MLB Saturday betting options, player props, prediction and tips for July 5 games

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Yankees eye first July win against Mets in Saturday showdown

The New York Yankees will try to snap their five-game losing streak on Saturday night as they face the New York Mets in Game 2 of the Subway Series. The Yankees, still winless in July, are road favorites at -155 with Carlos Rodón (9-5, 2.95 ERA) starting on the mound. Saturday’s 15-game MLB slate also features the Dodgers (-155) vs. Astros and Mariners (-190) vs. Pirates as other marquee matchups.

What’s at stake in Saturday’s slate

Saturday’s MLB schedule is stacked, and betting options are wide open — from game outcomes to individual player props. Bettors have their eyes on standout performers like Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, Houston’s Framber Valdez, and Texas’ Evan Carter, with SportsLine’s model revealing high-value prop picks for all three.

Player props to watch:

Framber Valdez, Astros – Over 5.5 strikeouts (+120)
Valdez continues to impress this season with a 9-4 record, 2.72 ERA, and 108 strikeouts over 17 starts. He has hit at least six strikeouts in eight of his last 11 outings. The model projects 6.1 strikeouts on Saturday, signaling good value on the Over against the Dodgers. Despite Shohei Ohtani drawing attention on the other side, Valdez remains the strikeout bet to consider.

Evan Carter, Rangers – Over 0.5 total bases (-130)
Carter’s season has been turbulent, with early injuries and a stint in Triple-A. But since returning, he’s batting .333 with three home runs and five stolen bases in 21 games. He picked up a hit, walk, and two steals Friday against San Diego. The model favors the Over on his total bases for Saturday’s game.

Cal Raleigh, Mariners – Over 0.5 RBIs (+120)
Raleigh leads the majors with 35 home runs, including a two-homer night against Pittsburgh on Friday. He’s also posted 74 RBIs and seven multi-homer games this season. Facing Pirates starter Michael Burrows (1-2, 4.15 ERA), the model projects Raleigh to drive in at least one run on Saturday.

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Parlaying these three player props could fetch +686 odds on FanDuel (subject to change). Bettors can further maximize returns using sportsbook promotions like bonus codes from FanDuel, Caesars, and bet365.

Saturday’s MLB schedule offers a packed lineup with multiple betting angles, from player props to game lines. As the Yankees search for a bounce-back and stars like Cal Raleigh aim to keep raking, SportsLine’s data-driven insights give bettors an edge heading into the weekend.