Yankees vs. Blue Jays Player Props Today: Alex Verdugo - April 17

Following a multi-hit showing in his most recent game (2-for-4 with two doubles), Alex Verdugo is trying to build on that on Wednesday. The New York Yankees square off versus the Toronto Blue Jays, and will see starter Kevin Gausman, at 3:07 PM ET on YES.

Verdugo is batting .242 with five doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.

Alex Verdugo prop lines and game time

• Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
• Time: 3:07 PM ET
• Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
• TV Channel: YES
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +650)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +140)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1200)

Alex Verdugo prop bet insights

• Verdugo has reached base with a hit 11 times this season in 18 games played (61.1%), including multiple hits in 16.7% of them (three times).
• He has hit a home run in two of the 18 games he’s played in this season, leaving the ballpark in 2.7% of his plate appearances.
• Verdugo has scored at least one run in eight of 18 games played this season (44.4%), including two games with multiple runs scored.
• In four of 18 games this season he has driven in a run, and he has one game with multiple RBI.
• Verdugo has struck out six times this year in 18 games played (33.3%), including one game striking out on multiple occasions.

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 8:24 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Alex Verdugo stats against the Blue Jays

Blue Jays starter: Kevin Gausman

• Gausman (0-2 with an 11.57 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings pitched) gets the call for the Blue Jays in his fourth start of the season.
• His most recent outing was on Friday versus the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing six earned runs while surrendering 10 hits.
• In three games this year, the 33-year-old held an ERA of 11.57, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .372 against him.