I rummaged through the MLB PRO Props tab and found three smart picks for the first game of the day: Rangers vs. Rays.
Notably, predictions set at odds of +130, +300, and 482 all offer great value to get the slate started.
Texas and Tampa Bay spark the Thursday MLB card with a 12:10 AM ET first pitch. Cole Winn gets the nod for the Rangers opposite Shane McClanahan for the Rays.
Let’s get busy with a batch of data–driven picks below, all player props. I'll also include a sneak peek at the PRO dashboard and PRO Report for those looking at moneyline, over/under or other crafty ways to pick the early Thursday MLB game.
Rangers vs Rays Thursday Odds: Smart Props at +130, +300, +482
Action PRO Projections can model a whole bunch of baseball categories: Homers, hits, RBI, strikeouts and more.
Some of today’s best bets for Rangers vs. Rays are doubles, RBI and K props!
First up, model projections sense it'd be wise to take McLanahan under 4.5 strikeouts at +130 odds (bet365).
Strikeout projections couldn't get there, pegging the lefty for just 4.63 today. It crosses the 4.5 line, but at plus money, the edge is on the under.
Next up, take Taylor Walls to record an RBI today.
The Rays shortstop is a defensive wizard, but projections feel there's some value on Walls' offensive props.
Walls is projected for 0.35 RBI, which implies a fair price of about +185. At +300 (bet365), bettors can lock up a +4.5% edge.
Finally, take a look at Ezequiel Duran to double at odds of +482 (DraftKings).
Duran is forecasted for 0.23 doubles today, earning a true price of +334.
Duran hasn't doubled in six straight games. However, prior to the slump, the Rangers shortstop had a two-bagger in three straight games, and four in the previous five outings.
To sum it up: McLanahan under K's + Walls RBI + Duran double are all positive edges in PRO today.
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