MLB Player Props & Bets: Sunday (10/4)
The National League Division Series (NLDS) continues with two dynamic showdowns on Sunday. The Dodgers are up 1-0 over the Braves after belting three home runs in a 5-3 win on Saturday. Meanwhile, William Contreras’ seventh-inning homer propelled the Brewers to a 3-2 victory and a 1-0 series lead. There are a ton of ways for bettors to get in on the playoff action. Here’s a look at three MLB player props that stick out on Sunday, October 4th.
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Sunday’s Best MLB Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Michael King Over 15.5 Outs Recorded (+101)
The Padres were forced to dip into their bullpen earlier than planned on Saturday. Five pitchers covered eight innings in a 3-2 loss. That means San Diego manager Craig Stammen will rely on Michael King to provide length in Game 2. That’s what the right-hander has been doing all year. King recorded at least 16 outs in 25 of his 32 regular-season starts. He followed that by recording 21 outs in his Wild Card victory over the Cubs.
There’s no denying that the Brewers have excelled offensively in 2026. King has had the upper hand in past battles, though. He has limited Milwaukee’s roster to a .190/.227/.238 triple slash line with just two extra-base hits in 63 at-bats. Those successes have helped King rack up at least 18 outs in two of his three starts against the Brewers since joining the Padres in 2024. Trust his experience to pay off as San Diego aims to tie the series.
Mookie Betts Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+110)
The Dodgers’ lineup is one pitchers fear from top to bottom. It begins with Mookie Betts in the leadoff spot. The eight-time All-Star led the team with 17 doubles and 44 RBIs in regular-season home games. Take note that he finished with the 10th-lowest strikeout rate in the Majors (11%). A combination of success at Dodger Stadium and an elite ability to put the ball in play makes Betts a trustworthy bat in prop markets.
The Braves have not announced a starting pitcher for Game 2. That’s where Betts’ familiarity works in his favor. The veteran is 7-for-18 with four extra-base hits versus Atlanta ace Chris Sale and 2-for-7 with a double versus closer Raisel Iglesias. He is also 4-for-7 with a home run versus Robert Suarez and 2-for-4 versus Dylan Lee. Those four arms have yet to pitch in this series. Betts has a chance to cash this wager with one impactful swing.
Austin Riley Under 0.5 Hits (-117)
Blake Snell will toe the rubber for the Dodgers on Sunday. The crafty southpaw enters with momentum, allowing one earned run or fewer in each of his eight appearances since being activated from the injured list (IL). Pitching under pressure is something he is used to. Snell has logged a respectable 3.27 ERA through 18 career postseason outings (82.2 innings). Added adrenaline from a packed L.A. crowd boosts his skills.
The Braves have their work cut out for them, especially Austin Riley. The third baseman is 1-for-10 with four strikeouts in his career facing Snell. Not only that, but Riley registered a putrid .175/.265/.290 triple slash line across 80 road contests in the regular season. He posted a .200 batting average in September and is now hitless in back-to-back playoff games. Expect Riley’s struggles to continue in a brutal matchup.