Tyler Soderstrom is absolutely on fire to start the 2025 season, and that’s exactly why some of his betting markets represent outstanding value tonight. The young slugger has already demonstrated a tremendous surge in power, cranking six home runs in just 54 at-bats with a .354 batting average. His wRC+ of 246 and a slugging percentage of .771 are just a glimpse of the damage he’s capable of this season. Here’s my favorite Tyler Soderstrom prop this evening based on my game prediction for Mets at Athletics.
Best Tyler Soderstrom prop bet for Athletics vs. Mets
Tyler Soderstrom o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (+105)
What stands out the most in his 2025 performance is the way he’s adjusted his approach. A big part of Soderstrom’s breakout is his shift towards pulling the ball more frequently, evidenced by his jump from 24.3% pull rate to 50% in just 2025. This is a major boost for his power, especially given his hard-hit rate of 50%. His ability to make solid contact and elevate the ball to the pull side has helped him tap into that immense raw power, and it’s paying off with long balls and extra-base hits. With exit velocity consistently above 92 mph, Soderstrom’s contact is heavy and his power is real.
But what truly elevates his value in this matchup tonight is his recent approach to fastballs. He’s clearly been focused on attacking inside pitches, resulting in a more aggressive and effective swing when facing pitchers like Griffin Canning, who throws 44% fastballs. Soderstrom’s decision to lay off outside fastballs and focus on crushing the inside fastballs has been an incredibly effective strategy that should continue to translate into solid contact, and ultimately, hits and runs.
Canning, with a 56.0% hard-hit rate allowed in 2025, is vulnerable to a batter like Soderstrom, who excels at hitting hard against pitchers who don’t command the inside part of the plate effectively. He’s also been more patient this year, cutting his swing rate on outside pitches by 15% while hunting for those fastballs inside. This will only give him more chances to produce hits and drive in runs.
Soderstrom’s improved contact, especially on breaking balls, paired with his slightly above-average sprint speed (69th percentile), gives him an excellent shot at reaching base and scoring more often. This season, he’s been able to hit for power and produce RBIs at a prolific rate, and tonight, against a pitcher like Canning who has a 5.60 ERA in 2024 and has struggled with hard contact, Soderstrom is primed for another big game.
At +105 odds, taking the Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs feels like a clear call. Soderstrom’s power surge, combined with his excellent plate approach and Canning’s vulnerability, makes this bet an absolute lock for tonight’s matchup.
Best bet: Tyler Soderstrom o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (+105)
Tail Soderstrom to barrel one tonight with me in the DKN betting group here!
