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MLB Player Props & Best Bets for Today, April 15
TL;DR
Kyle Tucker's recent game-winning single may signal the end of his slump as he faces a favorable matchup tonight. Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz also have strong opportunities in their upcoming games.
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Kyle Tucker has been in a horrid slump, but a game-winning single last night could be exactly what gets him rolling again.
Tucker has a strong matchup tonight, but so do Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz, with all three lining up in favorable spots.
Read on for my MLB player props for Wednesday, April 15.
Best MLB player props today
| Player | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Elly Da La Cruz | Over 1.5 total bases | +120 |
| Oneil Cruz | Over 1.5 total bases | -115 |
| Kyle Tucker | Over 0.5 home runs | +610 |
Elly De La Cruz Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz steps into Great American Ball Park tonight against Tyler Mahle, a fly-ball arm walking into a launching pad.
With 83-degree heat and wind blowing out, this is prime carry weather. The San Francisco Giants starter has already allowed 16 hits in 14 2/3 innings, basically a hit per frame.
De La Cruz has cleared his total bases prop in three of his previous four games, and needs just one gap shot or one big swing to cash this plus-money prop.
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBC Sports Bay Area, Reds.TV
Oneil Cruz Over 1.5 total bases (-115)
Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz is on an absolute tear, slashing .328/.400/.597/.997 with elite barrel rates and exit velocity that shows he crushes mistakes.
Tonight, Cruz gets Washington Nationals pitching at PNC Park, where Jake Irvin brings a 7.07 ERA and serious hard contact issues. It does not get better after that, as the Nats' bullpen has been the worst in baseball.
Cruz projects to cruise well past this prop number for our MLB picks, with nine innings of hittable pitching from first pitch to last out.
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MLB.TV, Nationals. TV
Kyle Tucker Over 0.5 home runs (+610)
Kyle Tucker drove in the game-winning RBI last night and is hopefully beginning to heat up for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Mets starter Clay Holmes leans heavily on his sinker, and Tucker has feasted on right-handed pitching throughout his career, posting an .871 OPS with serious power, and the winds are blowing out tonight.
He has already taken Holmes deep before and knows the look. One sinker left up, and the Dodgers slugger can leave the yard in a hurry.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN
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- Prop picks: 1-1, +0.20 units
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Q&A
What are the best MLB player props for April 15?
The best MLB player props for April 15 include favorable matchups for Kyle Tucker, Elly De La Cruz, and Oneil Cruz.
How has Kyle Tucker performed recently in MLB?
Kyle Tucker has been struggling recently but hit a game-winning single that could help him regain his form.
Who are the top players to watch in MLB on April 15?
The top players to watch on April 15 are Kyle Tucker, Elly De La Cruz, and Oneil Cruz due to their favorable matchups.