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High totals are hovering around this 9-game slate, with 4 games having a total of at least 9 runs. With production expected from the offenses, that could provide some value on prop bets. Let’s get into my best MLB player prop bets for today, while you can also find out our MLB picks for all of the big matchups on Thursday, May 8.
Best MLB player prop bet: Bryson Stott (PHI) Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-117)
Odds available at Caesars Sportsbook at time of publishing.
The first of my MLB player props focuses on leadoff hitter Bryson Stott. Stott’s injury-plagued 2024 season had him batting towards the bottom of the order and not facing left-handed pitching. Turn to 2025, and Stott is finding his stride. He’ll be slated in the leadoff spot with the Rays going with RHP Ryan Pepiot and his 4.66 xERA. Stott in the leadoff spot is dangerous, due to his base stealing and the rest of the lineup behind him finding their stride. Trea Turner has recorded a hit in 11 of his last 12 games, while Bryce Harper has recorded a hit in 5 of his last 16 plate appearances.
Check out today’s MLB parlay picks — we’re up +34.73 units this season!
Best MLB player prop bet: Philadelphia Phillies over 4.5 runs (-105)
Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing.
To no surprise, I’m deploying multiple units on the Phillies offense playing in George M. Steinbrenner Field -0 a stadium where the Phillies’ offense has erupted for 8 and 7 runs in the first 2 games of the series, leading to 2 wins. With another RHP on the mound for the Rays, and the Phillies ranking in the top 10 in most statistical hitting categories against RHP, this is an MLB player props spot where I want to back an elite offense batting for 9 innings.
Read our Dodgers vs Diamondbacks prediction for today’s nightcap game
