Manny Machado (San Diego Padres) – Over 0.5 RBIs (+140)

Manny Machado remains a key force in the Padres’ lineup. His matchup against Pirates starter Mitch Keller presents a strong chance for run production. Machado enters Friday with a .328 batting average and .563 slugging percentage, showcasing his ability to drive in runs. Keller’s reliance on fastballs and sliders plays into Machado’s strengths, as he excels at hitting these pitches. With a 12.0% barrel rate and a tendency to hit fly balls against ground-ball pitchers like Keller, Machado’s odds of at least one RBI are highly favorable.

José Ramírez (Guardians-0.html target=_blank class=infotextkey>Cleveland Guardians) – Over 1.5 Hits/Runs/RBIs (-140)

José Ramírez’s 21-game hitting streak continues to shine. Batting .379 in May with four home runs and 13 RBIs, he faces Angels starter José Soriano—a pitcher he has dominated historically (4-for-10 with three HRs and five RBIs). Soriano’s ground-ball tendencies align with Ramírez’s power-hitting style. The Angels’bullpen (ranked near the bottom in ERA and WHIP) adds further value to this play. A side bet on a home run (+450 or better) adds extra upside.

Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks) – Over 1.5 Hits/Runs/RBIs (-140)

Ketel Marte is a standout at Chase Field, clearing the 1.5 HRR line in 67% of home games. Facing Nationals starter Jake Irvin, Marte has a strong track record (4-for-9 with a HR and three RBIs against Irvin). Irvin’s control issues and the D-backs’ lineup dominance against him (batting .316 with four runs in five innings) support this play. The Nationals’ bullpen (29th in ERA/WHIP) makes Marte’s opportunities even more promising.

Notable Mention: Max Fried (Atlanta Braves) – Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-155)

Max Fried’s stellar season (7-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 67 strikeouts in 70 innings) continues. Facing the Dodgers—a lineup struggling against his elite curveball—Fried is nearly guaranteed to hit this strikeout target. His pinpoint command and high chase rate make this a solid pitching prop.

Conclusion

Friday’s MLB slate offers strong value in both player props and pitching performances. Machado, Ramírez, and Marte highlight the positional plays, while Fried’s consistency provides a reliable pitching bet. Always check for lineup changes or injuries before finalizing bets, but these picks are backed by current trends and matchup data.

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