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MLB Prop Bets – Predictions and Picks Today Include Tatis Jr. and Gurriel Jr. Hits, Ryu Strikeouts

Robert Duff

by Robert Duff in MLB Baseball

Updated Jun 26, 2021 · 7:56 AM PDT

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. tossing his bat after hitting a home run during a game.
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. tosses his bat after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 25, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
  • There are 16 games of MLB action set for Saturday, June 26th
  • Player props have been posted for 14 games as of Saturday morning
  • See the available best hitter and pitcher prop bets for Saturday’s games

It’s another action-packed day on MLB diamonds, with 16 games on top for Saturday, June 26th. Certainly, there’s going to be no shortage of MLB player prop wagering opportunities.

There’s a battle of unbeaten Kyles in Texas, as Kyle Zimmer (3-0) and the Kansas City Royals are visiting to face Kyle Gibson (5-0) and the Rangers. Framber Valdez takes his perfect 4-0 record to the bump for the Houston Astros against the Detroit Tigers. Coming off a three-home run game, Fernando Tatis Jr. carries his hot bat into action as the San Diego Padres face the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The table below outlines the best hitter and pitcher props available for June 26th games.

Best MLB Player Props for Saturday, June 26th

Player (Team) Prop Odds at BetMGM
Kyle Seager (SEA) To Get 0.5+ Hits -250
Mitch Hanigar (SEA) To Get 0 Hits +170
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (TOR) To Get 1.5+ Hits +195
Hyun Jin Ryu (TOR) Under 5.5 strikeouts -143
Ryan O’Hearn (KC) To Get 0.5+ Hits -176
Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) To Get 1.5+ Hits +180

Odds as of June 26th.

Mariners Hit And Miss

When it comes to facing Lance Lynn of the Chicago White Sox, some Seattle Mariners hitters arrive at the ballpark with a spring in their step. Others simply show up to swing and miss.

Take Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager, for instance. He enjoys his at-bats when he steps into the batter’s box against Lynn. Seager is batting .429 (3-for-7) off of the veteran right-hander.

On the other hand, Mariners outfielder Mitch Hanigar would probably rather just pull the covers over his head and go back to sleep on game days when he’s slated to go up against Lynn. In 10 career at-bats facing Lynn, Haniger is still seeking his first hit.

Picks: Kyle Seager 1+ hit (-250); Mitch Haniger 0 hits (+170).

Jays’ Gurriel Packing A Punch

When it comes to Toronto Blue Jays’ hitters, it’s easy to go for the low-hanging fruit and just make a play on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy shares the MLB lead in homers, after all.

However, on this day, the best bet is Toronto second baseman Lourdes Gurriel Jr. He’s crushing it at .750 (3-for-4) off of Baltimore Orioles lefty Keegan Akin. That includes a home run.

Speaking of the Blue Jays, ever since MLB began its crackdown on sticky substances, someone or something has made off with Hyun Jin Ryu’s strikeout pitch. Ryu’s strikeout total for this game is set at 5.5. He went over that total in seven of his first 10 starts.

However, in all four of his starts so far in June, Ryu has fanned as many as four batters just once.

Picks: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 1.5+ hits (+195); Hyun Jin Ryu under 5.5 strikeouts (-143).

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O’Hearn Hammers Gibson

Six times during his MLB career, Kansas City Royals first baseman has dug in at the plate and looked out to see Gibson of the Texas Rangers on the mound. Five times, he’s hit safely.

That works out to an .833 batting average. How do you not play O’Hearn to get a hit on Saturday?

Pick: Ryan O’Hearn 1+ hit (-175).

Tatis Mashing Taters

Padres shortstop Tatis crushed three homers in four innings in Friday’s win over the Diamondbacks. In his career against Arizona righty Merrill Kelly, Tatis is 6-for-15 (.400) with three homers.

That means every time Tatis faces Kelly, there’s a 40% chance he gets a hit and a 50% chance that hit exits the ballpark.

Pick: Fernando Tatis Jr. 1.5+ hits (+180).

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