MLB · 11 months ago
MLB Player Props (Sept. 25): Matt Olson Among Top Bets
Paul Connor
Host · Writer
It’s a full 15-game slate in MLB today, and two enticing home run opportunities highlight our daily player props.
Leading off is Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson in the second game of a critical three-game showdown against NL East rival, the New York Mets.
Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
ATL Matt Olson to Hit a Home Run (+520) vs. New York Mets
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- Olson has hit 29 home runs in 157 games this season.
- Over his past seven games, Olson has been on a tear, slashing .435/.581/.957 with four homers.
- He is 4-for-16 lifetime against Mets left-handed starter David Peterson (9-3, 3.08 ERA) – all four hits being home runs.
- While Peterson has done a good job limiting the long ball this season (0.63 HR/9), Olson’s current form and success against him make this prop a value play.
BAL Adley Rutschman to Hit a Home Run (+750) @ New York Yankees
- Rutschman (19 HR this season) is 10-for-18 (.556) in his career against Yankees left-handed starter Nestor Cortes (9-10, 3.77 ERA).
- Right-handed batters have slugged .459 with 22 home runs against Cortes this season.
- Cortes is also posting a 48.2% fly ball rate to RHB.
- A switch hitter, Rutschman is slashing .327/.389/.512 with seven home runs from the right side of the plate this season (162 AB).
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