Best MLB Prop Bets Today (August 1): Top MLB Player Props

Kansas City starter Seth Lugo has been instrumental to the Kansas City Royals’ surprising success this season, and he is one of two player prop recommendations for today’s mini six-game MLB slate.

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KC Seth Lugo OVER 5.5 Strikeouts (+110) @ Detroit Tigers

• Lugo has notched at least six K’s in five of his past seven starts. 
• In his last outing against Detroit, Lugo fanned nine batters over 7.0 innings, allowing just three hits and no runs.
• Over the past 15 days, Detroit is hitting a paltry .202 as a team, with 109 strikeouts (ninth most in MLB).
• In 11 road starts this season, Lugo has 69 K’s over 71.2 IP with a 2.51 ERA.

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ATL Marcell Ozuna to Hit a Home Run (+320) vs. Miami Marlins

• Atlanta Braves star DH Marcell Ozuna (.961 OPS) has blasted 31 home runs this season, tied for third most in MLB.
• Ozuna has hit three home runs over his past six games.
• Right-handed batters are slugging .524 this season against Miami Marlins rookie starter Max Meyer (2-0, 3.00 ERA).
• Meyer has allowed at least one home run in three of his first four starts this season.

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