With a full slate of 16 MLB games on tap, the betting scene heats up this Friday as the New York Yankees welcome the Chicago Cubs. Key player prop bets are capturing attention, especially with the Athletics facing the Toronto Blue Jays. Notably, Lawrence Butler is projected to exceed 1.5 combined hits, runs, and RBIs, riding a solid .786 OPS against right-handed pitchers. Another promising bet features Nick Kurtz, who notched a home run recently and boasts an impressive .402 wOBA at home.

Meanwhile, Corey Seager's prop of 1+ walks looks enticing, especially with Lance McCullers Jr. on the mound, whose walk rate has been problematic this season, giving Seager an edge to draw a free pass. As the weekend approaches, these prop bets not only showcase players’ current forms but also highlight the strategic angles savvy bettors are keen to exploit.