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MLB Parlay Picks 8/2: Bet Henderson, Witt for Prime Profits

· Aug 02 - 4 minutes read

Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson is 3-for-3 with an HR against Carlos Carrasco
Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. is on a 13-game hitting streak
In those 13 games, Witt had 3+ hits six times and hit a home run on Thursday.
Check the latest MLB odds and place your bets!

Both Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr. have been in top form recently, making them two sluggers worth considering for your parlay picks on Friday.

MLB Parlay Picks 8/2: Bet Henderson, Witt for Prime Profits — Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles/Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP

Baltimore’s Henderson has been consistently hitting the ball hard, with impressive exit velocities and a keen eye for the sweet spot. On the other hand, Kansas City’s Witt has been on a hot streak, consistently delivering hits and runs with ease. Their recent performances make them prime candidates for your betting strategy.

With favorable matchups and impressive recent performances, these two players offer prime betting opportunities. Check the latest BetUS MLB odds and place your bets!

Two Best MLB Parlay Picks for Aug. 2

2. Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson 1+ Home Run (+400)

The MLB lines at BetUS are +400 for Henderson to put one in the seats, and honestly, it’s a golden opportunity to make some easy money. Yes, Henderson has been in a slump post-All-Star break, and some folks might think he’s lost his touch. But hold up — this guy has been smashing balls like the Hulk recently.

He hasn’t hit a home run since the All-Star break, but he’s hitting a solid .294 with a HardHit rate of 53.7% during that stretch. It’s not that he couldn’t connect; it’s just that his launch angle was a bit off.

Gunnar Henderson does the best Scooby Doo impression you’ll ever hear. pic.twitter.com/MbT3amOgAS

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) July 16, 2024

Tonight, Henderson faces Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Guardians. Bless his heart; Carrasco is more of a batting practice pitcher at this point. He’s got a 5.68 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, and he’s been serving up home runs like Cleveland’s friendliest cocktail waitress. He’s allowed at least one home run in six of his last seven games and boasts a 1.61 HR/9 rate. That’s like putting out a welcome mat for Henderson to knock one into the cheap seats.

The Orioles are leading the MLB in home runs with 172 on the season, and Henderson alone has contributed 28 of those. He’s already gone yard off Carrasco before, with a perfect 3-for-3 record and a home run against him.

So, if you’re looking to make your wallet heavier tonight, put your money on Gunnar Henderson to hit a home run against Carlos Carrasco at +400 MLB odds.

1.Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. 2+ RBI + Runs (+136)

I don’t usually write about the same player on back-to-back days, but Witt has been so dominant that, for the sake of profits, I’d be doing you a disservice if I forced myself to switch it up. I was on Witt to go Over 2.5 Runs + Bases on Thursday night, and our boy came through with a double, a home run and two RBIs against the Tigers. Not only did he cash our MLB picks, he didn’t even make us sweat it out.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit .489 in the month of July, the fifth highest average in a calendar month since 1930 (min. 75 AB) 🤯

“The best player in the game right now.” – @markdero7 @Royals | #WelcomeToTheCity pic.twitter.com/cS75BY581c

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 1, 2024

Nobody in the league has been better since the break, except maybe Aaron Judge, with Witt hitting an absurd .565 in the two weeks since. He’s touched 42 total bases and smoked nine XBHs and 13 RBIs along the way.

The degree of difficulty goes up against Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal but we’re banking on Witt to extend his hot streak one more night.

Bet This Pick: Bobby Witt Jr 2+ RBI + Runs (+136)