MLB Player Prop Bets for May 5: Key Picks from Elly De La Cruz to Juan Soto
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MLB Player Prop Bets for May 5: Key Picks from Elly De La Cruz to Juan Soto

Explore the top MLB player props and odds for Monday, featuring insights on players like Elly De La Cruz and Juan Soto.

The Chicago Cubs are dominating with 208 runs scored this season, outperforming the New York Yankees by 21 runs. Among their standouts is shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has hit a run in five of his last six games. He is currently +175 to score another run against the San Francisco Giants at DraftKings Sportsbook on Monday.

Finding Value in Runs Scored Exploring runs scored betting is a popular strategy, especially with 10 MLB games scheduled for Monday. With various player props available at sportsbooks, the SportsLine model delivers recent insights.

Top Player Prop Picks

  • Kyle Tucker (Cubs): Over 0.5 runs scored, odds -115. Note, he ranks high with a total of 30 runs this season.
  • Elly De La Cruz (Reds): Over 0.5 runs, odds +105, with recent evidence of scoring in four of his last five games.
  • Juan Soto (Mets): A solid pick at over 0.5 runs, odds -150, especially with a recent uptick in performance, including scoring in all his games this month.

For more insights, check out SportsLine.

Additional Insights

Today’s lineup is bolstered by successful projections from Jason La Canfora, who possesses a robust record regarding MLB spread picks.

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