3 MUST HAVE Hitters 8/26 (7pm Slate)

Written By: John Rumley (Twitter/X: Jrum1200)

As we kick of the final weekend of August 2023, we will be looking at the 7pm slate of games for tonight. Tonight's slate consists of 8 total games, starting at 7:10ET and with the final game beginning at 8:10ET. As far as betting trends, the Orioles (-310) hold the most favorable matchup against the Rockies where Baltimore looks to extend their win streak to 4 games. The highest scoring game can be expected from multiple teams; the Athletics, White Sox, Cubs, Pirates, Red, and Diamondbacks all share a 9.5 expected Over/Under. This situation is perfect for fantasy as well as a guide to betting choices, since the slate should be filled with some decent scoring games. As always, we will be covering 3 MUST have hitters to focus on for tonight.

Tony Kemp (OAK) (2B) Odds: Oakland (+115) @ Chicago (AL) (-135) O/U: 9.5

Salary: $3,300 (DK) / $2,600 (FD)

- Currently on a 5 game on base streak (10 at bats)

- Has recorded 11 hits in 5 total games against the White Sox this season (22 at bats)

- 8 total bases in the past 2 games of this series against Chicago (7 at bats)

Betting Odds Via Fliff: O/U Hits (0.5) -195 O/U HR: (0.5) +870

Kyle Schwarber (PHI) (OF/DH) Odds: St. Louis (+185) @ Philadelphia (-225) O/U: 8.5

Salary: $5,500 (DK) / $3,800 (FD)

- Has hit 3 home runs in his last 5 games played (18 at bats)

- Has reached base in 8 straight games (8 total hits)

- .546 lifetime OBP when facing Dakota Hudson (Projected Starter)

Betting Odds Via Fliff: O/U Hits: (0.5) -225 O/U HR: (0.5) +240

Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) (1B) Odds: Colorado (+250) @ Baltimore (-310) O/U: 8.5

Salary: $4,500 (DK) / $3,100 (FD)

- Career SLG % when facing Chris Flexen (Projected Starter)

- Has recorded 6 hits in his last 5 games played (20 at bats)

- Has recorded an extra-base hit in the last 2 games when facing Chris Flexen

Betting Odds Via Fliff: O/U Hits: (1.5) +120 O/U HR: (0.5) +380

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Game Odds Via: Action Sports Network

Player Props Via: Fliff Sportsbook

Data Via: Statmuse