{"id":567280,"date":"2026-03-28T20:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T20:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/567280\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T20:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T20:55:00","slug":"mlb-player-props-best-bets-for-today-march-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/567280\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Player Props & Best Bets for Today, March 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tom<\/p>\n

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Tom Oldfield<\/a>
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n

22+ years betting experience<\/p>\n

\n Updated:
\nMar 28, 2026 , 12:52 PM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n

Dylan Cease is set to make his debut north of the border, and we expect the right-hander to shine against a lineup he\u2019s had success against in the past.<\/p>\n

\"Dylan<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84).<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an \u201canything is possible\u201d vibe to MLB\u2019s Opening Weekend, and Saturday\u2019s slate features several teams looking to derail the Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019 bid for a three-peat.<\/p>\n

That group includes the Toronto Blue Jays, and my MLB player props<\/a> target a strong outing from Dylan Cease, as well as a wager on Fernando Tatis Jr. to kickstart his season.<\/p>\n

Check out my MLB picks<\/a> for March 28.<\/p>\n

Best MLB player props today<\/p>\n

Player\u00a0
\nPick
\nOdds<\/p>\n

\"Blue Dylan Cease
\nOver 15.5 outs recorded
\n-128<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Padres\" Fernando Tatis Jr.
\nOver 1.5 total bases
\n+100<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Braves\" Matt Olson
\nOver 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
\n-125<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dylan Cease<\/a> takes the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> this afternoon, and he\u2019s facing an Athletics<\/a>‘ offense that managed just three hits last night against Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays bullpen.<\/p>\n

I expect Cease to settle in quickly after pitching five scoreless innings to wrap up his Spring Training prep, and he has strong numbers against the A’s top hitters. Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, and Tyler Soderstrom are a combined 3-for-20 against the right-hander.<\/p>\n

Cease will get some leeway to pitch through jams, and John Schneider would surely like to get six innings out of his newest weapon.<\/p>\n

Time: 3:07 p.m. ET
\nWhere to watch: NBC Sports California, Sportsnet<\/p>\n

Fernando Tatis Jr. Over 1.5 total bases [+100]<\/p>\n

Fernando Tatis Jr.<\/a> has gotten off to a sluggish 1-for-8 start in two disappointing San Diego Padres<\/a> losses, but facing Detroit Tigers<\/a> starter Jack Flaherty should ignite his offense tonight.<\/p>\n

Tatis Jr. has an eye-catching 7-for-13 career record against Flaherty, including four doubles and two homers, and the Tigers starter could be vulnerable after posting a 4.64 ERA in 2025.<\/p>\n

The Padres need a spark from their talisman, and Tatis’s speed on the basepaths is a recipe for extra-base hits. I\u2019ll take the even odds for him to deliver.<\/p>\n

Time: 8:40 p.m. ET
\nWhere to watch: Detroit SportsNet, Padres TV<\/p>\n

Matt Olson Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI\u00a0[-125]<\/p>\n

The Atlanta Braves<\/a> are off to a winning start after a thumping 6-0 victory last night, and Matt Olson<\/a> wasted no time padding his stat line. The lefty slugger had two hits and a run in the opener, and he\u2019s poised for a similar impact today.<\/p>\n

Olson has a .600 batting average in five at-bats against Kansas City Royals<\/a> righty Michael Wacha, and he\u2019s in a favorable spot in the Atlanta lineup, with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies hitting ahead of him and Austin Riley looming behind.<\/p>\n

I like this price for Olson to help the Braves keep the scoreboard ticking tonight.<\/p>\n

Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
\nWhere to watch: FOX<\/p>\n

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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\"Tom<\/p>\n

Tom Oldfield\u2019s sports writing journey over the past 20 years has taken him from the Premier League and Champions League to the NFL, NBA, WNBA and MLB, with a wide range of articles and betting previews. Tom has worked closely with London\u2019s Sportsbeat sports news agency as well as (thrillingly!) covering the Toronto Raptors\u2019 2019 NBA championship run, and he has appeared on BBC World Service and The Back Page podcast.<\/p>\n

A graduate of the University of Nottingham in the UK, he is the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, Gary Neville and Cesc Fabregas, and he co-authors a long-running series of children\u2019s soccer books with his brother, Matt.<\/p>\n

As a regular bettor across the top sports leagues, particularly with FanDuel and bet365, he is well versed on all the major markets and the next big game is rarely far from his thoughts. The best betting advice he has received is to monitor multiple sportsbooks to grab the best possible value.<\/p>\n

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