The MLB season is really starting to heat up and there are plenty of big games on the schedule. Betting on every game on the schedule remains an option, but you can also look at different ways to bet on baseball.

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Betting on MLB player props continues to be available,and that can win you some big money. Here are five of the best MLB player prop picks for Monday, September 12th.

Mike Minor Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+128)

Pirates vs. Reds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds meet on Monday night for a battle of two struggling teams. Both teams are buried in the NL Central standings this season, but each team has some young talent as well.

Veteran Mike Minor is set to start for the Reds on Monday night and he should have a big game in this one. The Pirates do have some talent in that lineup, but they are also prone to striking out.

Take the over 5.5 strikeouts for Minor in this match-up with the Pirates.

MLB Odds

Alex Bregman to Score a Run (-125)

Astros vs. Tigers Preview

The Houston Astros are in Detroit to begin the week and they are big favorites in the series opener. Houston just continues to rack up the wins and they should have a big series in this one.

When betting on the Astros, there are plenty of different players to focus on at the plate. Alex Bregman always seems to be in the mix and taking him to score a run is a good wager to make.

Houston should have a big day of offense in the series opener and taking Bregman (-125) to score a run is the way to go.

Christopher Morel to Score a Run (+150)

Cubs vs. Mets Preview

The Chicago Cubs face the New York Mets on Monday night for a big series. New York is trying to stay on top of the NL East Division and Chicago is looking to play the role of spoiler.

This Cubs team is lacking a ton of pieces, but they also have some great young pieces on offense. Christopher Morel is one of those players, and he is going to be in the middle of a rally on Monday night.

Take Morel to record a run (+150), as the Cubs continue to look good at the plate.

MLB Picks

Trea Turner to Record a Run (-155)

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best overall offensive team in the National League and they can break out and have a big MLB game at any time. Trea Turner is set to become a free agent after the season, but he is having another huge year for the Dodgers.

You really can’t go wrong when looking for some player prop betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Turner is the play in this one. Take Turner to score a run at decent odds of -155 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Spencer Strider Over 7.5 Strikeouts (-108)

Braves vs. Giants Preview

The Atlanta Braves are in San Francisco on Monday night to face off against the Giants. This entire Atlanta team is having a big run in the second half of the season and that includes pitcher Spencer Strider.

Strider comes into this game with a record of 10-4 and an ERA of less than 3.00. He is one of the most dominant MLB pitchers in the league, and he should have plenty of strikeouts in this one.

The best bet to make in this MLB game is to bet on Strider over 7.5 strikeouts.