Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Blue Jays-White Sox, Mariners-Angels, and More)

We have a loaded slate of MLB games to bet on today, so let's dive into the schedule and find a few wagers to get in on.
I have a little bit of something for everyone on Friday. A pitcher prop, a batter prop, and a moneyline play. Let's get into them.
MLB Best Bets Today
- Dylan Cease 8+ Strikeouts (+112) via FanDuel
- Cole Young OVER 0.5 Hits (-135) via BetMGM
- Astros -110 vs. Athletics via Caesars
Blue Jays vs. White Sox Prop Bet
Dylan Cease threw a blistering 12 strikeouts in his first start as a Blue Jay. Your likely argument would be "yeah, but that was against the Athletics". What if I told you his second start as a Blue Jay was against the team with the second-highest strikeout rate behind the A's? That's exactly what we have in this spot as the White Sox have struck out on 34% of their at-bats, the second most in the Majors behind the Athletics at 35.2%. Let's bet on Cease putting together another gem this afternoon.
Pick: Dylan Cease 8+ Strikeouts (+112)
Mariners vs. Angels Prop Bet
Reid Detmers has proved throughout his career that he can be an extremely solid reliever, but he simply can't cut it as a Major League starter. He has a 4.91 ERA and a 1.373 WHIP across 76 starts, and we're in for more of the same this year as Los Angeles is once again trotting him out as part of the Angels' rotation.
I'm going to take a shot on Cole Young of the Mariners to get at least one hit tonight. He has a wRC+ of 158 through 26 plate appearances, including a batting average of .320. We need him to get just one hit tonight for this bet to cash.
Pick: Cole Young OVER 0.5 Hits (-135)
Astros vs. Athletics Prediction
What happened to the Athletics' offense that was supposed to be one of the best in baseball this season? There are some real signs this young lineup is going to regress this season, and things have been ugly to start the season. They have struck out on 35.2% of at-bats, have a batting average of .177, and have a wRC+ of 50, all of which are the worst marks in all of baseball.
Tonight, they're a pick'em against the Astros, who lead all of MLB in wRC+ at 144. Unless I'm missing something, this is the biggest no-brainer bet on the board.
Pick: Astros -110
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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.
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