The 2022 MLB season is now over, and the playoffs are set to begin on Friday. There are a number of different ways to bet on the playoffs, including player props. You won’t find as many games to bet on in the playoffs, but there are plenty of players to target.
You will want to look at the MLB player stats from the regular season to help make player prop bets in the Wild Card. Here are two of the best bets to make on Friday.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians
MLB Playoff Game
The first MLB Playoff Game of the day will take place in Cleveland as the Guardians are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays.
Cleveland won the AL Central Division this season, while the Rays were the final team in the playoff field.
Tampa Bay is no stranger to the playoffs, and they always seem to be ready to go once October starts. The Rays are not a great offensive team, but they have some terrific arms in the rotation.
Cleveland at the AL Central 2022
Cleveland was not supposed to win the AL Central in 2022, but they just continued to rack up the wins in the second half. The Guardians now come into the playoffs with momentum, and they also have a bit of free money.
The MLB betting odds for this game have the Cleveland Guardians as the moneyline betting favorites at -120 over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jose Ramirez
Jose Ramirez is the clear leader of this Cleveland team, and he put up some huge offensive stats during the regular season. Ramirez blasted 29 home runs during the regular season but also drove in 126 runs this season.
Here are the three best betting options to look on Friday for Ramirez in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays:
- Ramirez to Record an RBI (+170)
- Ramirez to Record 2+ Hits (+360)
- Ramirez to Hit a Home Run (+430)
Ramirez’s Most Impressive Stat
Ramirez has done a ton right this season, but his most impressive stat is how many runs he has driven in. Cleveland is going to need a boost in this game, and Ramirez will deliver with an RBI.
The smartest bet to make is taking Ramirez to record an RBI at +170.
MLB Prop Pick: Jose Ramirez to Record an RBI +170
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of a playoff series at Busch Stadium. This could end up being one of the most competitive Wild Card series that are set to take place.
Philadelphia got extremely hot after firing their manager, Joe Girardi, much earlier in the year. The Phillies have a ton of momentum, and they also have a lineup that can do a ton of damage.
NL Central Division Title
St. Louis is another team that got hot in the second half, and they were able to cruise to a NL Central Division title. The Cardinals are a veteran team, and this franchise always seems to perform well in the playoffs.
Jose Quintana
Jose Quintana came over to the Cardinals this season in trade as it was clear that they needed some pitching help. It had been a few years since Quintana pitched really well, but he has been able to find something again this season.
The Cardinals aren’t declaring Quintana as their ace by starting him in Game 1, but he does give his team a great chance to win.
Quintana finished the season with an overall record of 6-7, but he also sported a terrific ERA of just 2.93. The left-hander doesn’t strike out a ton of batters, and that’s the bet to target in this game.
Phillies at the MLB Team Stats
The MLB team stats for the Philadelphia Phillies on offense are extremely impressive, and that’s something to keep in mind in this game.
Philadelphia is capable of lighting up any starting pitcher, and Quintana will be the target in this one.
Quintana is starting because the Phillies don’t hit lefties well, but that won’t matter in this game. Take the under 3.5 strikeouts, as this should be a short start for the veteran.
MLB Prop Pick: J Quintana Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-110)
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