Three hitters make up Saturday’s MLB prop bets.
Today’s MLB props narrative: Shea Langeliers has been raking since he was moved to the Athletics’ leadoff spot, and has solid value to stay hot. Elsewhere, I’m banking on Ketel Marte recording multiple hits at plus money at Coors Field.
Check out my favourite MLB prop bets for Aug. 16, featuring a prediction on Trevor Story.
MLB prop bets
Best bet: Langeliers over 1.5 bases (-115)
It’s not often you see a catcher hit leadoff, but Langeliers and the Athletics have made it work over the past two weeks.
- .375 batting average
- .917 slugging percentage
- Five XBH, five Ks
Langeliers hasn’t walked yet as the leadoff man and sits in the 30th percentile for walk rate on the season. That’s not ideal for the A’s but is perfect for a total bases prop.
Tonight, the Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels and southpaw Tyler Anderson.
Anderson has a 6.31 ERA — and an even worse 7.94 FIP — across his last five starts and now has to throw in the ultra-hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park.
The Athletics’ temporary home venue is the second-best offensive environment this year behind Coors Field, per Baseball Savant’s park factors.
Key stat: Langeliers is slashing .378/.382/.649 against LHP this season.
Best MLB picks
Marte over 1.5 hits (+155): I was debating backing Marte over 1.5 bases, but the -143 price was a bit too steep for my liking, especially given how Langeliers’ prop was priced.
So I’ll take a bigger swing at him to record multiple hits against a poor pitcher at altitude.
- Marte is batting .349 in his last 16 games with eight multi-hit outings (50.0% hit rate).
- Colorado’s pitcher, righty Chase Dollander, is ceding a .331 opponent BA at Coors Stadium this year.
- The switch-hitting Marte is batting .320 against RHP this year.
My only worry with this wager is Dollander’s sky-high walk rate, which could limit Marte’s opportunities at the plate. But this game has an 11.5 total, and the Diamondbacks could easily cruise to a blowout victory, meaning their star shortstop would get five-plus PAs.
Story over 1.5 bases (-112): Story has proven to be a streaky hitter, but right now he’s red hot, slashing .345/.415/.586 over his last 15 games.
In that span, he is 9-6 against this line. Last night, he went 2-for-4 with a walk-off single agianst the Miami Marlins.
Today, his Boston Red Sox go for the series win against Cal Quantrill.
Quantrill (5.09 ERA) has struggled this season, especially against RHHs like Story. He’s given up a .335/.376/.597 slash line to righty bats, good for a near-1.000 OPS.
And Story already has the southpaw’s number, going 5-for-14 against Quantrill with a double and a home run.
MLB prop picks made at 10:09 a.m. ET on 08/16/2025.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.