Royals vs. White Sox Player Props Today: MJ Melendez - April 15

MJ Melendez was hitless in his previous game (0-for-3), but will take another crack at it when the Kansas City Royals face Nick Nastrini and the Chicago White Sox on Monday at 7:40 PM ET on NBCS-CHI.

Melendez is hitting .277 with five doubles, three home runs and seven walks. Melendez’s home runs rank 32nd in MLB and he ranks 72nd in RBI in MLB.

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MJ Melendez prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
• Time: 7:40 PM ET
• Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
• TV Channel: NBCS-CHI
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -196)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +280)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +145)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1100)

MJ Melendez prop bet insights

• This year, Melendez has posted at least one hit in 11 of 14 games played (78.6%), including two games with multiple hits.
• In 21.4% of his games this season, he has gone yard (three of 14). During the 2024 campaign, he’s hit a round-tripper in 5.6% of his trips to the plate.
• Melendez has scored at least one run six times this season in 14 games played (42.9%), including one multi-run effort.
• In 35.7% of his 14 games this season, he has plated a run (five times). He’s also notched three games with multiple RBI in 2024 (21.4%).
• Melendez has gone down on strikes 10 times this season in 14 games played (71.4%), including one game punching out on multiple occasions.

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:25 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

MJ Melendez stats against the White Sox

White Sox starter: Nick Nastrini

• The White Sox’s Nastrini will take the hill for the first time this year.
• The right-hander is making his MLB debut at 24 years old.