Best betting promos and sportsbooks for MLB prop bets [September 4, 2026]

Chris Sale gets the nod in game one of the Atlanta Braves series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

After winning eight out of their last ten games, the Atlanta Braves have been able to hold on to the top spot in the NL East, possessing a four game lead for first in the division standings.

Luckily for the Braves, Chris Sale will give them a great opportunity to pull away on the scoreboard in their divisional matchup against Philadelphia by attacking a lineup who struggles to make contact.

With sixteen games taking the field on Friday, there are plenty of prop bets and markets to groom through which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.

Best betting promos and sportsbooks for MLB prop bets

Find the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s MLB prop bets.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies (6:40pm, EST)

Chris Sale Under 4.5 Hits Allowed (+100) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies have been unable to make contact at a consistent rate, hovering in the bottom half of the board in Hit Rate, On Base Percentage, and in OPS.

Their struggles at the plate forces them to play in highly volatile contests, lowering their chances of winning.

Heading into Friday night’s divisional contest against the Atlanta Braves, expect the Phillies struggles to be on full display as they face off against Chris Sale who is averaging an ERA of 2.06 and a FIP of 2.19 while giving up less than one Hit Against per inning.

The Braves back end will also narrow the width of the Phillies gaps in the outfield, fielding a group who ranks sixth in Fielding Percentage.

Chris Sale Over 17.5 Total Outs (-185) at BetMGM Sportsbook

With Sale neutralizing the Phillies ice cold bats while creating Whiffs at a high rate, the length of his leash on the mound will drastically grow, improving the probability he goes the full length of his start to help clear the over on his Outs prop.

To help diversify your risk on Sale, place a separate wager on the Braves ace to stay under the total of 1.5 on his Earned Runs prop as well.

Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates (6:45pm, EST)

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Total Over 4.5 (-120) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After failing to play at a competitive level last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been able to round back into form, climbing into the top-5 in Hit Rate, RBIs, Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage.

Their turnaround on offense has helped turn them into a well rounded unit, making it easier to pull away on the scoreboard on a nightly basis.

In a favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Angels Ryan Johnson, the Pirates will be able to advance their runners into scoring position from the opening pitch, battling it out against an arm who is averaging an ERA of 5.47, a WHIP of 1.424, and a FIP of 6.19.

Especially with Johnson receiving minimal support from his supporting cast, surrounding him with a defense who ranks below league average in Defensive Efficiency.

Oneil Cruz Alt Over 1.5 Total Hits (+280) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Oneil Cruz has played a major role in the Pirates resurgence on offense this season, generating more than one Hit per game, a .271 Batting Average, and a .842 OPS.

With Johnson incapable of creating Whiffs while throwing over the plate, Cruz will be able to continue to make contact at a high rate and clear the over on his alternate Hits prop.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers (8:05pm, EST)

Kumar Rocker Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-112) at FanDuel Sportsbook

When given the start, the Texas Rangers Kumar Rocker has severely underwhelmed by averaging an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.427 in 26 appearances.

Rocker’s struggles on the mound this season stems from his inability to punch out, generating less than one Strikeout per Inning Pitched.

Unfortunately for Rocker, he will continue to generate a low volume of K’s against the Tampa Bay Rays as he faces off against a lineup who currently possess the lowest Strikeout Rate in the league while residing near the top of the board in Hit Rate.

For some more exposure, escalator bet Rocker’s Strikeout prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

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Kody Malstrom

Kody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.

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