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68 props on tonight's board, and the 3 strongest are free

The prop we'd back tonight · Rays at Guardians
Nick Martinez Over 3.5 pitcher strikeouts +320
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win42.0%
The price says23.8%
$50 returns$210.00
The rest of tonight's propsfull reasoning on each prop below
TBR v CLE Nick Martinez Over 3.5 pitcher strikeouts Lean42% chance +320
TBR v CLE Nick Martinez Over 2.5 pitcher strikeouts Lean54% chance +126
TBR v CLE Nick Martinez Over 11.5 pitcher outs High64% chance -159
TBR v CLE Pitcher strikeouts Long-shot32% chance Members
TBR v CLE Pitcher walks High74% chance Members
TBR v CLE Pitcher strikeouts High69% chance Members
TBR v CLE Pitcher strikeouts Long-shot23% chance Members
TBR v CLE Batter walks Long-shot27% chance Members
TBR v CLE Pitcher hits allowed Lean46% chance Members
TBR v CLE Batter rbis Long-shot20% chance Members
TBR v CLE Batter walks Long-shot31% chance Members
TBR v CLE Batter rbis Long-shot33% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
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Nick Martinez Over 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Confirmed to play
Chance to win: 42.0% The price says 23.8%

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Martinez Over 3.5 Pitcher - Strikeouts (+320)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Cleveland Guardians have been on a hot streak, winning 8 out of their last 10 games. Their pitchers are striking out batters more often than the league average, which is a good sign for Nick Martinez as he takes the mound. With the Guardians' lineup in solid form, hitting against pitchers who walk fewer batters, it might be a bit tougher for Martinez today. However, the matchup is close since Tampa Bay Rays also have some solid hitters. Martinez will need to find his rhythm quickly to get those strikeouts. The bet on him to get over 3.5 strikeouts could pay off, especially with the Guardians backing him up at home.

Nick Martinez Over 2.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Confirmed to play
Chance to win: 54.4% The price says 44.2%

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Martinez Over 2.5 Pitcher - Strikeouts (+126)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Cleveland Guardians have been on a hot streak, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Their pitching staff is also strong, striking out nearly 10 batters per nine innings, which is better than most teams this year. Nick Martinez has a good chance to rack up strikeouts against a Tampa Bay Rays team that hasn't been as consistent lately. While the Rays have won a few games, their hitters can struggle against pitchers who can bring the heat. The most concrete risk here is that if Martinez doesn't get enough chances to pitch to key batters, he might not reach the three strikeouts needed. But with the Guardians' current form, betting on Martinez to get over 2.5 strikeouts looks promising.

Nick Martinez Over 11.5 Pitcher Outs
-154 best over price · 3 booksConfirmed to play
Chance to win: 64.4% The price says 61.3%

Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Martinez Over 11.5 Pitcher - Outs (-159)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Cleveland Guardians have been on fire lately, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Their strong hitting and solid pitching are making them tough to beat. Nick Martinez should get a good number of outs today, especially since the Guardians' staff has been striking out batters more often than the league average. The Tampa Bay Rays have had a mixed bag recently, winning only 5 of their last 10 games. While their pitching staff walks fewer batters than most, they still face a powerful Guardians lineup. It's worth noting that Martinez will be challenged against a team that can hit well, so that's something to consider.

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Nick MartinezPitcher Walks · line 0.5
Confirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: High The price says 61.0%
Nick MartinezPitcher Strikeouts · line 1.5
Confirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: High The price says 69.9%
Nick MartinezPitcher Strikeouts · line 5.5
Confirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 6.0%
Jose RamirezBatter Walks · line 0.5
+255 best over price · 4 booksHow many home runs does José Ramírez hit?

In the regular season, Jose Ramirez is averaging 4.2 at-bats across the last 20.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 28.2%
Nick MartinezPitcher Hits Allowed · line 3.5
+114 best over price · 4 booksConfirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Lean The price says 46.7%
Brayan RocchioBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+357 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Brayan Rocchio hit?

In the regular season, Brayan Rocchio has averaged 0.6 air outs across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 21.9%
Steven KwanBatter Walks · line 0.5
+205 best over price · 4 booksHow many home runs does Steven Kwan hit?

