There are only a handful of MLB games on the schedule for Monday, August 8th, but you can still find some good betting options. Instead of trying to pick the winning teams of a matchup, looking at player props is another great strategy to use.
With that in mind, here are the five best player prop picks to target for Monday night.
Lourdes Gurriel to Record 2+ Hits (+150)
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Prediction
The Toronto Blue Jays are in Baltimore on Monday night to begin a big series against the Orioles. You can usually find plenty of good player prop betting options for Toronto, especially when looking at that offense.
Lourdes Gurriel leads the Blue Jays with a batting average over .310, and facing Jordan Lyles is a pretty favorable matchup. Look for Gurriel to get at least two hits in this game, and with odds at +150, it’s a bet that you can’t pass up.
Keegan Thompson Over 4.5 Strikeouts (+114)
Keegan Thompson has quietly put together a really solid season on the mound for the Chicago Cubs in 2022. Thompson is 8-5 with a 3.48 ERA on the year, and he will be taking on a weak Washington Nationals team in this matchup.
The Washington Nationals are having a miserable season, and that was before they traded away their two best players. Washington is going to struggle to score, and Thompson should have a dominant start.
Take the over 4.5 strikeouts for Thompson at +114 as he pitches the Cubs to a win.
Juan Soto to Record an RBI (+160)
The San Diego Padres are returning home to face the San Francisco Giants after getting swept in Los Angeles. San Diego was supposed to go on a big run after the Trade Deadline, but they are headed in the wrong direction.
Juan Soto needs to find a way to provide a spark on offense for San Diego, and he is good enough to do just that on Monday night. Alex Wood is starting for the Giants, and he has not had a good season.
Bet on Soto to record an RBI at +160 as he provides some offense for the Padres.
Zac Gallen Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-142)
Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
It has been a rough season for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks, and these teams are set to meet up on Monday night. This could be a low-scoring affair with these offenses but also with who the Diamondbacks will have on the mound.
Zac Gallen is 6-2 with a 3.31 ERA on the year, and he shouldn’t have much trouble with the Pirates lineup. Pittsburgh does have some young talent in that batting order, but that inexperience can also hurt them in this one.
Take the over 5.5 strikeouts (-142) as it should be a good day for the Arizona right-hander.
Aaron Judge to Record 2+ RBIS (+390)
Yankees vs. Mariners Prediction
The New York Yankees are in Seattle on Monday night after being swept by the Cardinals in St. Louis. New York hasn’t had many struggles throughout the 2022 season, but it hasn’t been a great stretch.
It’s never a bad idea to focus on player prop betting options when it comes to Aaron Judge this season. Judge has stepped up all year for the Yankees, and that will be the case on Monday night as well.
It’s tempting to bet on Judge to hit a home run, but take him to get 2+ RBIs at +390 for a nice payout.
