We have a full 15-game schedule on today's MLB slate, but I have put in the work for you to find betting value. These are my 2 favorite MLB player prop bets for the evening slate of Tuesday, April 23. You can also find out our experts’'MLB picks for tonight’s matchups.
MJ Melendez (KC) Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs (+110)
Line available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing. Recommended 1u wager.
After a scorching start to the MLB season, the Royals’ offense has been inconsistent lately but today, they get a bounce-back spot against the veteran starter who is likely playing through some physical concerns in the Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman. On the season, Gausman has posted a 3.78 SIERA — a significant downgrade from his recent years — and an abysmal 6.21 xFIP against left-handed hitters.
Lefty MJ Melendez is a great candidate to do damage and the books seem to agree, as he carries a significantly short price to hit a home run today on books that offer the “no home run” market. This year Melendez has posted an elite 139 wRC+, .315 ISO and 38.1% HardHit% against right-handed pitchers. Dating back to 2023 he has recorded a solid 1.9 run value/100 against right-handed splitters, Gausman's best put-away weapon that is the best among all Royals regulars in that span.