Expectations are once again low for the Los Angeles Angels, despite the presence of Mike Trout. The ballclub that has featured Trout, Ohtani, Albert Pujols, and plenty of other talent has the longest postseason drought in baseball.
Yet, these Angels are off to a surprising 4-2 start, a possible sign of life. What’s just as surprising is that they’re doing it with Trout off to a cold start. If I told you Trout was batting .143, you probably would guess the Angels were winless. Yet, here we are.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Los Angeles is the home underdog at -105, and the run total is set at 8. Below, I’ve highlighted my favorite prop bet for this contest.
Top Mike Trout Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
2+ Total Bases (+130)
In the 33 career games Gavin Williams has pitched, he has not once faced Mike Trout. That may prove a wake-up call for the Guardians’ young right-hander.
Yes, Trout is off to a slow start. The 1-for-17 mark in his first four games didn’t inspire confidence, but he was getting the bat to the ball, with only three total strikeouts. In his past two games against the Cardinals, Trout is 2-for-8 with a double and a homer. The contact has been loud when he’s making it and results are starting to show.
Tonight may not be the full breakout we’ve been waiting for from the three-time MVP, but one sweet swing is all it takes to put Trout in scoring position or over the fence.
