MLB Games Today
It is Wednesday, August 10 and there are 15 MLB games today! The first MLB game of the day starts at 1:10 PM EST.
Every day, we provide a list of the best MLB prop bets available. Here are today’s top MLB player prop bets for maximum profit. If you’re new and wondering the best way to start betting for profit, take a look at our useful getting started with baseball betting guide! And if you enjoy this article, make sure to share it!
Today’s Best MLB Player Prop Bets: Free MLB Bets & Predictions
We use our own statistics tools to identify the most profitable MLB prop bets available each day. We evaluate bets based on the expected probability of winning the bet as well as the potential profit of the bet. We’ve developed tools that allow us to find the highest ROI MLB bets every day. We highlight our favorite MLB prop bets on this site each day. We do our best to provide the best MLB bets as well as identifying the most profitable player props each day, however it’s important to always use good bankroll management when deciding how much to bet, take a look at our guide to bankroll management.
In our daily article we select our favorite bets of the day, and try to lay out why it could be a good bet to place using data. For each bet we share the data on the matchup and give you the most important statistics to make informed bets.
Always remember that game conditions and betting lines may change throughout the day after this article is published.
Sandy Alcantara (MIA) Under 6.5 Total Strikeouts
Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins will be facing the Philadelphia Phillies. Alcantara has a 1.88 ERA and 23.3% strikeout rate. Alcantara has been averaging 0.9 strikeouts per inning, which would require him to go at least 7.7 innings which seems unlikely in this matchup. The Phillies have a 22.1% strikeout rate and 11.1% swinging strike rate as well as a 17.6 ISO. Available at FanDuel for -130.
Taijuan Walker (NYM) Over 4.5 Total Strikeouts
Taijuan Walker and the New York Mets will be facing the Cincinnati Reds. Taijuan Walker has a 3.45 ERA and 18.7% strikeout rate. Walker has been averaging 0.8 strikeouts per inning, but this matchup could allow him to go deep into the game. The Reds have a 24.1% strikeout rate and 11.1% swinging strike rate as well as a 13.8 ISO. Available at BetMGM for -125 and DraftKings for -150.
Nick Pivetta (BOS) Under 6.5 Total Strikeouts
Nick Pivetta and the Boston Red Sox will be facing the Atlanta Braves. Pivetta has a 4.51 ERA and 22.6% strikeout rate. Pivetta has been averaging 1.0 strikeouts per inning, which would require him to go at least 7.0 innings which may not be possible if he gets behind early. The Braves have a 24.8% strikeout rate and 13.3% swinging strike rate as well as a 19.2 ISO. Available at FanDuel for -165.
Aaron Civale (CLE) Under 4.5 Total Strikeouts
Aaron Civale and the Cleveland Guardians will be facing the Detroit Tigers. Civale has a 6.17 ERA and 21.7% strikeout rate. Although he has has great results, this matchup is likely to be a challenge for him. The Tigers have a 23.9% strikeout rate and 12.1% swinging strike rate as well as a 10.6 ISO. Available at FanDuel for -140 and DraftKings for -145.
Gleyber Torres (NYY) Over 0.5 Total Hits
Gleyber Torres and the New York Yankees will be facing the Seattle Mariners. Torres has a 30.6% on base percentage, 0.45 SLG, and 0.254 batting average. Torres also has a 114 wRC+. Robbie Ray will be pitching for The Mariners and has a 3.96 ERA, 28.1% strikeout rate, 3.46 xFIP and 1.46 HR/9. Available at DraftKings for -175.