Best MLB Prop Bets - Friday 8/19/22

Major League Baseball has a loaded day of action on Friday with 15 games across the board. With this many games on the day we have a huge number of MLB props to choose from.

The props we focus in on is a NRFI in an Interleague matchup and one of the top bats in the game to continue to roll.

Houston Astros/ Atlanta Braves Under .5 1st Inning Runs (-140

Nolan Arenado Over 2+ Bases (-125)

NRFI 

The Houston Astros will be on the road Friday night for game one of their series against the Atlanta Braves. Houston will trot out Lance McCullers Jr. who carries a 1-0 record overall with an ERA at 0 through 6 innings of work this season. Despite this small sample size McCullers Jr. is a pro and he will find success in the first inning against the Braves holding them to no runs.

Atlanta will counter with Kyle Wright who is having a stellar season coming into Friday 14-5 overall with a 3.14 ERA. Wright will work his way through one of the best lineups in baseball as he to posts a shutout in the first inning.

Take the NRFI Friday night in Atlanta Between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves.

Pick: Houston Astros/ Atlanta Braves Under .5 1st Inning Runs

Arenado

Nolan Arenado comes into Friday night as one of the best hitters on the St. Louis Cardinals roster this season and would be the offensive leader if not for the MVP caliber year of teammate Paul Goldschmidt. Arenado is hitting .293 on the year and will continue his tear Friday night.

To go along with a high batting average Arenado is also second on the team with 25 home runs and second on the team with 75 RBIs. Arenado bats in the heart of the Saint Louis order and will see 4-5 at bats Friday night as he goes well over his base total prop.

Take Nolan Arenado to go over 2+ bases Friday night against Arizona.

Pick: Nolan Arenado Over 2+ Bases