With another full big league schedule, my MLB player props analysis has found real value on the mound and at the dish.
I'll start things off with AL Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler, followed by Jacob Misiorowski, who is set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The red-hot Pete Alonso closes out today's best props.
Read more in my MLB picks for Saturday, Aug. 15.
Best MLB player props today
| Player | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
 Cam Schlittler |
Under 1.5 earned runs | -108 |
 Jacob Misiorowski |
Under 1.5 earned runs | -105 |
 Pete Alonso |
Over 1.5 total bases | +131 |
Cam Schlittler Under 1.5 earned runs (-108)
Cam Schlittler continues to strengthen his AL Cy Young case. The right-hander owns a stellar 1.76 FIP across his last five appearances while allowing just 1.93 BB/9 and 0.64 HR/9.
The New York Yankees right-hander has cashed the Under in earned runs surrendered in three of his last four appearances, limiting the powerful Atlanta Braves to just one earned run in his most recent start.
Tonight, he'll face the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, who have an 85 wRC+ over the last week. Expect another gem from Schlittler.
I'll play this pick up to -130.
- Time: 3:07 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: YES, Sportsnet
Jacob Misiorowski Under 1.5 earned runs (-105)
Jacob Misiorowski has a real task ahead of him tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the ace will be up for the challenge. Misiorowski sports a 1.30 xERA over his last four outings and has struck out a mind-boggling 15.14 hitters per nine innings.
This is a great time for him to face the Dodgers, who carry an 88 wRC+ over their previous seven games into this contest. Misiorowski has also cashed the Under in two of his last four starts, and he has been dominant on the road, compiling a 2.02 FIP.
The youngster will keep the Dodgers lineup under wraps.
Play this pick up to -130.
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FOX
Pete Alonso Over 1.5 total bases (+131)
Pete Alonso is arguably the hottest hitter in the sport right now. The Baltimore Orioles slugger has a .522 average and .435 ISO over his last six games, also going deep three times during that span. Alonso has posted a ridiculous 73.7% hard-hit rate and 26.3% barrel rate.
He's cashed the Over in total bases in three straight games, finishing with two hits apiece in back-to-back contests. Tonight's matchup is favorable, too. Alonso faces Tampa Bay Rays starter Ian Seymour, who has allowed a 45.5% hard-hit rate over the last month.
The Rays' bullpen is also vulnerable, posting a 5.53 FIP over the last week while giving up a 42% hard-hit rate. Alonso will keep it rolling.
Play this pick down to +100.
- Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Rays.TV, MASN
- Prop picks: 6-3, +2.83
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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