We have a quality four-game MLB slate Saturday night after an action-packed set of day games. The action starts with the Guardians and the Cubs continuing their three-game weekend set at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX and finishes with the Angels looking to snap their three-game losing streak against the Diamondbacks at 10:07 p.m. ET. If fans want to wager on Freddie Freeman, Marcus Stroman, Mike Trout, Salvador Perez, or other player props tonight, they should check out SuperDraft.
On SuperDraft, users can win 3X the amount wagered if their two-legged player prop parlay hits. Consequently, the more legs you add to your player prop parlay (maximum eight legs), the larger your potential payout becomes, but as the long odds indicate, completing a clean sweep will be challenging.
Below, we'll break down four of our favorite player props on SuperDraft for Saturday night's MLB slate. Users don't necessarily have to parlay all four picks together, though. Instead, you could make separate two-legged parlays to increase your win probability or attempt to hit it big if all four picks come through.
Best MLB prop bets today: SuperDraft player prop picks for Saturday 7/1
*Entry -three picks (6X) potential payout if all three legs parlayed*
1. Marcus Stroman, SP, Cubs vs. Guardians - UNDER 4 strikeouts
The 32-year-old starting pitcher is coming off an excellent June, where he went 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA and had 23 strikeouts in 29.2 innings pitched (five starts). Stroman will look to carry that momentum into tonight's start against the Guardians. The veteran pitcher has been a strikeout machine over his past 10 starts, going OVER 4.5 strikeouts six times and averaging 5.9 strikeouts per game at home this season.
However, Stroman will face a Cleveland offense tonight that doesn't strike out a ton. The Guardians are posting 7.14 strikeouts per game (second-fewest in MLB) and have an 18.9 strikeout percentage, good for second-fewest in the majors. Simply put, it's not an ideal setting for Stroman to go over his K prop. We see the veteran pitcher getting 4Ks and the push, but it might be tough for him to grab that fifth strikeout.
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B, Dodgers @ Royals - OVER 1.5 total bases
The 33-year-old first baseman has an excellent matchup tonight against Royals starter Daniel Lynch. Lynch has struggled at home this season with a 6.23 ERA and .261 OBA in two starts. He's also allowed left-handed hitters to slug .462 and has a 38.5 percent hard-hit rate over his last 20 innings this season.
All these metrics tell us that Freeman and the Dodgers' offense should get some hits and score runs tonight off Lynch. Freeman has been hitting the ball well over the past 15 days, sporting a .271 batting average with four doubles, a home run, and eight RBI. The star first baseman is also hitting .302 with nine home runs and 23 RBI against left-handed pitching this season. Freeman has gone OVER 1.5 total bases in six out of his past 10 games and seven out of his past 10 road games. If we can get the UNDER on Stroman, this play should be a slam dunk.
3. Mike Trout, CF, Angels vs. Diamondbacks - OVER 1.5 total bases
Trout ended June with back-to-back games with multiple hits, which is a good sign heading into tonight's game against the Diamondbacks. Arizona will give the ball to righty Ryne Nelson, who has pitched well on the road this season (2-1, 3.07 ERA). However, he has a .313 BABIP and a 50.7 fly ball percentage in his last 21.2 innings.
Right-handed hitters are slashing .282/.301/.420 with 13 doubles, three home runs, and 22 RBI against the 25-year-old starter this season. Based on those stats, this should be a good spot for Trout to capitalize on his total base prop. The star outfielder has gone OVER 1.5 total bases in six out of his past 10 games, including four games with two or more hits.
