MLB player props today: Thursday's best props include Robert Gasser [8/20/2026]

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MLB prop bets for August 20, 2026 are based on the latest odds and projections for Thursday's baseball games.

Dimers' MLB player props are live for August 20, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Robert Gasser, Héctor Rodríguez and Ke'Bryan Hayes.

Our MLB player props model runs continuously to analyze every matchup—including Yankees vs. Orioles and Cardinals vs. Reds—and surface the best MLB player prop bets across the market.

List of MLB prop bets for Thursday, 8/20

Sourced from 40+ total MLB props on site today, below are the top 10 MLB player props for August 20, ranked by probability.

Robert Gasser under 5.5 strikeouts (-166)

Our model has flagged value on Milwaukee's Robert Gasser under 5.5 strikeouts. A probability of 67.8% gives this play an edge of 5.4% at -166 odds.

 

Héctor Rodríguez to get a hit (-156)

Héctor Rodríguez’s to get a hit prop shows a 63.2% probability and an 2.2% edge at -156 odds, according to our model.

 

Ke'Bryan Hayes to get a hit (-123)

The data highlights value on Ke'Bryan Hayes to get a hit, with simulations showing a 61.9% probability and a 6.8% edge at -123.

 

Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts (-125)

Our model finds value on Gerrit Cole under 6.5 strikeouts, with a 61.8% probability and an edge of 6.2% at -125 odds.

 

George Kirby over 4.5 strikeouts (-120)

Simulations indicate value on George Kirby over 4.5 strikeouts for Seattle, showing an edge of 4.4% at -120 odds.

 

Bryan Torres to get a hit (-125)

Bryan Torres’s to get a hit prop shows an edge of 3.4% at -125 odds, supported by a 58.9% probability according to our model.

 

Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts (+104)

Our model highlights value on Kyle Bradish under 5.5 strikeouts for Baltimore, with a 58.7% probability and a 9.6% edge at +104 odds.

 

Michael McGreevy under 17.5 outs recorded (-119)

The data shows value on Michael McGreevy under 17.5 outs recorded, supported by a 58.6% probability at -119 odds and an edge of 4.2%.

 

Grayson Rodriguez over 4.5 strikeouts (-111)

A 5.1% edge on the over 17.5 strikeouts line makes Grayson Rodriguez a value play in Angels vs. Astros, supported by a 57.7% probability at -111 odds.

 

Anthony Kay over 15.5 outs recorded (-105)

Simulations show value on Anthony Kay over 15.5 outs recorded here, with a 56.7% probability and 5.5% edge at -105 odds.

 

MLB player prop summary: Thursday, August 20, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:09AM ET:

Matchup Prop Odds Edge Prob.
Mariners vs. Brewers Robert Gasser u5.5 strikeouts -166 @ DraftKings 5.4% 67.8%
Cardinals vs. Reds Héctor Rodríguez to get a hit -156 @ DraftKings 2.2% 63.2%
Cardinals vs. Reds Ke'Bryan Hayes to get a hit -123 @ DraftKings 6.2% 61.8%
Yankees vs. Orioles Gerrit Cole u6.5 strikeouts -125 @ DraftKings 6.2% 61.8%
Mariners vs. Brewers George Kirby o4.5 strikeouts -120 @ DraftKings 4.4% 59.0%
Cardinals vs. Reds Bryan Torres to get a hit -125 @ DraftKings 3.4% 58.9%
Yankees vs. Orioles Kyle Bradish u5.5 strikeouts +104 @ FanDuel 9.6% 58.7%
Cardinals vs. Reds Michael McGreevy u17.5 outs recorded -119 @ DraftKings 4.2% 58.6%
Angels vs. Astros Grayson Rodriguez o4.5 strikeouts -111 @ FanDuel 5.1% 57.7%
Braves vs. White Sox Anthony Kay o15.5 outs recorded -105 @ DraftKings 5.5% 56.7%
 

Conclusion

For August 20, 2026, our MLB prop bets feature players such as Robert Gasser, Héctor Rodríguez and Ke'Bryan Hayes. 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 promotes responsible gambling.

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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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