Today's Taste - Best MLB PrizePicks Player Props (5/7/23)

Kevin Gausman wasn’t feeling my three in a row the other night. Of all days to play like trash. Nevertheless, we’re going to finish the week how we started, on a roll. There are a couple of players that I absolutely have to write about today. 

 

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Ronald Acuna Jr. OVER/UNDER 1.5 Total Bases

 

I can’t ever say or even think Ronald Acuna’s name without hearing Sammy Sweetheart’s “RAHHNNN STAPPP!” in the back of my head. I basically quote tweet that GIF out everytime Acuna does something highlight-worthy. Anyway, the kid has been on a tear to start 2023, as he looks like he put the last two years behind with the injury and down season in 2022. RAJ is ripping right now with his .351 average, 1.018 OPS, and 15 stolen bases.

 

Tyler Wells is one of the many names most people have never heard of that are part of the rebuild in Baltimore. While it’s debatable that 6’8” Wells may have chosen the wrong sport, he’s off to a good start this season. His 3.34 ERA and 0.77 WHIP have certainly kept him as one of the team's best arms early on. Wells does have an issue with the long ball, though, as he has given up seven of them in his first 35 innings of work. Regardless of that fact, he hasn’t faced many lineups with this much pop and depth in his career.

 

There aren’t many key matchup factors to really support a decision, one way or the other. However, we can look at RAJ’s incredible start to the month of May, and say it’s certainly a worthy endeavor. Acuna is batting .348 with four extra base hits, seven RBI’s, and a 1.162 OPS. He’s a career fastball hunter. As he’s batting .542 against the heater so far this year, he faces a pitcher who’s thrown ole’ number one a little over 38% of the time. Look for the Braves’ superstar to attack early in the count. Plsu, let’s not forget that our guy bats leadoff, which means he would be the one to grab an extra AB. 

 

 

Pick: Acuna O1.5 Total Bases

 

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Bo Bichette OVER/UNDER 1.5 Total Bases

 

We’re back with Bo!. He’s been one of my favorite targets all year on these 1.5 total base props. The dude is pumping right now. He’s off to a tremendous start that’s seen him log a .326 batting average and .898 OPS. In a sneaky tough matchup with Pittsburgh, can Bichette log multiple bases for the fourth game in a row?

 

These props can be very fluky, but when you have a guy who has been as consistent as BB has, it makes it a tad more bearable. Since last Sunday against the Mariners, the short stop has either multiple hits or an extra base hit in five of seven contests. The Jays will face something called Roansy Contreras, who actually has shown flashes of talent this season. Overall, Contreras has allowed 31 hits and 16 walks in 33 innings of work. Where has had big success so far is with that slider that has only a .141 OBA against it.

 

If Bichette can stay off the slider, and stick to the heater, then we should see him barrel up a few today. Contreras’ slider has an OBA of .422, so that’s where Bo needs to live. In any case, this is a classic example of me trusting my guys over your guys. I say Bichette stays hot.

 

 

Pick: Bichette OVER 1.5 Total Bases

 

 

 

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Acuna OVER 1.5 Total Bases

Bichette OVER 1.5 Total Bases