MLB player props today: Sunday's best props include Kyle Freeland [8/2/2026]
Get MLB player props today with projections for Sunday's games.
Dimers' MLB props are live for August 2, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Kyle Freeland, Colin Rea and Anthony Kay.
Our MLB player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Tigers vs. Athletics and Nationals vs. Braves, to surface the best MLB player prop bets across the market.
List of MLB prop bets for Sunday, 8/2
Sourced from 105+ total MLB props on site today, below are the top 10 MLB player props for August 2, ranked by probability.
Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts (-159)
- Edge: 9.9%
- Probability: 71.3%
- Game: Royals vs. Rockies (3:10PM ET)
Our model has found value on Colorado's Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts. A probability of 71.3% gives this play an edge of 9.9% at -159 odds.
Colin Rea over 1.5 earned runs (-154)
- Edge: 6.7%
- Probability: 67.3%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
Colin Rea’s earned runs prop shows a 67.3% probability and an 6.7% edge at -154 odds, according to our model.
Colin Rea under 5.5 strikeouts (-166)
- Edge: 3.7%
- Probability: 66.1%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
The data highlights value on Colin Rea under 5.5 strikeouts, with simulations showing a 66.1% probability and a 3.7% edge at -166.
Anthony Kay over 4.5 hits allowed (-146)
- Edge: 6.6%
- Probability: 65.9%
- Game: White Sox vs. Rays (1:40PM ET)
Our model finds value on Anthony Kay over 4.5 hits allowed, with a 65.9% probability and an edge of 6.6% at -146 odds.
Anthony Kay over 1.5 walks allowed (-148)
- Edge: 5.3%
- Probability: 65.0%
- Game: White Sox vs. Rays (1:40PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Anthony Kay over 1.5 walks allowed for CHI White Sox, showing an edge of 5.3% at -148 odds.
Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts (-124)
- Edge: 9.3%
- Probability: 64.7%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
Gerrit Cole’s strikeouts prop shows an edge of 9.3% at -124 odds, supported by a 64.7% probability according to our model.
Ben Malgeri over 0.5 bases (-125)
- Edge: 7.7%
- Probability: 63.2%
- Game: Tigers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Ben Malgeri over 0.5 bases for Detroit, with a 63.2% probability and a 7.7% edge at -125 odds.
Ben Malgeri to get a hit (-130)
- Edge: 6.7%
- Probability: 63.2%
- Game: Tigers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET)
The data shows value on Ben Malgeri to get a hit, supported by a 63.2% probability at -130 odds and an edge of 6.7%.
Colin Rea over 4.5 hits allowed (-111)
- Edge: 8.6%
- Probability: 61.2%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
An 8.6% edge on the over 0.5 hits allowed line makes Colin Rea a value play in Yankees vs. Cubs, supported by a 61.2% probability at -111 odds.
Christian Vázquez to get a hit (-130)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 59.8%
- Game: Rangers vs. Astros (2:10PM ET)
Simulations show value on Christian Vázquez to get a hit here, with a 59.8% probability and 3.3% edge at -130 odds.
MLB player prop summary: Sunday, August 2, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 4:15AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals vs. Rockies | Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts | -159 @ DraftKings | 9.9% | 71.3% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Colin Rea over 1.5 earned runs | -154 @ DraftKings | 6.7% | 67.3% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Colin Rea under 5.5 strikeouts | -166 @ DraftKings | 6.6% | 65.9% |
| White Sox vs. Rays | Anthony Kay over 4.5 hits allowed | -146 @ DraftKings | 6.6% | 65.9% |
| White Sox vs. Rays | Anthony Kay over 1.5 walks allowed | -148 @ DraftKings | 5.3% | 65.0% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts | -124 @ DraftKings | 9.3% | 64.7% |
| Tigers vs. Athletics | Ben Malgeri over 0.5 bases | -125 @ Fanatics | 7.7% | 63.2% |
| Tigers vs. Athletics | Ben Malgeri to get a hit | -130 @ Fanatics | 6.7% | 63.2% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Colin Rea over 4.5 hits allowed | -111 @ DraftKings | 8.6% | 61.2% |
| Rangers vs. Astros | Christian Vázquez to get a hit | -130 @ FanDuel | 3.3% | 59.8% |
Conclusion
For August 2, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Kyle Freeland, Colin Rea and Anthony Kay. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
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