Bets on MLB player proposition picks and their connected odds for August 20, with Jesus Luzardo among the top wagering suggestions
The Major League Baseball (MLB) season continues with an exciting slate of afternoon games on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Among the matches, the Philadelphia Phillies will square off against the Seattle Mariners, joining the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers in a series of 1 p.m. ET games.
In the pitching department, several intriguing matchups are anticipated. Jesus Luzardo (PHI) is projected to have 6.28 strikeouts, with odds of +105 suggesting a potential under for his strikeout total. Conversely, Yusei Kikuchi (SEA) is predicted to surpass 4.5 strikeouts, with odds of -165 favouring an over. Framber Valdez (HOU) and Chris Bassitt (TOR) are also expected to have strong strikeout performances, with projections of 6.19 and 5.77 strikeouts, respectively.
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The Inside the Lines Blog offers a free MLB cheat sheet, which provides projections for home runs, stolen bases, and strikeouts, as well as free sportsbook picks every day. This system takes the strongest projections from the Inside the Lines Model versus the best available prices at the time of publication.
Elsewhere in the league, the New York Yankees are set to build on their impressive performance from Tuesday, where they launched nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers will visit the Chicago Cubs.
In individual player performances, Eugenio Suarez (SEA) is projected to hit 0.4 home runs, while Jose Ramirez (CLE) is expected to steal 0.319 bases. However, specific betting odds for hitting streaks on August 20, 2025, are not readily available from the provided sources.
The Projection Model for the 2025 MLB season is at a profitable 31-23 on top-rated MLB money line picks, indicating a strong season ahead for accurate predictions. With numerous exciting games and betting opportunities, fans and bettors alike are in for an action-packed day of MLB action on Aug. 20.
