MLB player props today: Friday's best props include Keider Montero [5/8/2026]

Keider Montero over 3.5 strikeouts (-123)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 63.7%
• Game: Tigers vs. Royals (7:40PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Detroit's Keider Montero over 3.5 strikeouts. A probability of 63.7% gives this play an edge of 8.5% at -123 odds.

Parker Messick under 16.5 outs recorded (-113)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 59.1%
• Game: Twins vs. Guardians (7:15PM ET)

Parker Messick’s outs recorded prop shows a 59.1% probability and an 6.0% edge at -113 odds, according to our model.

Kris Bubic under 5.5 strikeouts (-102)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Game: Tigers vs. Royals (7:40PM ET)

The data highlights value on Kris Bubic under 5.5 strikeouts, with simulations showing a 57.1% probability and a 6.6% edge at -102.

Reid Detmers under 17.5 outs recorded (-112)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Game: Angels vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET)

Our model finds value on Reid Detmers under 17.5 outs recorded, with a 56.2% probability and an edge of 3.3% at -112 odds.

Keider Montero over 16.5 outs recorded (+100)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Game: Tigers vs. Royals (7:40PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Keider Montero over 16.5 outs recorded for Detroit, showing an edge of 4.2% at +100 odds.

Dylan Cease under 17.5 outs recorded (+126)

• Edge: 9.0%
• Probability: 53.3%
• Game: Angels vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET)

Dylan Cease’s outs recorded prop shows an edge of 9.0% at +126 odds, supported by a 53.3% probability according to our model.

Austin Hedges to get a hit (+106)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Game: Twins vs. Guardians (7:15PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Austin Hedges to get a hit for Cleveland, with a 52.6% probability and a 4.1% edge at +106 odds.

MLB player prop summary: Friday, May 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 5:30AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Tigers vs. Royals	Keider Montero over 3.5 strikeouts	-123 @ DraftKings	8.5%	63.7%
Twins vs. Guardians	Parker Messick under 16.5 outs recorded	-113 @ DraftKings	6.0%	59.1%
Tigers vs. Royals	Kris Bubic under 5.5 strikeouts	-102 @ DraftKings	3.3%	56.2%
Angels vs. Blue Jays	Reid Detmers under 17.5 outs recorded	-112 @ DraftKings	3.3%	56.2%
Tigers vs. Royals	Keider Montero over 16.5 outs recorded	+100 @ DraftKings	4.2%	54.2%
Angels vs. Blue Jays	Dylan Cease under 17.5 outs recorded	+126 @ DraftKings	9.0%	53.3%
Twins vs. Guardians	Austin Hedges to get a hit	+106 @ DraftKings	4.1%	52.6%

Conclusion

For May 8, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Keider Montero, Parker Messick and Kris Bubic. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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