MLB Player Props & Bets: Saturday (4/25)
One of the many beautiful things about Saturdays is the 14-game MLB slate for fans to bet on (the Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets game has been postponed). Of course, that means over a thousand player props for bettors to choose from as well. So, how do you choose from the masses if you are just looking to bet on a few? You could take a look at our best MLB player props picks for today...I'm just saying...
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MLB Player Props & Bets: Saturday (4/25)
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
- Aaron Judge, to hit a home run at +225 (FanDuel)
- Ben Rice, to hit a home run at +300 (FanDuel)
Houston pitchers are giving up the second-most home runs in baseball this season (39), and with the Yankees hitting four out of the park last night, there have been 44 home runs hit out of Daikin Park (second-most in MLB). Judge and Rice (including one last night) both have nine on the season, good for fourth best in baseball. Houston starter Mike Burrows has given up five this season.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
- Bryce Elder, OVER 17.5 outs recorded at +110 (FanDuel)
Elder went over this mark in just one of his last three outings, but in three of five this season. He has been hard to hit (.187 OBA), has a .97 WHIP, and a 1.50 ERA. Philadelphia has hit .213 over the last week and recorded 19 total runs in six games. It is highly doubtful that the Phillies will chase him quickly. He should easily go 6+ innings (and over 17.5 outs), as long as the Braves allow him to.
- Zach Wheeler, OVER 5.5 Strikeouts at +110 (FanDuel)
This will be Wheeler's first start of the season. If he picks up where he left off, he could be the breath of fresh air the Phillies rotation needs. He went over this mark in 23 of 24 starts, but there is one concern. Since it is his first game back, they may pull him early and he might not be in the game long enough. Then again, if he is throwing well, as bad as their rotation has been, they may leave him in.
At plus-money odds, this market has value.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Nico Hoerner, to record 2+ total bases at +110 (FanDuel)
Hoerner is one of the better hitters in baseball so far this season with the second highest batting average in baseball amongst players with 107+ at-bats. He's hit this mark in just two of his last six games, but against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (1.87 WHIP), I love his chances of recording at least two total bases.
- Alex Bregman, to record 2+ total bases at +120 (FanDuel)
If it isn't Hoerner, Bregman would be my next pick. He is hitting just .266 on the year, but has hit .385 over the last week with ten hits in 26 at-bats, including four extra base hits. Including walks, he has recorded 2+ bases in each of his last six games.