June 13 offers a thrilling MLB slate with key matchups like the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox clashing with the New York Yankees. Among notable player prop bets, Ronald Acuña Jr. stands out, especially with his impressive record of three hits in each of his past two games and a solid OPS since returning from injury. Alongside him, Austin Riley is also in fine form, boasting a .300 batting average over his last 17 games at home.

Shifting to the New York Mets, Francisco Lindor's performance is noteworthy despite carrying a toe injury, as he still finds ways to contribute at home with a 1.021 OPS. His matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays' Taj Bradley, who has shown vulnerability with a 4.58 ERA, adds intrigue to Lindor's prospects. With so much talent on display, this day offers enticing opportunities for savvy bettors.

Betting on MLB home run props can be lucrative, especially with today's exciting slate of 15 games. Recent successes have highlighted key players, and today’s picks focus on those likely to deliver big hits. Notably, players like Kyle Stowers, Kyle Schwarber, and James Wood are in prime positions to capitalize on favorable matchups against pitchers struggling to contain home runs.

Stowers faces Chase Dollander, who has been inconsistent against home runs, while Schwarber squares off against Bowden Francis, notorious for giving up bombs to left-handers. James Wood, on a hot streak, should excel against rookie Cade Horton. Other strong candidates include Byron Buxton, Ryan O'Hearn, and Austin Riley, each with favorable odds against their respective pitchers, making today ripe for potential payouts.

Chris Sale made history by becoming the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts in MLB, achieving the feat in just 2,026 innings, surpassing the previous record set by Randy Johnson. In his latest outing, Sale pitched six scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing only two hits while striking out eight batters. This remarkable performance helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 9-3 victory, thus splitting a doubleheader after the Phillies won the earlier game 5-4.

Sale joins an elite group of pitchers, including Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer, as one of only four active players to reach this milestone. Meanwhile, Austin Riley also shined for the Braves, hitting a double and a home run, driving in four runs, and contributing significantly to breaking a three-game losing streak for his team.

As the Braves face the Nationals, Spencer Strider takes the mound for his first start since April 16. Strider, with a 3.60 ERA, aims to build on his previous performance against the Nationals, while Mitchell Parker of Washington, sporting a 4.32 ERA, struggles after a tough outing in Atlanta. Both teams enter this matchup following a series of strong performances—Atlanta clinched a series win at Fenway, while the Nationals swept the Orioles with a powerful offensive display.

The current odds favor the Braves at -188 with a projected total of 8 runs. Leading hitters include Austin Riley for Atlanta, who has been on fire, hitting in seven of his last eight games. For Washington, Dylan Crews seems to be in a slump and will need to step up to support Parker on the mound.

On this lighter MLB slate, daily fantasy players should look closely at matchups to capitalize on value picks. Jacob deGrom stands out as a high-upside pitcher against the Houston Astros, having recorded a dominant streak of performances including a recent outing with 10 strikeouts. AJ Smith-Shawver has been impressive since rejoining the Braves rotation, providing potential for DFS lineups while taking on the Nationals. Meanwhile, Chris Paddack offers an appealing bargain option against a struggling Orioles lineup, aiming to continue his solid form. For infielders, Austin Riley's recent hot streak and Jonathan Aranda's impressive season make them compelling choices. The outfield offers power and speed options, notably Shohei Ohtani, who is on a home run tear. Stacking the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers could yield significant returns in tournament play.