The divisional series round gets started on Saturday with four elite games across the afternoon.
Let’s discuss my favorite Underdog and PrizePicks picks for those MLB Playoff games on Saturday, Oct. 4.
MLB Player Props: Best PrizePicks Plays
- Cristopher Sanchez Less Than 6 Strikeouts
- Mookie Betts More Than 0.5 Hits
- Kevin Gausman More Than 6 Strikeouts
Cristopher Sanchez
Less Than 6 Strikeouts
Cristopher Sanchez was a revelation for the Phillies this season, but he's about to face off against one of the toughest offenses in the sport.
The Dodgers ranked in the bottom third of MLB lineups in strikeout rate versus left-handed pitching during the regular season, and their starting lineup projects to be filled with lefty mashers.
Pick: Less Than 6 Strikeouts
Mookie Betts
More Than 0.5 Hits
Mookie Betts has been one of the hottest hitters on the planet in recent weeks and has continued the trend into October.
In the two-game series versus the Reds, Betts went 6-for-9, and I envision him continuing that run right into the NLDS.
Pick: More Than 0.5 Hits
Kevin Gausman
More Than 6 Strikeouts
Kevin Gausman had a solid bounce-back season for the Blue Jays and comes into a matchup against the Yankees well-rested.
The Yankees had the fifth-highest strikeout rate among MLB lineups this season against right-handed pitching, boding well for Gausman.
The lineup is much more fluid for the Yankees against righties, but it’s a lineup that is based more on power production than contact ability.
Pick: More Than 6 Strikeouts
MLB Playoff Props: Best Picks For Underdog Entries
- Kyle Schwarber Higher Than 0.5 Home Runs
- Andy Pages Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
- Cal Raleigh Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
Kyle Schwarber
Higher Than 0.5 Home Runs
Kyle Schwarber is no stranger to the bright lights, but there is no better time than now to get his signature October moment.
One of the most feared power hitters in the game lines up well against a Dodgers’ bullpen late that is filled with lefties — Schwarber smacked 23 home runs against the side in just 276 regular-season plate appearances.
Pick: Higher Than 0.5 Home Runs
Andy Pages
Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
Andy Pages is one of the most under-the-radar lefty mashers in MLB and gets a favorable matchup against Sanchez.
While Sanchez is notably exceptional at keeping the ball out of the air, Pages might be too good to stop.
The young outfielder slashed .313/.344/.429 against southpaws during the regular season.
Pick: Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
Cal Raleigh
Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
The “Big Dumper” has gotten the job done all season long and now gets his first taste of October baseball.
After a historic season, I see Cal Raleigh getting things started for the Mariners with a 61st home run.
Pick: Higher Than 1.5 Total Bases
