Guardians vs. Astros Player Props Today: Josh Naylor - May 1
Josh Naylor has his sights set on a more productive performance after going hitless in his most recent game (0-for-4). He and the Cleveland Guardians take on the Houston Astros on Wednesday, who will send out Justin Verlander to start, at 8:10 PM ET on SCHN.
Naylor leads the Guardians with six home runs, while totaling 21 RBI. Naylor ranks 20th in home runs and 14th in RBI among all hitters in MLB action.
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- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- TV Channel: SCHN
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- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -256)
- Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +380)
- RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +135)
- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +120)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +110)
- Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1200)
Josh Naylor prop bet insights
- Naylor has a hit in 74.1% of his games this year (20 of 27), with multiple hits in eight of those contests (29.6%).
- In 22.2% of his games this season, he has hit a home run (six of 27). During the 2024 campaign, he’s hit a round-tripper in 5.3% of his trips to the dish.
- Naylor has scored at least one run 12 times this year in 27 games played (44.4%), including one multi-run effort.
- He has notched an RBI in 44.4% of his 27 games this season, with two or more RBI in 22.2% of those contests (six). He has also driven in three or more runs in three contests.
- In 12 of 27 games this season, Naylor has been set down on strikes at least once, and has one game with multiple strikeouts.
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Josh Naylor stats against the Astros
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | J.P. France | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 6/11/2023 | Brandon Bielak | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 6/10/2023 | J.P. France | 2-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6/9/2023 | Cristian Javier | 2-for-7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/7/2022 | Cristian Javier | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/6/2022 | Luis Garcia | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 8/5/2022 | Framber Valdez | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/4/2022 | Justin Verlander | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/25/2022 | Cristian Javier | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/1 | 0 |
| 5/24/2022 | Framber Valdez | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Astros starter: Justin Verlander
- The Astros will look to Verlander (1-0) in his third start this season.
- His last outing came on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs, when the righty tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up three hits.