The matinee slate of MLB has already begun for today but we're looking for betting value in the nightcap; despite having just three games to work with, we've found a gem with a pitcher. Here is my best player prop bet for the evening of Thursday, July 20.
J.P. France, HOU, Under 5.5 hits allowed (-140)
Line available at DraftKings at time of publishing; recommended 0.75u wager.
The Oakland Athletics are coming off back to back upset wins over the Boston Red Sox and will stay at home to face the Houston Astros. We're getting a sell-high opportunity on one of the worst offenses in baseball and we'll gladly take it. J.P. France may not be a household name yet but he certainly gets the job done often. He has stayed under this line in 6 of his 12 starts this season, 4 out of 7 on the road, and 5 of his 8 starts on exactly five days of rest, which is the case today.