MLB Prop Bets Today (Aug. 8): Top MLB Player Props NL SS’s Reign

Today’s MLB schedule features ten games, with two star shortstops headlining our daily player props.

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Philadelphia’s Trea Turner is leading off in the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. 

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

PHI Trea Turner to Record 2+ Hits (+155) @ Arizona Diamondbacks

• Turner is hitting a solid .308 with a .836 OPS in 74 games this season.
• Diamondbacks left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery (7-5, 6.37 ERA) has struggled against right-handed hitters this season, allowing a .330 average.
• Over his past seven starts, Montgomery has allowed 38 hits across 31.1 IP (11 H/9) with a 5.74 ERA.
• Arizona’s bullpen, which has a 4.26 ERA, has surrendered the fourth-most hits this season (436).

NYM Francisco Lindor to Hit a Home Run (+340) @ Colorado Rockies

• The Mets’ Francisco Lindor has hit 22 home runs in 114 games this season.
• Colorado Rockies lefty starter Austin Gomber (3-7, 4.66 ERA) has been rocked for 22 home runs this season, 16 by RHB.
• RHB are slashing .279/.327/.480 this season against Gomber. 
• Gomber has allowed at least one home run in six straight starts – eight total over that stretch.
• Since 2022, Lindor has slugged .517 with 33 home runs against LHP.
• Colorado’s bullpen holds an MLB-worst 5.55 ERA and has surrendered 50 home runs.
• The Coors Field effect is in play.

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