There are a number of different ways to make MLB betting picks for each game, and that includes looking at player prop betting options. You can usually find a long list of player prop bets to make for each game, and it’s best to search for those that have the most value.
There are a couple of big games set to take place on August 17, and that is where you should begin your search. On Wednesday night, there are two starting pitchers that really stand out.
Here is a look at a MLB Player Prop for August 17 that you should consider making.
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
NL East Division Rivals
NL East Division rivals are set to meet up in Atlanta again on Wednesday night as the Braves host the New York Mets. Atlanta has won the first two games of this series and they are putting some serious pressure on the Mets.
New York still has a lead in the division race, but things are tighter now than they have ever been. The Mets are 75-42 on the year, and that includes being 12 games over the .500 mark.
Atlanta had to deal with a number of MLB injuries to begin the year, but they are now pretty well healthy. The Braves have won eight straight games to improve to 72-46 on the year.
Max Scherzer
It’s pretty easy to be blown away when looking at the MLB player stats for Scherzer as he just continues to be one of the best pitchers in baseball. Scherzer is 8-2 with a 1.93 ERA, and he continues to rack up the strikeout totals.
There are a number of different ways you can bet on starting pitchers, but the best is to look at the alternate strikeout odds.
You are going to find plenty of options with this best, and the odds get better each time that you add more strikeouts. Here are three of the best alternate strikeout totals to look at for this matchup:
- Scherzer 7+ Strikeouts (-265)
- Scherzer 8+ Strikeouts (-128)
- Scherzer 9+ Strikeouts (+150)
Scherzer Analysis
It would be tempting to look at the 9+ strikeout total and make a bet on that for Scherzer, but he is facing a pretty good offensive lineup in Atlanta.
The Braves are red-hot of late, and they are going to make life hard on the right-hander. The over/under has the same odds as the 8+ alternate strikeout total and that’s the bet that you should end up making.
MLB Pick: Scherzer Over 7.5 Strikeouts (-128)
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are hosting the Houston Astros on Wednesday night and the home team has won the first two games of this series.
This has the potential to be a playoff preview in the American League, especially if Chicago is able to keep winning games.
Houston comes into this game with a record of 75-43 and they have a massive lead in the AL West Division. The Astros were on a big run before coming to Chicago, and they are 11 games over .500 on the road.
Big Run Before
Chicago comes into this game with a record of 61-56, which is actually disappointing based on preseason projections.
The White Sox have now won five straight games though and they are starting to live up to expectations.
The MLB betting odds for this game have the Houston Astros as the moneyline betting favorites at -145 over the Chicago White Sox.
Framber Valdez
Framber Valdez is one of the better pitchers in the American League this season, but he isn’t even the best pitcher on his staff. Valdez comes into Wednesday night with an 11-4 record to go along with a terrific ERA of 2.73.
Just like with Scherzer, looking at strikeout totals is a great way to go when betting on starting pitchers. Here are three of the best bets to look at for Valdez:
- Valdez 5+ Strikeouts (-265)
- Valdez 6+ Strikeouots (-120)
- Valdez 7+ Strikeouts (+172)
Valdez Analysis
The Astros are in need of a big start from Valdez, and he has been known to deliver in the past. Chicago does have a pretty solid offensive lineup, but there are also some hitters that struggle to make contact.
This should be a long start for Valdez and getting to 7+ strikeouts won’t be an issue. You are getting great odds with that bet as well, and that’s where you should lean.
MLB Pick: Framber Valdez 7+ Strikeouts (+172)
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