Looking for the best MLB prop bets today? We’ve got a few strong MLB props to target on the June 17 slate, including a team total, hitter prop, and pitcher prop. The Red Sox are in a great position against Max Scherzer and a vulnerable Blue Jays bullpen, Jac Caglianone gets a favorable matchup against Zack Littell’s struggles with left-handed hitters, and Eduardo Rodriguez faces an Angels lineup that continues to crush left-handed pitching. Let’s break down the best MLB prop bets today.
Today’s Best MLB Prop Bets: Red Sox team total over 4.5 runs, Jac Caglianone 2+ total bases, and Eduardo Rodriguez over 2.5 earned runs allowed.
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Best MLB Prop Bets Today (June 17, 2026)
- Best Team Total: Red Sox team total over 4.5 runs: Max Scherzer’s struggles and Toronto’s shaky bullpen make this a strong spot for Boston.
- Best Batter Prop: Jac Caglianone 2+ Total Bases: Caglianone gets a favorable matchup against Zack Littell’s long-standing issues against left-handed hitters.
- Best Pitcher Prop: Eduardo Rodriguez over 2.5 earned runs allowed: The Angels continue to be one of the best lineups in baseball against left-handed pitching.
MLB Prop Bets Breakdown (June 17, 2026)
Let’s break down the top MLB prop bets and picks for today. Click on each headline below to view the latest odds and bet these plays on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Boston Red Sox Team Total Over 4.5 Runs
Odds: -125 | Opponent: Toronto Blue Jays
Max Scherzer is taking the mound this afternoon against the Red Sox. It’s been a really rough 2026 campaign for the 41-year-old starter, who has made six starts and owns a 10.23 ERA with an xERA of 6.15 and an 8.78 FIP. Not only are both sides of the plate hitting him hard but he’s allowing a massive 54% fly ball rate. That helps explain the 3.6 HR/9 he owns, as he’s allowed nine home runs this season. Winds we be blowing out toward left field, up to 15 mph, toward the Green Monster. The Red Sox lineup could be making a lot of noise both offensively and with balls clanking off that wall. I’d expect a short outing for Scherzer, which means the bulk of the game will be handled by a shaky Blue Jays bullpen.
Jac Caglianone 2+ Total Bases
Odds: +100 | Opponent: Washington Nationals
After going on a solid run on the mound, Zack Littell reverted back to the pitcher we’ve known for years. The Mariners blew him up for five runs on four hits through 1.2 innings in his last outing. Today brings a great matchup for Caglianone, as Littell continues post some poor numbers against lefties. On the season, they’ve tagged him for a massive .398 wOBA with an 8.09 FIP and 13 of the 16 home runs he’s allowed. Caglianone has been locked in during the month of June and currently owns a .482 wOBA with a .245 ISO and a 209 wRC+. Through 14 games in June, Caglianone has logged 19 hits and is averaging 2.2 bases per game.
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Eduardo Rodriguez over 2.5 Earned Runs
Odds: -107 | Opponent: Los Angeles Angels
Eduardo Rodriguez has been quite lucky this season. Despite a career-high 3.5 BB/9 and a career-low 6.6 K/9, he owns a solid 2.55 ERA. But, the advanced stats, like his xERA and FIP paint a different story, as they stand at 4.83 and 4.08 respectively. That’s where the Angels come in tonight, as they’ve been exceptional against left-handed pitching. Their expected lineup for tonight sports a .360 wOBA with a .213 ISO and a 10.4% BB% against lefties this season. Rodriguez is a heavy four-seam fastball pitcher and the Angels lineup numbers jump even higher to a .417 wOBA and a .298 ISO against that pitch. I think this is a sneaky spot for the Halos tonight.
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