Instead of simply focusing on betting Moneyline winners when it comes to MLB games, looking at player prop betting options is a way to go.
There is a pretty big slate of games on the schedule for Wednesday, August 24, and that presents plenty of prop betting options. Here is an MLB prop player for August 24 that you should consider betting.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
NL Central Division Rivals
NL Central Division rivals meet up in Chicago on Wednesday night when the Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals. This game will be popular when making MLB picks as this is one of the better rivalries in all of baseball.
St. Louis is now in first place in the Central Division with a record of 71-52, and they have been red-hot in August. The Cardinals have won two of the first three games in this series in Chicago as well.
Chicago Cubs are not as bad as their 53-70 record would suggest, but they also aren’t a team that is going to win many MLB games.
Chicago has some talent in the roster, but they also have some holes in the pitching staff. The MLB odds for this matchup have the St. Louis Cardinals as the moneyline betting favorites at -220.
Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt is likely going to win the MVP Award in the National League as he has put up huge stats this year.
When looking to make an MLB prop player for August 24 then, you will want to check out the betting options for Goldschmidt.
There are multiple ways when bet on Goldschmidt, but here are three of the best betting options to focus on:
- To Hit a Home Run (+320)
- To Record 2 Hits (+200)
- To Record A Hit (-250)
MLB Stats
The MLB stats for Goldschmidt so far in 2022 are extremely impressive as he is hitting .335 with 31 home runs. Goldschmidt has been quiet so far in this series, but that just means that he will break out soon.
There are some great options for betting on this game, but taking Goldschmidt to record 2+ hits is the way to go.
MLB Pick: Paul Goldschmidt to Record 2+ Hits (+200)
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
Looking at an MLB player prop for August 24 should take you to the matchup in Houston as the Astros host the Minnesota Twins. This has the potential to be a playoff preview as both teams are in the playoff race.
AL Central’s Second Place
Minnesota Twins has started to fade a bit in the second half as they are now in second place in the AL Central. The Twins are 62-59 on the year and enter this game, having lost four straight.
Houston Astros comes into this game with a record of 79-45, and they are 40-18 at home this season. The Astros just continue to rack up the wins, and the starting rotation is a big part of that.
Framber Valdez
There is a lot of different pitchers on the MLB injury report for every team throughout the league, but Framber Valdez has managed to remain healthy. Valdez enters play on Wednesday night with a 12-4 record and a 2.72 ERA.
Starting Pitcher
Betting on a starting pitcher is always a good option when looking at player props, especially if that pitcher is known for racking up the strikeouts. Looking at the alternate strikeout totals is a way to go, and there are three options that stand out for Valdez:
- Valdez 5+ Strikeouts: -205
- Valdez 6+ Strikeouts: +110
- Valdez 7+ Strikeouts: +230
Twins Offense
Valdez continues to be one of the better pitchers in baseball this season, and he shouldn’t have a ton of trouble with this Twins offense. Minnesota is struggling of late, and Valdez should be able to rack up the strikeouts.
When looking for an MLB Prop Player for August 24, bet on Valdez to record at least seven strikeouts in this matchup, especially with such favorable odds.
MLB Pick: Framber Valdez 7+ Strikeouts (+230)
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