MLB player props today: Wednesday's best props include Rhett Lowder [8/5/2026]
Get MLB player props today with projections for Wednesday's games.
Dimers' MLB props are live for August 5, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Rhett Lowder, Eric Lauer and Jameson Taillon.
Our MLB player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Marlins vs. Braves and Angels vs. Orioles, to surface the best MLB player prop bets across the market.
List of MLB prop bets for Wednesday, 8/5
Sourced from 55+ total MLB props on site today, below are the top 10 MLB player props for August 5, ranked by probability.
Rhett Lowder under 4.5 strikeouts (-156)
- Edge: 9.6%
- Probability: 70.6%
- Game: Athletics vs. Reds (6:40PM ET)
Our model has found value on Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder under 4.5 strikeouts. A probability of 70.6% gives this play an edge of 9.6% at -156 odds.
Eric Lauer over 3.5 strikeouts (-178)
- Edge: 4.2%
- Probability: 68.3%
- Game: Dodgers vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
Eric Lauer’s strikeouts prop shows a 68.3% probability and an 4.2% edge at -178 odds, according to our model.
Jameson Taillon under 4.5 strikeouts (-146)
- Edge: 5.7%
- Probability: 65.1%
- Game: Blue Jays vs. Astros (2:10PM ET)
The data highlights value on Jameson Taillon under 4.5 strikeouts, with simulations showing a 65.1% probability and a 5.7% edge at -146.
Andre Pallante under 4.5 strikeouts (-150)
- Edge: 4.4%
- Probability: 64.4%
- Game: Cardinals vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET)
Our model finds value on Andre Pallante under 4.5 strikeouts, with a 64.4% probability and an edge of 4.4% at -150 odds.
Jose Altuve to get a hit (-155)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 63.4%
- Game: Blue Jays vs. Astros (2:10PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Jose Altuve to get a hit for Houston, showing an edge of 2.6% at -155 odds.
Cam Smith to get a hit (-135)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 61.0%
- Game: Blue Jays vs. Astros (2:10PM ET)
Cam Smith’s to get a hit prop shows an edge of 3.6% at -135 odds, supported by a 61.0% probability according to our model.
Noah Cameron under 17.5 outs recorded (-104)
- Edge: 9.5%
- Probability: 60.5%
- Game: Twins vs. Royals (7:40PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Noah Cameron under 17.5 outs recorded for Kansas City, with a 60.5% probability and a 9.5% edge at -104 odds.
Wade Meckler to get a hit (-119)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 58.9%
- Game: Angels vs. Orioles (6:35PM ET)
The data shows value on Wade Meckler to get a hit, supported by a 58.9% probability at -119 odds and an edge of 4.6%.
Ali Sánchez to get a hit (-125)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 58.8%
- Game: Cardinals vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET)
A 3.2% edge on the to get a hit line makes Ali Sánchez a value play in Cardinals vs. Yankees, supported by a 58.8% probability at -125 odds.
Jim Jarvis to get a hit (-122)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 58.5%
- Game: Marlins vs. Braves (7:15PM ET)
Simulations show value on Jim Jarvis to get a hit here, with a 58.5% probability and 3.6% edge at -122 odds.
MLB player prop summary: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:25AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics vs. Reds | Rhett Lowder under 4.5 strikeouts | -156 @ DraftKings | 9.6% | 70.6% |
| Dodgers vs. Cubs | Eric Lauer over 3.5 strikeouts | -178 @ FanDuel | 4.2% | 68.3% |
| Blue Jays vs. Astros | Jameson Taillon under 4.5 strikeouts | -146 @ FanDuel | 4.4% | 64.4% |
| Cardinals vs. Yankees | Andre Pallante under 4.5 strikeouts | -150 @ DraftKings | 4.4% | 64.4% |
| Blue Jays vs. Astros | Jose Altuve to get a hit | -155 @ FanDuel | 2.6% | 63.4% |
| Blue Jays vs. Astros | Cam Smith to get a hit | -135 @ FanDuel | 3.6% | 61.0% |
| Twins vs. Royals | Noah Cameron under 17.5 outs recorded | -104 @ DraftKings | 9.5% | 60.5% |
| Angels vs. Orioles | Wade Meckler to get a hit | -119 @ DraftKings | 4.6% | 58.9% |
| Cardinals vs. Yankees | Ali Sánchez to get a hit | -125 @ FanDuel | 3.2% | 58.8% |
| Marlins vs. Braves | Jim Jarvis to get a hit | -122 @ DraftKings | 3.6% | 58.5% |
Conclusion
For August 5, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Rhett Lowder, Eric Lauer and Jameson Taillon. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
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