Time to look at the MLB Best Bets and Prop Bets for today! Right off the bat, you’ve been warned that this is going to be a tougher than normal slate to bet. 

 

 

 

Anytime you hit a point where it’s not only an abundance of day games which takes most players out of their normal routines and we see managers resting guys, but you’re also in a spot where teams are throwing the back end of their rotation, the slate gets a little rough. You also find less value on some of the regular MLB picks we’ve been riding. 

MLB Best Bets & Prop Bets For Today: Wednesday, April 17 

When you see me betting the day very lightly and not playing as much volume, understand there’s a reason for that. I just want there to be some understanding as we analyze slates together!

Just a note to wrap up yesterday’s MLB predictions: we pushed on the Giants first-five money line and then one of our MLB props was canceled because Will Smith didn’t play. We had some ups and downs, but overall, we did turn a small profit! The winning streak continues with today’s MLB picks.

  • Yesterday’s Record: 5-4-1
  • Season Record: 53-43-1
  • Bankroll: +6.04

*The corresponding MLB odds will be shown beside each selection.

 

 

 

Cardinals vs. Athletics Prediction Today, 4/17 

Interesting game today as we have two offenses who just aren’t swinging the bats well at all. The Athletics, who continue to be without Brent Rooker and now J.D. Davis, have posted a .244 wOBA with a 30% strikeout rate over the past week. The Cards are also sporting a .265 wOBA with a 32.1% strikeout rate. 

I may not be a fan of Steven Matz, but even the biggest critic has a tough time believing the Athletics are going to score off of him. The strikeouts prop is tempting, but I’m going to avoid it simply because I don’t trust him in full.

On the other side, Paul Blackburn starts for the A’s, and he’s looked strong this season. Through three starts, he’s pitched at least six innings and has yet to allow an earned run. The Cardinals are sitting on a .297 wOBA against righties this season and they’re not showing any legitimate power (.137 ISO). 

Blackburn has been incredibly efficient thus far and with a soft matchup, he should continue to perform well to start off today’s MLB predictions.

 

 

 

Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Prediction Today, 4/17

This pitching matchup is one that I want to attack in today’s MLB picks, but also from a season-long fantasy aspect. Both Brandon Pfaadt and Jordan Wicks have potential, but neither is off to a great start this season and both offenses look fantastic. 

The Cubs haven’t put up a ton of runs lately, but they’ve been solid against right-handed pitching. Pfaadt has had a few hiccups lately, allowing 11 runs over 11.2 innings, and the Cubs bats should be able to get to him at some point in this game.

Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks offense is one I’ve been riding all season, and I don’t see a reason to not believe in them here against Wicks. Arizona has a .359 wOBA against lefties this season, they’re not striking out, and have provided some solid power. So long as the team isn’t resting its key components, they should score some runs today.

 

 

 

Best MLB Props Today, April 17 

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