MLB Player Props (May 17): Josh Lowe Among Top Plays

Today’s MLB action offers a 15-game slate, and a pair of enticing home run opportunities headline our daily player props.

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Leading off is Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe in their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

TB Josh Lowe to Hit a Home Run (+600) vs. Toronto Blue Jays

• Lowe (.294 AVG) has hit two home runs over his past three games.
• Left-handed batters are slashing .324/.427/.568 against Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt (3-5, 5.06 ERA)
• Bassitt has allowed six home runs this season, five coming to LHB. 
• Bassitt is posting a 43.3% hard-hit rate against LHB.
• Toronto’s bullpen has surrendered 24 long balls – second most in the Majors.

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LAD Shohei Ohtani to Hit a Home Run (+265) vs. Cincinnati Reds

• LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is slashing a robust .360/.430/.669 with 12 home runs in 44 games this season.
• Ohtani’s 12 home runs are tied for second in the Majors behind Houston’s Kyle Tucker (13).
• Ohtani is 10-for-24 (.417), including four home runs, against Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas (2-3, 4.20 ERA)
• Montas has allowed four home runs this season, three coming against LHB.
• Cincinnati’s bullpen has allowed 19 home runs – tied for sixth most in MLB.

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