Best MLB prop bets today [July 8, 2025] ...Middle East

The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles kick off Tuesday’s slate of games with an evening matchup.

The New York Mets have a great opportunity to claw at the Philadelphia Phillies’ lead in the NL East division standings as they are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles, who severely struggle on both sides of the field. Brandon Young is also set to take the mound for Baltimore, which bodes well for the Mets as the Orioles pitcher has struggled with avoiding contact in his four starts this season.

With fifteen games taking place on Tuesday night, there are plenty of prop bets to wager on, which you can read a detailed breakdown of below.

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New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles (6:35pm, EST)

New York Mets First Five Innings Team Total Over 2.5: (-25) at BetMGM Sportsbook

It has been a rough start to the year for Brandon Young as the Baltimore Orioles pitcher is currently averaging an ERA of 7.02, a FIP of 4.83, and nearly two runners on base per inning. His high Contact Rate has played a major role in his struggles as Young is also averaging over one Hit Allowed per Inning Pitched.

Unfortunately for Young, his struggles are poised to persist as he is set to face off against a New York Mets offense who ranks above league average in Team Total Hits and in On Base Percentage. Especially with his back end failing to give him the coverage he needs to help mask his low level of play on the mound as the Orioles defense ranks 29th overall in Defensive Efficiency and 24th in Fielding Percentage.

Clay Holmes Over 4.5 Strikeouts: (-130) at FanDuel Sportsbook

On the other side of the field, Clay Holmes will have a great opportunity to generate Whiffs at a more consistent rate as he faces off against an offence that struggles with making contact. As of writing, the Orioles rank well below league average in Contact Rate and in Strikeout Rate. For some more exposure, escalator bet Holmes Strikeout prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals.

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins (7:40pm, EST)

Shota Imanaga Over 17.5 Outs (-120) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After narrowly winning the NL Rookie of the Year award last season, Shota Imanaga has been able to build on his momentum as the Chicago Cubs pitcher is averaging an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.000. Even though his Strikeout Rate is low, Imanaga has still been able to neutralize opposing offenses with his elite command of the ball as he is also averaging less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched.

Heading into Tuesday night, Imanaga will be in a favorable position to thrive as he is set to battle it out against a Twins offense who ranks below league average in Contact Rate, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage. Should the total on his Outs prop cross through the key number of 18, then pass on this market.

Royce Lewis Under 0.5 Hit (+140) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After lighting the league on fire in the first two years of his career, Royce Lewis has fallen hard back down to reality as he is currently averaging less than one Hit per game, a .212 Batting Average, and a .590 OPS. With Imanaga avoiding contact at a high rate, as well as the Cubs’ defence excelling in coverage, as their high mark in Defensive Efficiency indicates, expect Lewis to continue to struggle at the plate.

Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros (8:10pm, EST)

Hunter Brown Over 17.5 Outs: (-185) at BetMGM Sportsbook

If it were not for Tarik Skubal playing at an elite level, then Hunter Brown would garner more attention for the AL Cy Young award, as the Houston Astros pitcher is currently averaging a league-leading ERA of 1.82, a WHIP of 0.904, and a FIP of 2.71.

With Cleveland’s offence ranking dead last in Contact Rate, Brown will have a great opportunity to hold the Guardians out of scoring position and go the full length of his start. Especially when Brown excels at avoiding contact, as he also averages less than four Hits Allowed per game.

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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.

Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.

When he is not staring at betting markets, you can find Kody at the beach or snowboarding down a mountain, depending on the time of the year.

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