There are a number of different ways to make MLB picks, and one of those ways is to look at prop betting options. This is a great option to look at when it comes to any sport, but it is especially true when trying to bet on baseball.
There is a smaller slate of games on Thursday than on most days, as there are teams off as they travel to a new location. MLB odds are out for games that are set to take place, and you can take a close look to try to find the best bets to make. Here are a few of the best MLB prop bets to make for games taking place on Thursday, May 18.
Taj Bradley Over 4.5 Strikeouts (+115)
Looking at strikeout totals for pitchers always seems to be one of the best MLB prop bets to make, and there are good options. Looking at the biggest names is sure to draw your attention. But you also need to look at relatively unknown players.
Taj Bradley is starting for the Tampa Bay Rays as this team is dealing with some starters on the MLB injury report. Bradley and the Rays are facing the New York Mets, and that seems to be a team that does a fair bit of striking out.
The best prop bet in this matchup is to take the over 4.5 strikeouts against the New York Mets.
Luis Robert to Record RBI (+135)
It’s been a rough start for the Chicago White Sox this season, especially when it comes to the pitching staff. Chicago is buried in the MLB standings, but Luis Robert has been trying to get things turned back around.
Robert MLB stats have been on a home run tear. There should be temptation to bet on him to go deep again in this matchup. That is taking a pretty big risk though. A better course of action is to simply bet on him to record an RBI in this game.
Chicago White Sox is starting to swing the bats better, and Robert will have an impact on this game. Take the favorable odds set at +135 as Robert will get some runners in front of him and deliver an RBI.
Nestor Cortes 5+ Strikeouts/Yankees Win (+250)
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have been playing and you are going to find some great MLB prop bets to make. It will be Nestor Cortes taking on Jose Berrios on the mound. But both MLB teams are also loaded with great offenses.
There has been plenty of drama in this series, and there should be some excitement in this game as well. The Yankees are the better overall team in this matchup, and they have the best-starting pitcher in this matchup.
You can combine a great start from Cortes and a Yankees win to get a nice payout on Thursday. Bet on Cortes to have at least five strikeouts in a winning performance at +250.
Nolan Arenado to Record 2+ Hits (+230)
The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to turn their season around, but things are going to get tough this weekend. The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming to St. Louis for a showdown with two terrific franchises.
Julio Urias will be on the mound for the Dodgers on Thursday night. He is one of the best left-handed pitchers in the game. While that might be true, St. Louis Cardinals is a team that has some great right-handed hitters.
Arenado has been carrying the Cardinals at the plate over the last games. He should have a favorable matchup against Urias. It’s not going to be easy to get hits against the Dodgers, but Arenado should have at least four shots. Take Arenado to record 2+ hits at +230 as he will help the Cardinals find some offense.
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