Just 1 more win. That’s all the Houston Astros need to return to the World Series. After finding themselves in a 2-0 hole in the series, they’ve rattled off 3 wins in a row. You can read our MLB predictions for today’s game, but for now, let’s dive into the best MLB player prop bet for Sunday, October 22.
Yordan Alvarez, HOU, Over 1.5 hits + runs + rbi (-125)
We’ll have to settle with Yordan Alvarez playing at home tonight where he hasn’t been as successful cashing this player prop. Nonetheless, Alvarez has been a monster at the plate this season and is a threat to cash this with one swing of the bat. Let’s look ahead to tonight, where he’s facing off against Nathan Eovaldi, who he faced off against in Game 2 where he hit a home run in the 1st inning.
Alvarez will look to build off his .417 average this postseason. A remarkable number in 36 at-bats. He’s hit a league-high 6 home runs during this postseason run in just 2 series. Compare that to the Phillies hitters who still trail him after playing 2 games in the Wild Card round. This player prop is scary to target in the postseason with teams being selective about who they want to pitch to. But, Alvarez has drawn just 1 walk this series, which came in Game 2. The top of the lineup has carried the offense and is a major threat to be on base with Alvarez up. In Game 4, Alvarez cashed this in the 1st inning with Alex Bregman being driven in. Last game, Alvarez ripped two singles to cash this with ease.