On August 22, 2026 we like 6 MLB player props from 4 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Jackson Merrill (SDP) Under 0.5 Singles (-161), 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

Jackson Merrill (SDP) Under 0.5 Singles (-161)

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San Diego Padres play Minnesota Twins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jackson Merrill (SDP) Under 0.5 Singles (-161). That is a Singles 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.

Jackson Merrill (SDP) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-127)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

San Diego Padres play Minnesota Twins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jackson Merrill (SDP) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-127). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -127 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.87 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.

Michael Wacha (KCR) Under 5.5 Hits Allowed (+112)

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Kansas City Royals play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Michael Wacha (KCR) Under 5.5 Hits Allowed (+112). That is a Hits Allowed bet. It was priced at +112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.20 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.

Brayan Rocchio Under 0.5 Singles (-102)

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Colorado Rockies play Cleveland Guardians in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Brayan Rocchio Under 0.5 Singles (-102). That is a Singles bet. It was priced at -102 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.80 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 Siri (HOU) Under 0.5 Hits (-108)

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Texas Rangers play Los Angeles Angels in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jose Siri (HOU) Under 0.5 Hits (-108). That is a Hits bet. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 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.

Dillon Dingler (DET) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+107)

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Kansas City Royals play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Dillon Dingler (DET) Under 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+107). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at +107 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.70 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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