MLB Best Bets and Player Props for July 28, 2025

We're diving into all of Monday’s matchups to highlight the sharpest plays on the board. From top-tier aces to hot bats, here's your complete guide to the best bets and player props for each MLB game today.

Rays vs. Yankees

Best Bet: Rays ML (EVEN)

Player Prop: Drew Rasmussen Over 5.5 Strikeouts – The Rays starter has been dominant with a sub-3 ERA and faces a Yankees lineup that’s striking out over 25% vs righties in July.

Blue Jays vs. Orioles

Best Bet: Blue Jays ML (-115)

Player Prop: Chris Bassitt Over 17.5 Outs – Bassitt has been Toronto’s workhorse, and with Baltimore’s inconsistency, he should go 6+ strong.

Diamondbacks vs. Tigers

Best Bet: Tigers ML (-130)

Player Prop: Kerry Carpenter Over 1.5 Total Bases – He’s batting over .400 in his last 7 games and faces a struggling Eduardo Rodriguez.

Rockies vs. Guardians

Best Bet: Guardians -1.5 (+105)

Player Prop: Steven Kwan Over 1.5 Hits – He’s a contact machine and faces an 8+ ERA starter in Blalock.

Dodgers vs. Reds

Best Bet: Dodgers -1.5 (-105)

Player Prop: Shohei Ohtani Over 0.5 HRs – Great matchup against a vulnerable Burns and in a hitter’s park.

Braves vs. Royals

Best Bet: Braves -1.5 (-110)

Player Prop: Spencer Strider Over 9.5 Strikeouts – He’s in a groove and the Royals struggle vs power pitchers.

Red Sox vs. Twins

Best Bet: Twins ML (-125)

Player Prop: Carlos Correa Over 1.5 Total Bases – Facing a hittable rookie in Fitts, Correa is in a great spot at home.

Cubs vs. Brewers

Best Bet: Brewers ML (-110)

Player Prop: Jackson Chourio Over 0.5 RBIs – He’s been clutch with runners in scoring position lately.

Phillies vs. White Sox

Best Bet: Phillies -1.5 (-110)

Player Prop: Cristopher Sanchez Over 6.5 Ks – Facing one of the worst offenses in the league.

Marlins vs. Cardinals

Best Bet: Under 8.5 Runs (-110)

Player Prop: Jazz Chisholm Over 0.5 Stolen Bases – He has the green light and the Cards don’t hold runners well.

Nationals vs. Astros

Best Bet: Astros -1.5 (-105)

Player Prop: Framber Valdez Over 18.5 Outs – He should dominate a weak Nats lineup deep into the game.

Rangers vs. Angels

Best Bet: Rangers -1.5 (-115)

Player Prop: Josh Jung Over 1.5 Total Bases – Hot bat vs a struggling Kochanowicz.

Mets vs. Padres

Best Bet: Padres ML (-135)

Player Prop: Fernando Tatis Jr. Over 0.5 HRs – He’s due, and Montas gives up the long ball.

Pirates vs. Giants

Best Bet: Under 8 Runs (-110)

Player Prop: Mitch Keller Over 5.5 Ks – He’s been consistent and the Giants strike out plenty.

Mariners vs. Athletics

Best Bet: Mariners ML (-130)

Player Prop: Julio Rodríguez Over 1.5 Total Bases – Has hit .340 in July and gets a favorable matchup.

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