There are a number of different ways to make MLB picks every single day, and that includes player prop bets. Making MLB player prop bets can come with a ton of value, especially if you target some big names that are set to do big things.
Here are two of the best MLB player props August 31 to make when looking at the schedule.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
Two of the best teams in baseball continue a series in New York on Wednesday night as the Mets host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles won the series opener, but the Mets are the favorites as they look for revenge.
The Dodgers are the first team in baseball to 90 wins, and they are looking to secure the top overall seed in the National League.
NL East Division Race
New York is 82-48 on the year and they are attempting to hold off the Atlanta Braves in the NL East Division race.
The MLB odds for this showdown on Wednesday night have the New York Mets as the moneyline favorites at -145.
Jacob deGrom
The MLB stats for Jacob deGrom continue to be among the best in baseball, even as he has been dealing with a ton of injuries. deGrom is just 3-1 with a 2.15 ERA on the year, but he has already had some dominant starts so far this season.
Here are three of the best alternate strikeouts totals to target:
- Jacob deGrom 9+ Strikeouts (-122)
- Jacob deGrom 10+ Strikeouts (+152)
- Jacob deGrom 11+ Strikeouts (+280)
When you think of the best pitchers in baseball, then deGrom’s name always comes up even though he has spent a ton of time on the MLB injury report. When betting on the player props for a starting pitcher, you have a number of different options.
deGrom Strikeout Alternation
One of the best ways to bet on Jacob deGrom is to look at the alternate strikeout totals as he tends to rack them up pretty quickly.
With so many different ways to bet on MLB player props August 31, you can get good value by taking deGrom to have a double-digit strikeout game in this one.
MLB Player Prop Pick: Jacob deGrom 10+ Strikeouts (+152)
Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves
The Colorado Rockies are in Atlanta this week, and they are looking for a second straight win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
These teams aren’t very close in the standings, but anything can happen on a daily basis when it comes to MLB action.
Colorado enters play on Wednesday night with an overall record of just 56-74, but they have won two straight. Atlanta has dropped three in a row, but they still enter this game with a record of 79-51.
The MLB odds for this game have the Braves as a whopping moneyline betting favorite at -335.
Dansby Swanson
The Atlanta Braves have a ton of talent in their everyday lineup, but Dansby Swanson continues to be the most consistent threat.
Swanson might be headed for free agency this Winter, but the Braves will do all that they can to keep their superstar shortstop.
Here are three of the best betting options to look at:
- Dansby Swanson to Record 2+ Hits (+195)
- Dansby Swanson to Record an RBI (+130)
- Dansby Swanson to Record A Run (-140)
Swanson has had some big games so far in 2022 and he always seems to be in the middle of a rally for the Braves.
With that being the case, there are some great betting options to look at for Swanson in this matchup.
One of the Better Players
Swanson does not have a batting average over .300 this season, but he is still one of the better players in baseball.
There is a good chance that Swanson is going to score a run or have an RBI, but an even better bet to make it taking Swanson to record 2+ hits at +195.
MLB Player Prop Pick: Dansby Swanson to Record 2+ Hits (+195)
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