The 2024 MLB season is on the horizon, and it might be a bit surprising for some fans that their favorite free agents haven’t found new teams yet. This offseason has been somewhat lackluster, leading to a regular season that could be more predictable than usual. We already have a good idea of which teams will excel, which will struggle, and which will fall somewhere in between. However, there are still a few teams that could surprise us, like the Arizona Diamondbacks did last season. Conversely, some teams that had a great 2023 season might not perform as well this year (looking at you, Diamondbacks). Despite these potential surprises, the contenders for the World Series title seem to be mostly set. This predictability is great news for anyone interested in betting on the upcoming season. While it might be easier to predict team records, there are also some player props worth considering. Whether a player is being undervalued due to recent trends or overvalued based on their name, there are plenty of props that could lead to a profitable season. Here are four player props that stand out as particularly promising for the 2024 season:
1. Aaron Nola Over 195.5 Strikeouts (-110)**: This line seems surprisingly low for a pitcher like Aaron Nola, who has been consistently healthy and has a strong track record of strikeouts. Nola has averaged at least nine strikeouts per nine innings over the last eight seasons and has recorded over 195 strikeouts in four of the last five full seasons. Even if he doesn’t return to his peak strikeout form, he should still easily surpass this line.
2. **Max Muncy Under 26.5 Home Runs (-110)**: While Muncy has the power to hit over 30 home runs in a season, he might not get as many opportunities this year due to his struggles against left-handed pitchers. He could end up in a platoon situation, which would limit his playing time and home run potential.
3. **Shota Imanaga Over 150.5 Strikeouts (-110)**: Although Imanaga has never pitched in the MLB before, he has a history of durability and has shown the ability to strike out hitters at a high rate. As a member of Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, he led the team in Stuff+, indicating that he has the talent to succeed at the MLB level.
4. **Jorge Soler Under 28.5 Home Runs (-110)**: Soler is a powerful hitter, but he will be playing in Oracle Park, which historically has not been friendly to right-handed power hitters. Additionally, Soler has dealt with injuries in the past, which could further limit his home run production.
Overall, these player props offer intriguing opportunities for bettors to capitalize on the 2024 MLB season.
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