Best MLB Player Prop Bets Today (Sept. 17)

Today’s MLB schedule features a full 15-game slate and several player prop options.

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Below, I have highlighted two of my best plays, beginning with New York Yankees starter Luis Gil (13-6, 3.18 ERA) against the surging Seattle Mariners.

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

NYY Luis Gil UNDER 6.5 Strikeouts (-115) @ Seattle Mariners

• Gil has fallen below his 6.5 K’s prop in four of his past five starts, recording 24 strikeouts across 23.0 IP over that stretch. 
• Over the past 15 days (12 games), Seattle’s offense leads MLB in AVG (.285), OBP (.368), and OPS (.835).
• Gil is averaging 9.39 K/9 on the road this season, down from his 11.31 K/9 at home.

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COL Michael Toglia to Record 2+ Hits (+185) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

• Toglia (.218 AVG) has shown more consistency at the plate, hitting safely in five of his past ten games, including three multi-hit efforts.
• Diamondbacks left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery (8-6, 6.25 ERA) has struggled this season, particularly against right-handed batters, allowing a .318/.373/.509 slash line across 89.2 IP.
• Toglia (a switch hitter) sports a .826 OPS this season against lefties.
• Coors Field effect is in play: Toglia is hitting .234 at home compared to .204 on the road.
• Arizona’s bullpen has allowed 563 hits this season, the fifth most in MLB.

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