MLB Betting: Misiorowski Starts Second Half Against the Mets
Ethan Moore 
Key Takeaways:
- Jacob Misiorowski makes his first start of the second half as Milwaukee hosts the Mets.
- The Boston Red Sox are seeking to extend a 13-game winning streak on the moneyline.
- Ronel Blanco has a 70% probability to hit over 3.5 strikeouts at -134 odds.
Jacob Misiorowski is ready to make his first start of the season's second half as Milwaukee hosts the Mets on Monday, July 20, 2026. Betting projections generated by THE BAT X highlight Misiorowski’s under 8.5 strikeouts (+122) as a top pitcher prop, giving it a 56% chance of hitting with a $24.81 Expected Value (EV). According to the projections found at EV Analytics, "Expected Value is a measure of how good a bet is, factoring the probability that it will win versus the odds the book is providing."
Top Batter and Pitcher Props
Ronel Blanco offers the highest probability among Monday's pitcher props, with a 70% chance to hit over 3.5 strikeouts at -134 odds and a $28.84 EV. Other notable pitcher projections include Andrew Alvarez under 4.5 strikeouts (-144) and Erick Fedde over 3.5 strikeouts (+109). Braxton Ashcraft also presents an under 6.5 strikeouts prop at -103 odds, holding a 59% chance of hitting, making it an appealing option for players utilizing Mach betting deposits.
In the batter prop markets, Dansby Swanson and Manny Machado are highlighted for home runs. Swanson has a 23% chance to hit over 0.5 home runs at +450, while Machado sits at +523 for over 0.5 home runs with a 21% probability. For RBIs, Francisco Lindor is projected with a 37% chance to secure over 0.5 RBIs (+267), and Jorge Polanco holds a 36% chance for over 0.5 RBIs (+285), part of a diverse daily betting slate that rivals the fast-paced action of table tennis betting markets.
Current MLB Betting Trends
Several teams enter Monday's games with strong betting trends, which provide a snapshot of recent performance. The Boston Red Sox are seeking to extend their 13-game winning streak, carrying a moneyline of -149 that has generated an 84% return on investment (ROI) and +13.40 units. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have seen the game total go over in 10 straight contests, currently set at 7.5 (-109), drawing attention to sports betting strategy across global markets like Czech First League betting odds.
The New York Yankees have hit their team total under in 13 consecutive home games, with Monday's line set at 3.5 (+105). Additionally, the Atlanta Braves have gone over their first five innings (F5) team total in eight consecutive home games. The Braves' F5 total is currently set at 2.5 runs with -135 odds, a trend that has produced an 88% ROI.
