MLB player props today: Thursday's best props include Robert Gasser [8/20/2026]

Robert Gasser under 5.5 strikeouts (-166)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 67.8%
• Game: Mariners vs. Brewers (2:10PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Milwaukee's Robert Gasser under 5.5 strikeouts. A probability of 67.8% gives this play an edge of 5.4% at -166 odds.

Héctor Rodríguez to get a hit (-156)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Game: Cardinals vs. Reds (12:40PM ET)

Héctor Rodríguez’s to get a hit prop shows a 63.2% probability and an 2.2% edge at -156 odds, according to our model.

Ke'Bryan Hayes to get a hit (-123)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 61.9%
• Game: Cardinals vs. Reds (12:40PM ET)

The data highlights value on Ke'Bryan Hayes to get a hit, with simulations showing a 61.9% probability and a 6.8% edge at -123.

Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts (-125)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 61.8%
• Game: Yankees vs. Orioles (6:35PM ET)

Our model finds value on Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts, with a 61.8% probability and an edge of 6.2% at -125 odds.

George Kirby over 4.5 strikeouts (-120)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 59.0%
• Game: Mariners vs. Brewers (2:10PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on George Kirby over 4.5 strikeouts for Seattle, showing an edge of 4.4% at -120 odds.

Bryan Torres to get a hit (-125)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Game: Cardinals vs. Reds (12:40PM ET)

Bryan Torres’s to get a hit prop shows an edge of 3.4% at -125 odds, supported by a 58.9% probability according to our model.

Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts (+104)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Game: Yankees vs. Orioles (6:35PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts for Baltimore, with a 58.7% probability and a 9.6% edge at +104 odds.

Michael McGreevy under 17.5 outs recorded (-119)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 58.6%
• Game: Cardinals vs. Reds (12:40PM ET)

The data shows value on Michael McGreevy under 17.5 outs recorded, supported by a 58.6% probability at -119 odds and an edge of 4.2%.

Grayson Rodriguez over 4.5 strikeouts (-111)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Game: Angels vs. Astros (8:10PM ET)

A 5.1% edge on the over 17.5 strikeouts line makes Grayson Rodriguez a value play in Angels vs. Astros, supported by a 57.7% probability at -111 odds.

Anthony Kay over 15.5 outs recorded (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Game: Braves vs. White Sox (2:10PM ET)

Simulations show value on Anthony Kay over 15.5 outs recorded here, with a 56.7% probability and 5.5% edge at -105 odds.

MLB player prop summary: Thursday, August 20, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:09AM ET:

Conclusion

For August 20, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Robert Gasser, Héctor Rodríguez and Ke'Bryan Hayes. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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