Best MLB Player Prop Bets Today (Aug. 13)

The leading AL Cy Young candidate, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (13-4, 2.57 ERA), is one of two player props I’m recommending for today’s full 15-game MLB slate in a prime matchup against the free-swinging Seattle Mariners.

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DET Tarik Skubal OVER 7.5 Strikeouts vs. Seattle Mariners (-110)

• Skubal has recorded an impressive 171 strikeouts across 143.1 IP this season (10.74 K/9).
• In his last outing against Seattle, Skubal fanned nine over 7.0 IP, surrendering just three hits.
• He has topped his 7.5 strikeout prop in three straight starts and five of his past six.
• Seattle has struck out an MLB-high 1,220 times as a team this season, 46 more than the next closest, the Colorado Rockies (1,174).
• The Mariners also own the worst team batting average in MLB at .218.

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ATL Marcell Ozuna to Record 2+ Hits (+240) @ San Francisco Giants

• Atlanta Braves star DH Marcell Ozuna is slashing a stellar .302/.374/.591 with 35 home runs and 90 RBI in 118 games this season.
• He has recorded multiple hits in three straight games and in four of his past five. 
• Rookie Left-hander Kyle Harrison (6-5, 4.08 ERA) takes the mound for San Francisco – Ozuna is hitting .343 against LHP this year.
• Over his last two starts, Harrison has allowed 11 hits across 8.1 IP (12.2 H/9) while posting an 8.64 ERA.
• San Francisco’s bullpen has allowed the second-most hits this season (465).

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