MLB Player Props (May 20): Jose Altuve Among Top Plays

Today’s MLB action offers a 12-game slate, and a pair of second basemen headline our daily player props.

Swing for the Fences with SportsGrid’s free daily MLB Game Picks and MLB Prop Picks.

Leading off is Houston Astros (21-26) star Jose Altuve in the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels (18-29).

Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

HOU Jose Altuve to Hit a Home Run (+480) vs. Los Angeles Angels

• Altuve homered in last night’s victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, his eighth round-tripper of the season.
• Altuve is 4-for-11 (.364), including a home run, in his career against Angels left-handed starter Reid Detmers (3-4, 5.19 ERA).
• Detmers has allowed five home runs over his last three starts. 
• LA’s bullpen has allowed 23 home runs this season – tied for fourth most in MLB.

Have all the intel you need? Free actionable info is one click away! Sign up for our daily newsletter, SportsGrid Daily.

CHW Nicky Lopez to Record 2+ Total Bases (+230) vs. Toronto Blue Jays

• Chicago’s Nicky Lopez has struggled to begin the season (.195 AVG), but the 29-year-old is 8-for-18 (.444) lifetime against Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios (4-3, 2.82 ERA), four of those hits going for extra bases.
• Toronto’s bullpen holds a 5.00 ERA and has allowed the second most home runs in the Majors.

Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with SportsGrid.