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When an MLB batter steps into the box, his main goal is to get a hit. Many will take a walk, but a hit is generally more damaging and they're called hitters for a reason.
On any given gameday, even one like today with so few matchups, plenty of hits will be recorded. As for who will record them, that's for sports bettors to guess in a prop bet. For that prop bet, we have compiled a list of today's best picks.
Best MLB hit prop bets for August 5
5) J.D. Martinez: Under 1.5 +280
J.D. Martinez is a good hitter and is having a good season for the New York Mets. However, a .265 batting average does not suggest he's good for multi-hit games, so don't look for him to get a hit twice.
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4) Bobby Witt Jr.: Under 1.5 +105
Bobby Witt Jr. is on fire right now, putting together an impressive stretch as he contends for an MVP award. However, he will eventually come back down to earth. The odds believe that might start today as he's not expected to get two hits today. The odds are fairly strong on that.
3) Brent Rooker: Over 0.5 - 210
Brent Rooker has been excellent lately for the Oakland Athletics. His batting average is creeping toward that of the elite. 300 mark and his line is so low today. If he can get one hit, he'll hit the over. He's got great odds of doing that today.
2) Vinnie Pasquantino: Under 1.5-255
Vinnie Pasquantino has not had many multi-hit games this season for the Kansas City Royals. He's hitting .266, which is above average, but it does not suggest he's due for a big game today. The odds are overwhelming that he's not.
1) Yainer Diaz: Over 1.5 +180
Yainer Diaz is hitting .296 this year, a great mark for a catcher. That implies that he has plenty of games with more than one hit for the Houston Astros and the odds are pretty solid that he will do that again today.
