As the MLB season continues, Monday’s slate of games offers some exciting prop bets for baseball fans and bettors alike. One of the most intriguing matchups is between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres, with Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks looking like a strong pick for a prop bet.
Hendricks has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the league over the past few years, and he’s off to a solid start in 2021 with a 2-3 record and a 3.93 ERA. He’ll be facing a Padres lineup that has struggled at times this season, particularly against right-handed pitching. San Diego is hitting just .219 against righties, compared to .267 against lefties.
With those numbers in mind, Hendricks looks like a strong pick for a prop bet on Monday. His odds to record over 5.5 strikeouts are currently set at +125, which offers some solid value for bettors. Hendricks has recorded at least six strikeouts in three of his eight starts this season, and he should have a good chance to do so again against a Padres lineup that strikes out at an above-average rate.
Another prop bet to consider for Monday’s games is the total runs scored in the matchup between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics. These two teams have been among the best offenses in the league this season, with Houston ranking third in runs scored per game and Oakland ranking sixth.
The over/under for total runs scored in this game is currently set at 8.5, which seems low given the offensive firepower on both sides. The Astros have scored at least five runs in six of their past seven games, while the A’s have scored four or more runs in five of their past six. With two strong offenses going head-to-head, taking the over on 8.5 runs seems like a smart bet.
Finally, bettors should also consider the prop bet on the total number of home runs hit in the matchup between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. Both of these teams have struggled to hit for power this season, with the Yankees ranking 24th in home runs per game and the Rangers ranking 28th.
The over/under for total home runs in this game is currently set at 1.5, which seems like a reasonable number given the lack of power on both sides. The Yankees have hit just two home runs in their past five games, while the Rangers have hit just one in their past four. Taking the under on 1.5 home runs seems like a safe bet in this matchup.
Overall, Monday’s slate of MLB games offers some intriguing prop bets for bettors to consider. From Kyle Hendricks’ favorable odds against the Padres to the over/under on total runs scored in the Astros-A’s matchup, there are plenty of opportunities to make some money on Monday’s games.
