Player props have become one of baseball’s most entertaining ways to bet, offering value well beyond the moneyline, run line, or game total. Each day, this column highlights the best opportunities on the board — from strikeouts and hits to total bases and pitcher outs recorded — using matchup data, recent form, and betting trends to identify edges. Keep reading for the top MLB player prop picks for April 26. Also, make sure you check out our live VSiN programming for more. Our hosts and analysts will be all over the MLB, which is why it pays to be a VSiN Pro subscriber.
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Sunday Player Prop Best Bets
Below you’ll find my official plays on the player prop market for Sunday. These are the ones that make the VSiN Pro Picks page and count towards my season-long record. On Saturdays and Sundays, I’m going to keep these much shorter to cut down on my workload a little.
Marcus Semien Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-110) vs. Rockies
Rockies at Mets – 1:40 pm ET
I wanted to play this one yesterday, but the game ended up getting postponed. I’m going right back to it today. I don’t think Jose Quintana can keep this Mets lineup down, and Semien is a player that has had a lot of success against the southpaw in his career.
Foster Griffin Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-122) vs. White Sox
Nationals at White Sox – 2:20 pm ET
I like going to starters to fade the White Sox, who still have some rough-looking numbers offensively. They also have the fifth-highest strikeout rate (24.3%) in baseball this year, and that’s something Griffin should be able to take advantage of.
Jeff McNeil Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+108) vs. Rangers
Athletics at Rangers – 2:35 pm ET
McNeil has had at least two combined hits, runs, and RBIs in four consecutive games, and I don’t see that streak ending against another right-handed starter. McNeil is averaging 2.3 HRR per game in road games against righties this year.
Additional Picks
Matt Olson Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-125) vs. Phillies
Pete Alonso Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+100) vs. Red Sox
Slade Cecconi Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-122) vs. Blue Jays
Ben Williamson Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+113) vs. Twins
Landen Roupp Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-148) vs. Marlins
Michael King Over 14.5 Outs Recorded (-120) vs. Diamondbacks
Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+109) vs. Cubs
Ian Happ Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-110) vs. Dodgers
Noteworthy OptaAI Player Prop Edges
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Michael King Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-105) vs. Diamondbacks
Our OptaAI player prop projections have him going for 5.67 strikeouts, suggesting these odds should be -445 — a +30.4% edge to the Over.
Ryne Nelson Over 3.5 Strikeouts (+136) vs. Padres
Our OptaAI player prop projections have him finishing with 4.78 strikeouts, suggesting these odds should be -237 — a +27.9% edge to the Over.
Brice Matthews Over 0.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-137) vs. Yankees
Our OptaAI player prop projections have him projected for 1.74 HRR, suggesting these odds should be -470 — a +24.6% edge to the Over.
