MLB Player Props Today: Outman, Tatis, Plus a PrizePicks Prediction (April 22)
What kind of performances can we expect on Saturday from James Outman, Fernando Tatis, and Kris Bryant? Follow along as our MLB betting expert, Nick Galaida, breaks down three of his favorite MLB prop bets and DFS pick’em predictions for today – Saturday April 22, 2023. Get all of Nick’s picks, including more baseball props, at
Happy Saturday (and Earth Day)! Yesterday, we went 2-1 on MLB props once again! We are now 27-8 (77.1%) on pitcher prop recommendations to begin the new season.
Saturday’s 16-game MLB slate begins with a matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. EST. There are nine contests with a scheduled first pitch of 6:35 p.m. EST or later for those with afternoon plans this weekend.
Below are three prop leans for April 22 as we look to stay hot!
MLB Props Results – Wager Type
1st Inning: 0-2
Dinger Tuesday: 2-4
Hitter: 5-10
Outs Recorded: 11-1
Strikeout: 16-7
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MLB Player Props Today
- James Outman o0.5 total bases
- Fernando Tatis o1.5 total bases
- Kris Bryant more than 1.5 total bases
James Outman o0.5 total bases (-145), BetMGM
James Outman has been nothing short of sensational to begin 2023 in his first extended run of MLB action. Through his first 76 plate appearances, Outman owns a .277 batting average, 19.5% barrel rate, and a .997 OPS. Against right-handed pitching, he has been 52 percent better than the league average hitter to begin the year. On Saturday, he will face Hayden Wesneski, who has allowed a .246 opponent batting average against left-handed batters during the early portion of his career. Early in 2023, left-handed hitters own a .429 batting average and a 1.262 OPS against him. Take the over here.
Fernando Tatis o1.5 total bases (-135), BetMGM
In two games since returning from his lengthy suspension, Fernando Tatis has only one hit in nine plate appearances, none of which have gone for extra bases. His approach at the plate has been horrific, swinging at 33.3% of the pitches that he has seen outside of the zone and making contact on only 72.7% of the pitches that he has seen in the zone. However, Tatis is far more talented than what the early returns indicate. Merrill Kelly has been atrocious to begin 2023, particularly against right-handed batters, which have a .900 OPS against him. Expect Tatis to have his first productive day of the season on Saturday.
MLB DFS Pick’em
Kris Bryant more than 1.5 total bases, PrizePicks
When Kris Bryant faces a southpaw, we will frequently be attacking this prop. In his career, Bryant owns a .301 batting average, .978 OPS, 13.7% walk rate, and a 156 wRC+ against left-handed pitching, compared to a .273 batting average, .847 OPS, 10.7% walk rate, and a 126 wRC+ against right-handed pitching. Early in his MLB career, Christopher Sanchez has been abysmal against right-handed batters – posting a 5.32 FIP, 17.5% strikeout percentage, 11.3% walk rate, and a 1.47 WHIP. Bryant should be able to put together quality at bats in this matchup, which will give him a great chance at collecting multiple total bases on Saturday.
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