
Rookie sensation Paul Skenes is set to start tomorrow’s MLB All-Star Game for the National League. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace has dominated in the season’s first half, boasting a perfect 6-0 record, a 1.90 ERA, and an 89:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 66.1 innings (11 starts).
While Skenes might only pitch one inning, FanDuel Sportsbook offers intriguing betting opportunities.
Paul Skenes Velocity of First Pitch
- Over 101 MPH (+400)
- 100.1 – 101 MPH (+290)
- 99.0 – 100.0 MPH (+370)
- Under 99.0 MPH (-104)
With an average fastball velocity of 99.1 mph and 75 pitches clocked at 100+ mph this season, Skenes is primed to bring the heat for his All-Star debut.
My Pick: 100.1 – 101 MPH (+290)
Paul Skenes Pitching Specials
- To Record 3+ Strikeouts in the 1st Inning (+1000)
- To go 3 Up 3 Down in the 1st Inning (+160)
- To Record 2+ Strikeouts in the 1st Inning (+170)
Skenes’s elite swing-and-miss arsenal makes him a candidate to strike out the side, even against top-tier hitters. With +1000 odds, taking a chance on Skenes recording 3+ strikeouts in the first inning could pay off big.
My pick: To Record 3+ Strikeouts in the 1st Inning (+1000)
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