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July 4, 2026 MLB Hits Props

144 lines · 18 projected · Updated Jul 5, 3:33 PM ET

The Almanac's Take

Luis Garcia Jr. and Esmerlyn Valdez lead the board on raw edge — 11.96 and 14.88 points respectively against the 1.5 line — but both sit at model probabilities just under 47%, so these are value plays driven by a soft implied price, not high-confidence hit projections. Worth noting: the model runs hot on overs (bias direction is high), which trims the real edge on all three 1.5-line plays. Curtis Mead at 0.5 is the cleaner read — 73.3% model probability, 10.46 points of edge, 1.3 projected hits — and James Wood (74.0%, 8.84 edge) right behind him. On a 144-line board with only 18 projections populated, those two 0.5-line spots carry the most signal here.

How we model these edges

Model method:: ml_monte_carlo
Approximation quality:: Reasonable
Bias direction:: Model edges on overs are biased high — real overs are slightly worse than reported.
Edge definition:: model_over_prob - no_vig(over_implied_prob)

·Per backtest, the model over-estimates hits overs at high predicted probs (sharpness issue); remediation is the projection engine (`src/projections/hitter.py`), not the probability layer.
·Probabilities come from a 1000-rep Monte Carlo on the per-PA outcome distribution. Lines outside the sim's threshold grid (very rare) fall back to the Poisson approximation — see the per-entry `model_over_prob_method` stamp.
·Integer lines (e.g. line=2.0) are treated as 'over wins on ≥2', which slightly overstates over_prob vs sportsbook push rules. Half-point lines (X.5) — the near-universal case for these markets — are unaffected.

Planned improvement: Backtest the Monte Carlo `prop_probs` against realized outcomes over a full 2024-2025 sample and recalibrate the per-PA distribution if the residuals exceed ±2 pp at any decile bucket. See `scripts/backtest_props.py`.

