On August 22, 2026 we like 6 MLB player props from 5 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Michael Busch Under 0.5 Walks (-185), 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

Michael Busch Under 0.5 Walks (-185)

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Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Michael Busch Under 0.5 Walks (-185). That is a Walks bet. It was priced at -185 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.41 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.

Jose Altuve (HOU) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+103)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Houston Astros play Athletics in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jose Altuve (HOU) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+103). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at +103 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.30 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.

Drew Cavanaugh (SFG) Under 0.5 Hits (-123)

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Boston Red Sox play San Francisco Giants in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Drew Cavanaugh (SFG) Under 0.5 Hits (-123). That is a Hits bet. It was priced at -123 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.13 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.

Bubba Chandler (PIT) Under 2.5 Earned Runs (-123)

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Los Angeles Dodgers play Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Bubba Chandler (PIT) Under 2.5 Earned Runs (-123). That is a Earned Runs bet. It was priced at -123 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.13 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.

Isaac Paredes (TBR) Under 0.5 Walks (-159)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Houston Astros play Athletics in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Isaac Paredes (TBR) 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.

Nathaniel Lowe (TEX) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+120)

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Colorado Rockies play Cleveland Guardians in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Nathaniel Lowe (TEX) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+120). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs 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.

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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