Today's Taste - Best MLB PrizePicks Player Props (5/30/23)

Nope. Last week was not it. It’s a new week though, so let’s not dwell on the past. Let’s look to the future, which is one of my favorite arms on the bump today.

 

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Shane McClanahan OVER/UNDER 7 Strikeouts

 

At this point, if it feels like I have played Shane McClanahan every time he starts, it’s because I pretty much have. But how could I not? The kid is yet again the early season front-runner for the Cy Young for the second year in a row. He’s pitching to an 8-0 mark, 1.97 ERA, and 75 K’s in only 64 innings. Sugar Shane is as consistent as they come.

 

The Cubs were riding the struggle bus before their extremely tight win over Tampa yesterday. Snapping a four-game losing streak, thanks to Marcus Stroman’s near no-hitter, Chicago will have to see the premier lefty in the MLB. The bad news is the Cubs have struck out the eighth most times in the majors this season (488). However, they have absolutely mashed lefty pitching to the tune of a .277 average and .805 OPS. That being said, the only lefties who could even be deemed comparable to McClanahan are Clayton Kershaw (6 K’s), Julio Urias (6 K’s), and Framber Valdez (8 K’s). 

 

Outside of those southpaws, Chicago has not faced any studs. And let’s be clear, all of those dudes can pitch, but none of them has the stuff that Sugar Shane has. McClanahan has notched seven K’s in four of his last five starts. In all transparency, he’s been a bit more suspect in the strikeout department on the road, averaging only 5.4 compared to eight at home. Even with subtle indicators telling me this may be an underperforming spot, it’s too difficult for me not to back Sugar Shane.

 

 

 

Pick: McClanahan 7+ K’s

 

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Aaron Judge OVER/UNDER 1.5 Total Bases

 

The Judge is back. Aaron Judge has been sensational since he returned from the IL a few weeks ago. He’s batting .357 with ELEVEN TATERS and a 1.377 OPS! He had two bombs last night and a home run robbery. Guy is doing what he did last year, which is willing the Yankees to victory. I know he doesn’t want this magic month to end, but on the last day of it, I think we can capitalize on the pixie dust that’s on his bat. 

 

Judge is riding a four-game hit streak. In that time period, he has seven hits. Five of those seven hits are for extra bases. With Seattle throwing Logan Gilbert tonight, there is an interesting note I would like to share with you. Against RHP, the reigning MVP is batting .328 with 16 long balls and a 1.182 OPS this season. Gilbert has had Judge’s number in a small sample size (1-6 lifetime against him), but it’s too miniscule to actually think that’s a noteworthy number.

 

At the end of the day, Judge is one of the best players in baseball when healthy. And there are very few hitters that can extend a hot streak like he can. When this dude is on fire, ride the train until the wheels fall off. I have to think Aaron is in for an encore tonight!

 

Pick: Judge OVER 1.5 Total Bases

 

 

 

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McClanahan 7+ K’s

Judge OVER 1.5 Total Bases