In the regular season, Steven Kwan has averaged 3.6 at-bats across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 32.8%
Junior CamineroBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+186 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Junior Caminero hit?

In the regular season, Junior Caminero is averaging 0.5 singles across the last 20.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 33.3%
Nick MartinezPitcher Earned Runs · line 1.5
+142 best over price · 3 booksConfirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Lean The price says 41.3%
Travis BazzanaBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+350 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Travis Bazzana hit?

In the regular season, Travis Bazzana is averaging 2.3 total bases across the last 20.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 23.3%
Chase DeLauterBatter Walks · line 0.5
+193 best over price · 4 booksHow many home runs does Chase DeLauter hit?

In the regular season, Chase DeLauter has averaged 0.4 double plays grounded into across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 34.1%
Nick MartinezPitcher Strikeouts · line 0.5
Confirmed to play
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: High The price says 91.7%
Patrick BaileyBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+300 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Patrick Bailey hit?

In the regular season, Patrick Bailey has averaged 1.5 strikeouts across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 25.4%
Brayan RocchioBatter Walks · line 0.5
+350 best over price · 4 booksHow many home runs does Brayan Rocchio hit?

In the regular season, Brayan Rocchio has averaged 0.6 air outs across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 22.3%
Chase DeLauterBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+230 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Chase DeLauter hit?

In the regular season, Chase DeLauter has averaged 0.4 double plays grounded into across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 28.5%
Taylor WallsBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+400 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Taylor Walls hit?

In the regular season, Taylor Walls is averaging 0.3 doubles across the last 15.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 20.9%
Petey HalpinBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+349 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Petey Halpin hit?

In the regular season, Petey Halpin is averaging 2.7 plate appearances across the last 15.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 22.3%
Jo AdellBatter RBIs · line 0.5
+225 best over price · 5 booksHow many home runs does Jo Adell hit?

In the regular season, Jo Adell has averaged 0.6 walks across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 31.2%
Chase DeLauterBatter Hits · line 2.5
-196 best over price · 10 booksHow many home runs does Chase DeLauter hit?

In the regular season, Chase DeLauter has averaged 0.4 double plays grounded into across the last 10 games.

Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 5.6%
Ben WilliamsonBatter Hits · line 1.5
Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win: Long-shot The price says 11.8%

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MLB prop bets are wagers on a specific player outcome — strikeouts, hits, total bases, home runs, or RBIs — instead of the final score. This page ranks today's props by the model's chance and compares that to the sportsbook chance the price suggests to highlight positive expected value opportunities. Higher edge means a larger gap between what the model estimates and what the sportsbook is pricing.

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Props let you focus on individual player performance rather than the game result. Here are the markets this page covers and what to consider for each.

  • Strikeout props (pitcher): Bet on whether a starting pitcher will record over or under a set strikeout total. Strongly influenced by opponent strikeout rate, pitcher recent form, and expected pitch count. One of the most model-friendly markets due to its statistical predictability.
  • Hits props (batter): Over/under on a batter's hits in the game. Affected by pitcher handedness matchup, recent batting average, and park factors. Lower totals (0.5 lines) create all-or-nothing propositions.
  • Total bases: Over/under on combined bases from hits. Adds extra scoring for extra-base hits, making power hitters' props more interesting on days when wind and park conditions favour offence.
  • Home run props: Binary market — does a batter hit a home run? Low implied probabilities create high payouts, and value is meaningful even at smaller percentages. Model accounts for pitcher HR rate and batter's pull rate against arm side.
  • RBI props: Highly context-dependent — influenced by lineup position, on-base teammates, and opponent tendencies. Slightly noisier than strikeout and total bases markets but can present value when matchup is strong.

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MLB prop bets are wagers on a specific player outcome — strikeouts, hits, total bases, home runs, or RBIs — instead of the final score. They let you bet on an individual performance using matchup data and sportsbook odds. This page ranks today's props by the model's chance and compares that to the sportsbook chance the price suggests to highlight positive expected value opportunities.

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What MLB prop markets does this page cover?

This page covers pitcher strikeout props, batter hit props, total bases, home run props, and RBI markets — any player performance market where the model finds meaningful edge against the sportsbook chance the price suggests. Markets are added as they open each day.

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