On August 23, 2026 we like 6 MLB player props from 5 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Zack Gelof Under 0.5 Walks (-238), 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

Ryan Johnson Under 4.5 Hits Allowed (-102)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Texas Rangers play Los Angeles Angels in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Ryan Johnson Under 4.5 Hits Allowed (-102). That is a Hits Allowed 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.

Liam Hicks Under 0.5 Singles (-109)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Baltimore Orioles play Tampa Bay Rays in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Liam Hicks Under 0.5 Singles (-109). That is a Singles bet. It was priced at -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.17 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.

Zack Gelof Under 0.5 Walks (-238)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Houston Astros play Athletics in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Zack Gelof Under 0.5 Walks (-238). That is a Walks bet. It was priced at -238 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.20 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.

Sal Stewart Under 1.5 Total Bases (-172)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Arizona Diamondbacks play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Sal Stewart Under 1.5 Total Bases (-172). That is a Total Bases bet. It was priced at -172 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.81 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 4.5 Strikeouts (-139)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

Kansas City Royals play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Michael Wacha (KCR) Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-139). That is a Strikeouts bet. It was priced at -139 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.19 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.

Henry Bolte Under 0.5 Hits (+132)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Houston Astros play Athletics in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Henry Bolte Under 0.5 Hits (+132). That is a Hits bet. It was priced at +132 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.20 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.

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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