As MLB action heats up, a plethora of player prop bets are on the table for July 8, with expert insights highlighting key matchups. One strong pick is Didier Fuentes from the Atlanta Braves, projected to allow over 2.5 earned runs. Despite being plagued by injuries in their rotation, he faces a potent Athletics lineup that boasts a strong home OPS of .752.

Also worth considering is Lawrence Butler from the Athletics, who has been performing well with a .308 average and a .379 OBP over the last week. In another matchup, Brandon Young of the Baltimore Orioles is expected to allow 3+ earned runs against the New York Mets, who have been on a scoring surge led by Juan Soto, who's on fire with a 1.153 OPS since June.