Yordan Alvarez was robbed last night in what would’ve been a home run in 26 out of 30 ballparks. Tonight, we’ll gladly back him against Eduardo Rodriguez. Alvarez headlines our top MLB player prop bet for Astros-Tigers on Saturday, August 26.
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Best MLB Player Prop Bet: Yordan Alvarez | August 26
Yordan Alvarez O/U 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI
First percentile. That’s where Yordan Alvarez ranks in xSLUG%. The dude just absolutely crushes the baseball. It’s going to be must-watch TV against LHP Eduardo Rodriguez who he sees well. The two lefties have battled it out on multiple occasions with Alvarez having the advantage. He has four hits in nine at-bats which doesn’t include three walks. The top of the Houston Astros order also has the advantage over Rodriguez. Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman have 13 hits in 39 at-bats including the duo having two home runs each. It’s simple. Get on base for Alvarez and let him drive you in.
The advanced metrics pop off the screen for Alvarez this season. Other than slugging, he ranks in the top 10 percentile in all the top categories including xBA%. His reverse splits are eye-popping as well. Against left-handed pitching, Alvarez is hitting .311 compared to just .255 against right-handed pitching. Targeting these slugging bats on the road where they’re guaranteed to bat for nine innings is extremely important. Alvarez has cashed this player prop in 61% of road games including getting five at-bats in five of his last 10 games on the road.
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Best Astros-Tigers MLB Player Prop Bet: Yordan Alvarez Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-120, DraftKings)
