MLB player props today: Sunday's best props include Gerrit Cole [8/2/2026]
Get MLB player props today with projections for Sunday's games.
Dimers' MLB props are live for August 2, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Kyle Freeland, Colin Rea and Gerrit Cole.
Our MLB player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Tigers vs. Athletics and Phillies vs. Orioles, to surface the best MLB player prop bets across the market.
List of MLB prop bets for Sunday, 8/2
Sourced from 80+ total MLB props on site today, below are the top 10 MLB player props for August 2, ranked by probability.
Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts (-165)
- Edge: 9.1%
- Probability: 71.3%
- Game: Royals vs. Rockies (3:10PM ET)
Our model has found value on Colorado's Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts. A probability of 71.3% gives this play an edge of 9.1% at -165 odds.
Colin Rea under 5.5 strikeouts (-152)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 66.1%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
Colin Rea’s strikeouts prop shows a 66.1% probability and an 5.8% edge at -152 odds, according to our model.
Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts (-123)
- Edge: 9.5%
- Probability: 64.7%
- Game: Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
The data highlights value on Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts, with simulations showing a 64.7% probability and a 9.5% edge at -123.
Ben Malgeri to get a hit (-135)
- Edge: 5.4%
- Probability: 62.9%
- Game: Tigers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET)
Our model finds value on Ben Malgeri to get a hit, with a 62.9% probability and an edge of 5.4% at -135 odds.
Christian Vázquez to get a hit (-130)
- Edge: 3.5%
- Probability: 60.0%
- Game: Rangers vs. Astros (2:10PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Christian Vázquez to get a hit for Houston, showing an edge of 3.5% at -130 odds.
Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts (-110)
- Edge: 7.3%
- Probability: 59.7%
- Game: Phillies vs. Orioles (1:35PM ET)
Kyle Bradish’s strikeouts prop shows an edge of 7.3% at -110 odds, supported by a 59.7% probability according to our model.
Michael King under 5.5 strikeouts (-111)
- Edge: 6.4%
- Probability: 59.0%
- Game: Giants vs. Padres (4:10PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Michael King under 5.5 strikeouts for San Diego, with a 59.0% probability and a 6.4% edge at -111 odds.
Myles Straw to get a hit (-123)
- Edge: 3.5%
- Probability: 58.7%
- Game: Cardinals vs. Blue Jays (1:37PM ET)
The data shows value on Myles Straw to get a hit, supported by a 58.7% probability at -123 odds and an edge of 3.5%.
Luis Campusano to get a hit (-124)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 58.6%
- Game: Giants vs. Padres (4:10PM ET)
A 3.2% edge on the to get a hit line makes Luis Campusano a value play in Giants vs. Padres, supported by a 58.6% probability at -124 odds.
Matt McLain to get a hit (-117)
- Edge: 4.1%
- Probability: 58.0%
- Game: Pirates vs. Reds (1:40PM ET)
Simulations show value on Matt McLain to get a hit here, with a 58.0% probability and 4.1% edge at -117 odds.
MLB player prop summary: Sunday, August 2, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 1:48AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals vs. Rockies | Kyle Freeland under 4.5 strikeouts | -165 @ Fanatics | 9.1% | 71.3% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Colin Rea under 5.5 strikeouts | -152 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 66.1% |
| Yankees vs. Cubs | Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts | -123 @ DraftKings | 5.4% | 62.9% |
| Tigers vs. Athletics | Ben Malgeri to get a hit | -135 @ DraftKings | 5.4% | 62.9% |
| Rangers vs. Astros | Christian Vázquez to get a hit | -130 @ FanDuel | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| Phillies vs. Orioles | Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts | -110 @ DraftKings | 7.3% | 59.7% |
| Giants vs. Padres | Michael King under 5.5 strikeouts | -111 @ FanDuel | 6.4% | 59.0% |
| Cardinals vs. Blue Jays | Myles Straw to get a hit | -123 @ DraftKings | 3.5% | 58.7% |
| Giants vs. Padres | Luis Campusano to get a hit | -124 @ DraftKings | 3.2% | 58.6% |
| Pirates vs. Reds | Matt McLain to get a hit | -117 @ DraftKings | 4.1% | 58.0% |
Conclusion
For August 2, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Kyle Freeland, Colin Rea and Gerrit Cole. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
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