Wednesday’s loaded MLB slate has a 15-game schedule starting at 12:35 pm ET, with a wide allotment of player props. In addition, BetMGM is offering a RISK-FREE BET up to $1,000! Once you sign up for free at BetMGM, you’re able to designate your risk-free bet up to $1,000. With action starting up early, let’s dive in headfirst to the MLB betting picks for Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Best MLB Bets Today: Baseball Prop Betting Picks
George Kirby O/U 5.5 Strikeouts | RISK FREE BET from BetMGM
George Kirby gets the start against the Los Angeles Angels today. He has found his footing later in the season, with a 24.1% strikeout rate and 1.2 WHIP. Meanwhile, the Angels lead the league in strikeouts against righties at 26.8% and will have six hitters with at least a 20% strikeout rates against righty pitchers. Kirby has struck out seven or more in two of his past three starts, including eight against the Angels just over a week ago. While the house juice is unsettling, Kirby’s strikeout line is low enough to swallow the spend up.
Best MLB Betting Pick Today: George Kirby OVER 5.5 Total Strikeouts (-135)
Ian Happ O/U 1.5 Total Bases | RISK FREE BET from BetMGM
Ian Happ has multi-hit games in four of his past six starts and faces Cory Abbott today, who has a 9.42 FIP, 3.72 HR/9 and a 14% barrel rate against lefties. Abbott has allowed five home runs against in six games while striking out just 18.8% of lefties — though four of those home runs came in one game against the Phillies. Happ has fared well against righties, with 10 of his 12 home runs coming against them. But if this bet is still too risky BetMGM is offering a RISK FREE BET up to $1,000! With that in mind, getting plus money odds on Happ here is an excellent value for Wednesday’s ticket.
Best MLB Betting Pick Today: Ian Happ OVER 1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Corey Seager O/U 0.5 HRs | RISK FREE BET from BetMGM
Corey Seager is one of the Rangers’ best hitters against righties. Sixteen of his 26 home runs have come against righties, and he has a .199 ISO in the split. Adam Oller has a surrendered a 40% hard-contact rate, 21.4% HR/FB and 3.06 HR/9 against lefties. He has also surrendered a home run in four of his past five games and allowed two home runs in two of those games. The plus money is not as appealing as other home run options, but Seager’s power against righties makes the prop difficult to ignore.
Best MLB Betting Pick Today: Corey Seager OVER 0.5 Total Home Runs (+250)
Byron Buxton O/U 1.5 Total Bases | RISK FREE BET from BetMGM
Byron Buxton’s matchup takes center stage here. Daniel Lynch has allowed a .427 slugging percentage, 46.6% hard contact and a 9% barrel rate to righties this season, while Buxton has tagged lefties for a .959 OPS, .368 ISO and 10 home runs. He also has two hits in each of his past three games, including a home run. With near even money, Buxton makes for one of the MLB betting picks today.
Best MLB Betting Pick Today: Byron Buxton OVER 1.5 Total Bases (-105)
