Best MLB prop bets today: Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve highlight top picks for Wednesday's tripleheader

Nick Musial

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MLB's divisional playoff series continues on Wednesday with a must-watch tripleheader featuring the Phillies-Braves, Twins-Astros, and Diamondbacks-Dodgers. For MLB DFS players searching for actionable props to make today's MLB playoff games a bit more intriguing, head over to SuperDraft to craft your favorite player prop parlay(s).

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, the larger your potential payout becomes, but as the long odds indicate, completing a clean sweep is challenging. If you were to put down a $20 entry fee and all four of our props below hit, you'd get a $200 payout.

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Below, we'll break down four of our favorite player props on SuperDraft for Wednesday'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 Wednesday

*10x potential payout if users parlay all four correct picks

1. Mookie Betts, UTIL, Dodgers - OVER 1.5 bases 

We're backing the Dodgers leadoff hitter to help his squad stave off elimination, totaling at least two-plus total bases via hits in Game 3. A matchup against Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (3-9, 4.46 xFIP) is exactly who Betts and company need to see to revive their offense.

Betts has had Pfaadt's number in the two games the rookie faced the Dodgers in the regular season, going three-for-five with one double in their head-to-head bouts. His propensity to routinely the sweet spot of the bat (98th percentile in sweet-spot rate) should lend itself to some success at the plate tonight. We might see Betts hit this OVER in the game's first at-bat.

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2. Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros - OVER 0.5 singles

Houston's leadoff hitter is always a safe bet to go OVER 0.5 singles, as three of his four hits this postseason have been singles. With Twins right-hander Joe Ryan making his postseason debut, we think an experienced Astros lineup will take advantage of his playoff inexperience, namely Altuve at the top of the order. There's a chance Altuve records five at-bats tonight, so betting on at least one of those to result in a single looks like a smart wager.

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3. Marcell Ozuna, DH, Braves - UNDER 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs

While it's only been two games, Ozuna's yet to record a hit in the NLDS (0-for-6, two Ks, one BB). Things won't get any easier against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (12-9, 3.63 xFIP), so we'll fade the Braves' designated hitter until he proves us wrong.

Ozuna hasn't looked all too comfortable in the batter's box this series, and his 25.6 percent strikeout rate against right-handers on the road doesn't give us confidence in backing his OVER.

4. J.D. Martinez, DH, Dodgers - OVER 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs 

Since we expect a solid offensive day from L.A., we're also betting on the Dodgers designated hitter to do his thing with runners in scoring position. Against a relatively volatile starter in Pfaadt, we think the top of the Dodgers' order will have success, putting Martinez in a position to hit his OVER in one at-bat. 

Martinez was one of the few bright spots in L.A.'s game-two losses, taking Zac Gallen deep to right-center in the fourth inning. Look for him to put forth several quality at-bats tonight, as the 100-plus RBI man likely does his thing with runners in scoring position.

Nick Musial

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Nick Musial is a Content Producer at The Sporting News. He recently joined the team after studying sport management and journalism at the University of Kansas. Nick’s an avid sports bettor who’s always looking for value.