We have an abbreviated 10-game schedule on the diamond today, but there are still plenty of ways to get in on the MLB action. In this article, I'm heading to the prop sheet, where I've narrowed in on four MLB player props.
Games start as early as 12:15 p.m. ET, so make sure to lock in your bets as soon as possible. Here are my top MLB player props for Thursday, April 30th.
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Thursday’s Top MLB Player Props & Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Ozzie Albies Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-141)
The Braves have won 12 of their last 14 games, and Ozzie Albies has played a pivotal role in the recent heater. Over the last seven days specifically, the middle infielder is hitting .500 and ranks sixth in the Majors in wOBA (.583). He has cleared a combined 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs in six of his last seven games.
Albies draws a matchup against the Tigers' Framber Valdez, who just inked a three-year, $115 million contract before the season. The left-hander has been just OK, posting a 3.41 ERA (53rd) and a 3.93 xERA. Albies is 5-for-10 (.500) lifetime against Valdez with a home run. I like Albies' chances to stay hot and clear this line.
Ezequiel Tovar Under 0.5 Hits (+125)
It has been a brutal start to the 2026 campaign for Colorado's Ezequiel Tovar. The shortstop enters the day hitting just .195 with one home run and eight RBI. He has been struggling mightily over the last couple of weeks, going hitless in eight of his last 10 games.
Considering Tovar will be taking on Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott, who he's 0-for-6 (.000) against, I don't love this spot for him to break out of his slump. I'll take a +125 flier on Tovar to go hitless on Thursday.
Bobby Witt Jr. Over 2.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-104)
There aren't many hitters hotter than Bobby Witt Jr. right now. The Kansas City middle infielder entered the season as an MVP frontrunner, and he's living up to the hype with a .297 batting average (34th) and 15 RBI.
Witt has gone over 2.5 combined hits + runs + RBIs in four consecutive games. He ranks 27th in wOBA (.497) and has a .235 ISO over the last seven days.
Witt squares off against the Jeffrey Springs. The A’s southpaw has been serviceable with a 3.79 ERA (59th) and a 1.01 WHIP. However, what stands out are the head-to-head numbers, where Witt is 3-for-4 (.750) against Springs with a double. At a hitter-friendly park with a favorable head-to-head edge, I think three or more combined hits + runs + RBIs is obtainable for Witt.
Bailey Ober Over 17.5 Outs Recorded (-167)
I was a bit surprised to see this line at 17.5 with quite a bit of juice. However, Bailey Ober has tossed six or more innings in three consecutive starts. It's worth playing the over on this prop for the right-hander, mostly due to the matchup against the floundering Blue Jays.
Toronto's offense hasn't been sharp, ranking 28th in wOBA (.279) and 29th in batting average (.208) over the last seven days. The Jays are also just 18-for-94 (.191) against Ober in the head-to-head department.
When also factoring in that the Blue Jays are 28th in walk rate (7.6%) this season, meaning they may not work deep into counts and run up Ober's pitch count, it's safe to say the Twins pitcher is primed for a lengthy start. I think he makes it through at least six frames and records at least 18 outs.
