It’s a light slate on the diamond with just three games gracing the MLB schedule, but there's still plenty of value to uncover in today's MLB player props.
My top picks include a pair of RBI props: one for a batter riding a hot start, and another for a hitter looking to break out of an early-season slump.
Find out more in my MLB picks for Thursday, April 2.
Best MLB player props today
| Player | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
 Taj Bradley |
Over 15.5 outs recorded | -108 |
 Corbin Carroll |
Over 0.5 RBI | +170 |
 Heliot Ramos |
Over 0.5 RBI | +200 |
Taj Bradley Over 15.5 outs recorded (-108)
Minnesota Twins starter Taj Bradley struck out nine batters in his first start of the season against Baltimore, but he lasted just 4 1/3 innings. He walked three and quickly drove up his pitch count, leading to an early hook.
Today, the hard-throwing righty faces the Kansas City Royals, who don’t strike out as often — something that could result in quicker outs.
With an above-average leash on pitch count, a few more efficient innings should help him clear this prop.
- Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MLB Network
Corbin Carroll Over 0.5 RBI (+170)
Corbin Carroll is off to a great start for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and I’m betting that continues when he digs into the batter’s box against the Atlanta Braves.
The two-time All-Star enters this game hitting .333 with a 1.162 OPS through the early part of the season. He’s also been productive as hell, driving in eight runs, all coming in the D-backs' last four games.
Although Reynaldo Lopez is coming off a strong start where he allowed just one run on six hits against Kansas City, Carroll was very dangerous against righties last season, getting to them for a .918 OPS.
Lopez also struggled a bit with his command in his first start of the season, so I love Carroll to drive in another run at this price.
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN Unlimited
Heliot Ramos Over 0.5 RBI (+200)
It’s been a slow start to the season for Heliot Ramos, but the San Francisco Giants outfielder is a strong hitter who consistently makes hard contact, and tonight’s matchup with the New York Mets should help him get back on track.
The Mets will start David Peterson. The lefty didn’t allow a run in his first outing of the season, but he got a bit lucky, giving up six hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings.
Ramos also has solid career numbers vs. Peterson, going 3-for-8 with a .376 expected batting average and a .624 expected slugging.
- Time: 9:45 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: SNY, NBC Sports Bay Area
- Prop picks: 7-6, +0.81 units
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