MLB Prop Bets Guide for August 19: Top Picks and Odds for Carlos Rodon as Standout Bet for Tuesday's Games

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MLB Player Prop Bets and Odds for August 19: Carlos Rodon among Top Picks for Tuesday Betting

MLB Prop Bets Guide for August 19: Top Picks and Odds for Carlos Rodon as Standout Bet for Tuesday's Games

In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), Wednesday, August 20, 2025, promises an exciting day of action-packed games. Here are some noteworthy player prop picks based on recent performance trends and matchup analysis.

Freddie Freeman (LAD): Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman, is expected to excel against right-handers. His recent stats show five home runs, 15 runs, and 21 RBIs in 114 plate appearances, along with a .404 On-Base Percentage (OBP) and .405 Weighted On-Base Average (wOBA). Freeman's Over 10.5 fantasy points prop bet seems promising.

Will Smith (LAD): Smith, the Dodgers' catcher, has been hitting well with three home runs, 12 runs, and 10 RBIs in his last 83 plate appearances. His .386 OBP and .358 wOBA make him a strong contender for Over 8.5 fantasy points.

Heliot Ramos (SF): The San Francisco Giants' outfielder, Ramos, is enjoying a breakout season. With 15 homers, 64 runs, and 53 RBIs in 546 plate appearances, Ramos' Over 7.5 fantasy points prop bet is worth considering.

Jurickson Profar (ATL): Profar, Atlanta Braves' infielder, has been in fine form recently. His four home runs in three games and favourable matchups against a pitcher with elevated metrics against righties make the +100 prop bet for Profar to record 2 or more total bases an appealing option.

A notable pitching matchup to watch is between Andre Pallante (STL) and Sandy Alcantara (MIA), both of whom have been struggling as of late. This could lead to opportunities for run-related player props in their game.

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Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies aim to win their third game in a row against the Seattle Mariners, who are currently on a losing streak of three games. The top MLB teams, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, are trying to complete their doubleheader, which was postponed from Monday.

In the pitching department, Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.42 ERA) from the Tigers has an Under 7.5 strikeouts prop bet with odds of -145, while Carlos Rodon (12-7, 3.25 ERA) from the Yankees has an Over 5.5 strikeouts prop bet with odds of -153.

The Astros rank ninth-best in total strikeouts and fourth in team batting average, making them a formidable opponent for Skubal. The total in Game 1 is 7.5, and neither offense is expected to have a huge game.

Lastly, the table shows today's projected Home Run, Stolen Base, and Strikeout Leaders, while the Inside the Lines team has identified favorable MLB player prop picks for Wednesday. The MLB schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 19 included 16 games, and the Detroit Tigers had a 10-0 win over the Houston Astros in a previous game.

[1]: Source: FantasyPros, Rotowire, and FanDuel Sportsbook [2]: wOBA (Weighted On-Base Average) is a baseball statistic that estimates the overall offensive contribution of a player. [3]: wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus) is a baseball statistic that measures a player's offensive productivity relative to the league average. A wRC+ of 100 is average, while a wRC+ of 150 is 50% better than the league average.