MLB Player Props

The oddsmakers at 5Dimes have recently released their 2016 MLB player props.  I’ve put together a full list of the available prop bets below.

All of the prop bets on this page are based on results for the entire season. That means these are only available for a short time. Once the new season starts, these betting options go off the board.

Betting on a prop bet is simple. Oddsmakers set a number on a specific stat like home runs, hits, wins etc. You then have the option of betting whether it will go over or under that mark.

For example, there’s a prop for total home runs hit by any player. The over/under for that is 44.5. If you bet the over, only one player needs to hit 45 or more home runs for you to win your bet. If no player hits 45 home runs, those backing the under would cash a winning ticket.

There’s also prop bets on individual players in the same categories. For example, Bryce Harper has a prop on total home runs hit at 34.5. Here you simply would wager whether you think Harper is going to hit more or less than 34.5 home runs.

Most prop wagers on player performance is in this format. However, there are some based on who will lead a specific category or win an award. An example of this would be the first table listed below for most homers hit. Here oddsmakers set odds on a number of players and you bet on your favorite.

Other examples of these kind of odds would be MVP odds for both leagues, as well as Cy Young award odds.

There are some key things to look for when trying to find value with these player props. Look for proven players who are coming off a down year or injury plagued season. Prop bets are based heavily on the player’s performance from the last season. Not their career numbers or potential.

Another thing to keep an eye out for, is players moving from a hitter-friendly home park to a pitchers’ park.

If you take some time to break down the numbers, you will be surprised at the number of quality bets out there.

My MLB predictions for the season will clue you in as to a few of the ones that I like.  For fans of baseball futures I also recommend you check out the World Series odds and season win totals.

General Player Props

Most Home Runs

Hitting Props – Any Player

Most Home Runs
Over/Under 44.5

Most RBI’s

Over/Under 128.5

Most Runs

Over/Under 121.5

Most Hits

Over/Under 208.5

Most Stolen Bases

Over/Under 63.5

Most Doubles

Over/Under 51.5

Most Triples

Over/Under 12.5

Pitching Props – Any Pitcher

Most Wins

Over/Under 21

Most Losses

Over/Under 17

Most Saves

Over/Under 49.5

Most Strikeouts

Over/Under 276.5

Most Complete Games

Over/Under 5.5

Player Specific Props (Hitting)

Home Runs

Hits

Player Specific Props (Pitching)

Wins