Player Props
MLB player props today: our 6 best prop picks for August 20, 2026
On August 20, 2026 we like 6 MLB player props from 5 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Dylan Beavers Under 0.5 Walks (-217), a HIGH confidence pick. Each one below is our own number against the price the book is offering, in plain English, with how confident we are in words.
The props we like today
Dylan Beavers Under 0.5 Walks (-217)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Baltimore Orioles play New York Yankees in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Dylan Beavers Under 0.5 Walks (-217). That is a Walks bet. It was priced at -217 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.61 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Philadelphia Phillies play Miami Marlins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Javier Sanoja Under 0.5 Singles (-118). That is a Singles bet. It was priced at -118 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.47 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jonah Cox Under 0.5 Hits (+120)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Cleveland Guardians play San Francisco Giants in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jonah Cox Under 0.5 Hits (+120). That is a Hits bet. It was priced at +120 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $22 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Seth Lugo (NYM) Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-161)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing
Kansas City Royals play Athletics in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seth Lugo (NYM) Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-161). That is a Strikeouts bet. It was priced at -161 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.21 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jake Bauers (MIL) Under 0.5 Walks (-169)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Milwaukee Brewers play Seattle Mariners in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jake Bauers (MIL) Under 0.5 Walks (-169). That is a Walks bet. It was priced at -169 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.92 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Ben Rice (NYY) Under 0.5 Walks (-159)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Baltimore Orioles play New York Yankees in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Ben Rice (NYY) Under 0.5 Walks (-159). That is a Walks bet. It was priced at -159 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.29 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is the whole read. Every prop above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.
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