Hits Board

18 of 144 projected

Hits prop board sorted by signed model edge (over picks first).
#	Player	Line	Odds O/U	Proj	Model %	Market %	Edge	Pick	Conf
1	Esmerlyn Valdez Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+193/ −263	1.50	47%	32%	+14.9 pp	Over	Med
2	Luis Garcia Jr. Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	1.5	+169/ −228	1.57	47%	35%	+12.0 pp	Over	High
3	Curtis Mead Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−204/ +152	1.30	73%	63%	+10.5 pp	Over	High
4	Henry Davis Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	0.5	−150/ +113	1.05	66%	56%	+9.8 pp	Over	Med
5	Bryan Reynolds Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+196/ −267	1.38	41%	32%	+9.3 pp	Over	High
6	James Wood Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−228/ +169	1.45	74%	65%	+8.8 pp	Over	High
7	Drew Millas Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−135/ +102	0.88	61%	54%	+6.9 pp	Over	Med
8	Daylen Lile Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−214/ +159	1.22	70%	64%	+6.6 pp	Over	High
9	Konnor Griffin Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+148/ −198	1.51	43%	38%	+5.6 pp	Over	High
10	Brandon Lowe Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	0.5	−265/ +195	1.23	73%	68%	+4.8 pp	Over	High
11	Dylan Crews Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−215/ +160	1.11	68%	64%	+4.2 pp	Over	Med
12	Nasim Nunez Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−120/ −110	0.78	54%	51%	+3.4 pp	Over	High
13	Ryan O'Hearn Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+182/ −246	1.30	34%	33%	+1.1 pp	Over	High
14	CJ Abrams Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−202/ +150	1.04	63%	63%	+0.0 pp	Over	High
15	Tyler Callihan Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	0.5	−157/ +118	0.79	57%	57%	−0.4 pp	Under	Med
16	Jacob Young Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates	0.5	−194/ +145	0.88	60%	62%	−1.5 pp	Under	High
17	Nick Gonzales Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+185/ −251	1.06	28%	33%	−4.7 pp	Under	High
18	Jake Mangum Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals	1.5	+155/ −208	0.79	19%	37%	−17.8 pp	Under	Med
19	A.J. Ewing	0.5	−166/ +124	—	—	58%	—	—	—
20	Adley Rutschman	0.5	−188/ +141	—	—	61%	—	—	—
21	Alejandro Osuna	0.5	−147/ +111	—	—	56%	—	—	—
22	Alex Jackson	0.5	−117/ −113	—	—	50%	—	—	—
23	Andres Gimenez	0.5	−123/ −108	—	—	52%	—	—	—
24	Austin Riley	0.5	−163/ +123	—	—	58%	—	—	—
25	Austin Wells	0.5	−127/ −105	—	—	52%	—	—	—
26	Ben Rice	1.5	+174/ −235	—	—	34%	—	—	—
27	Blaze Alexander	0.5	−183/ +137	—	—	61%	—	—	—
28	Bo Bichette	1.5	+186/ −252	—	—	33%	—	—	—
29	Braden Montgomery	0.5	−152/ +115	—	—	56%	—	—	—
30	Brandon Nimmo	0.5	−195/ +146	—	—	62%	—	—	—
31	Brandon Valenzuela	0.5	−116/ −115	—	—	50%	—	—	—
32	Brayan Rocchio	0.5	−219/ +162	—	—	64%	—	—	—
33	Brett Baty	0.5	+101/ −134	—	—	46%	—	—	—
34	Brooks Lee	1.5	+197/ −268	—	—	32%	—	—	—
35	Cal Raleigh	0.5	−162/ +122	—	—	58%	—	—	—
36	Cam Smith	0.5	−168/ +126	—	—	59%	—	—	—
37	Carson Benge	0.5	−218/ +162	—	—	64%	—	—	—
38	Cedric Mullins	0.5	−146/ +110	—	—	55%	—	—	—
39	Chandler Simpson	0.5	−223/ +165	—	—	65%	—	—	—
40	Chase DeLauter	0.5	−244/ +181	—	—	67%	—	—	—
41	Chase Meidroth	0.5	−217/ +161	—	—	64%	—	—	—
42	Christian Walker	0.5	−156/ +117	—	—	57%	—	—	—
43	Cody Bellinger	0.5	−232/ +172	—	—	66%	—	—	—
44	Cole Young	0.5	−159/ +120	—	—	57%	—	—	—
45	Colson Montgomery	0.5	−179/ +134	—	—	60%	—	—	—
46	Colt Emerson	0.5	−130/ −102	—	—	53%	—	—	—
47	Colt Keith	0.5	−158/ +119	—	—	57%	—	—	—
48	Colton Cowser	0.5	−122/ −108	—	—	51%	—	—	—
49	Cooper Ingle	0.5	−150/ +113	—	—	56%	—	—	—
50	Daulton Varsho	0.5	−172/ +129	—	—	59%	—	—	—
51	Dillon Dingler	0.5	−224/ +167	—	—	65%	—	—	—
52	Dominic Canzone	0.5	−216/ +160	—	—	64%	—	—	—
53	Drake Baldwin	1.5	+202/ −275	—	—	31%	—	—	—
54	Drew Romo	0.5	−142/ +107	—	—	55%	—	—	—
55	Dylan Beavers	0.5	−143/ +107	—	—	55%	—	—	—
56	Edwin Arroyo	0.5	−182/ +136	—	—	60%	—	—	—
57	Eli White	0.5	−163/ +123	—	—	58%	—	—	—
58	Elias Diaz	0.5	−112/ −119	—	—	49%	—	—	—
59	Elly De La Cruz	1.5	+189/ −257	—	—	32%	—	—	—
60	Ernie Clement	0.5	−224/ +166	—	—	65%	—	—	—
61	Eugenio Suarez	0.5	−191/ +142	—	—	61%	—	—	—
62	Evan Carter	0.5	−121/ −109	—	—	51%	—	—	—
63	Ezequiel Duran	0.5	−167/ +125	—	—	58%	—	—	—
64	Francisco Alvarez	0.5	−142/ +107	—	—	55%	—	—	—
65	Francisco Lindor	0.5	−184/ +138	—	—	61%	—	—	—
66	Gabriel Arias	0.5	−149/ +112	—	—	56%	—	—	—
67	Gunnar Henderson	0.5	−241/ +178	—	—	66%	—	—	—
68	Hao-Yu Lee	0.5	−119/ −111	—	—	51%	—	—	—
69	Hunter Feduccia	0.5	+129/ −171	—	—	41%	—	—	—
70	Isaac Paredes	0.5	−157/ +118	—	—	57%	—	—	—
71	J.P. Crawford	0.5	−193/ +144	—	—	62%	—	—	—
72	JJ Bleday	0.5	−196/ +146	—	—	62%	—	—	—
73	Jackson Holliday	0.5	−124/ −107	—	—	52%	—	—	—
74	Jake Burger	0.5	−185/ +138	—	—	61%	—	—	—
75	James Outman	0.5	+109/ −145	—	—	45%	—	—	—
76	Jared Young	0.5	−128/ −104	—	—	52%	—	—	—
77	Jasson Domínguez	0.5	−267/ +196	—	—	68%	—	—	—
78	Jazz Chisholm Jr.	0.5	−195/ +146	—	—	62%	—	—	—
79	Joc Pederson	0.5	−156/ +117	—	—	57%	—	—	—
80	Joey Bart	0.5	−156/ +117	—	—	57%	—	—	—
81	Joey Loperfido	0.5	−108/ −123	—	—	48%	—	—	—
82	Jonathan Aranda	0.5	−200/ +149	—	—	62%	—	—	—
83	Jorge Mateo	0.5	−135/ +101	—	—	54%	—	—	—
84	Jose Altuve	0.5	−174/ +130	—	—	59%	—	—	—
85	Jose Caballero	0.5	−181/ +136	—	—	60%	—	—	—
86	Josh Bell	0.5	−224/ +166	—	—	65%	—	—	—
87	Josh Jung	0.5	−207/ +154	—	—	63%	—	—	—
88	Josh Naylor	0.5	−245/ +181	—	—	67%	—	—	—
89	Juan Soto	0.5	−206/ +153	—	—	63%	—	—	—
90	Junior Caminero	0.5	−227/ +168	—	—	65%	—	—	—
91	Junior Perez	0.5	−106/ −125	—	—	48%	—	—	—
92	Kahlil Watson	0.5	−144/ +109	—	—	55%	—	—	—
93	Kazuma Okamoto	0.5	−172/ +129	—	—	59%	—	—	—
94	Kerry Carpenter	0.5	−182/ +136	—	—	60%	—	—	—
95	Kevin McGonigle	0.5	−218/ +162	—	—	64%	—	—	—
96	Kody Clemens	0.5	−239/ +177	—	—	66%	—	—	—
97	Kyle Manzardo	0.5	−164/ +123	—	—	58%	—	—	—
98	Luisangel Acuna	0.5	−154/ +116	—	—	57%	—	—	—
99	Luke Keaschall	0.5	−174/ +130	—	—	59%	—	—	—
100	Luke Raley	0.5	−137/ +103	—	—	54%	—	—	—

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