MLB prop bets today [August 25, 2025]

The Kansas City Royals face off against the Chicago White Sox in a divisional matchup on Monday night.

Time is quickly running out for the Kansas City Royals in their efforts to make the playoffs, as they are currently three games back from the New York Yankees in the wildcard standings for the last wildcard spot.

Luckily for the Royals, they are in a favourable position to chip away at the Yankees’ lead as they face off against the Chicago White Sox, who severely struggle on offence. 

With thirteen games taking place on Monday night, there are plenty of prop bets to wager on, and you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.

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Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox (7:40pm, EST)

Chicago White Sox First Five Innings Team Total Under 1.5: (-105) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After ranking dead last in most key offensive metrics last year, the Chicago White Sox offence has carried over their struggles into this season as their lineup currently ranks in the bottom five in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage.

Their aggression at the plate hurts their chances of making contact as the White Sox rank top-15 in Strikeout Rate and 17th in Bases on Walks.

In a divisional matchup against Kansas City, the White Sox’s struggles on offence will be on full display as they face off against Noah Cameron, who excels at avoiding contact. In his 18 starts, Cameron is averaging an ERA of 2.53, a WHIP of 1.068, and a FIP of 3.88.

His success on the mound can be attributed to his high Whiff Rat,e as Cameron also averages less than one Hit Allowed per Inning Pitched.

Noah Cameron Over 15.5 Outs: (-135) at Caesars Sportsbook

With the White Sox’s offence struggling to get on base at a consistent rate, Cameron is in a great position to go the full length of his start. Especially when he is surrounded by a productive back end that thrives in coverage as the Royals’ defence ranks near the top of the board in Defensive Efficiency. This reduces the amount of contact variance in Cameron’s start, which increases his chances of keeping a clean sheet.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians (6:40pm, EST)

Tanner Bibee Under 18.5 Outs: (-180) at Caesars Sportsbook

While Cameron has thrived, Tanner Bibee has severely underwhelmed as the Cleveland Guardians pitcher is averaging an ERA of 4.62 and a FIP of 4.50. The lack of support he receives from his back end has played a major role in his struggles, as the Guardians’ defence ranks below league average in Defensive Efficiency and in Fielding Percentage.

Unfortunately for Bibee, he draws a tough matchup on Monday night as he is set to battle it out against the Tampa Bay Rays, who rank above league average in Contact Rate and in Total Runs Scored. Should the total on Bibee’s Outs prop cross through the key number of 18, then pass on this market.

Yandy Diaz to Record 2+ Hits: (+175) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Yandy Diaz has been a key contributor to Tampa Bay’s success this season as the Rays batter is averaging over one Hit per game and a .279 Batting Average. With Bibee struggling with his command, as well as being surrounded by a defence that struggles in coverage, expect Diaz to continue to make contact at a consistent rate and clear the over on his Hits prop.

Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees (7:05pm, EST)

Cam Schlittler Over 5.5 Strikeouts: (-110) at FanDuel Sportsbook

With less than 35 games remaining on their schedule, the Washington Nationals are better off turning their sights towards the offseason, as they are currently 16 games back for the last wildcard spot in the wildcard standings. Their low level of play on offence hurts their chances of competing, as their lineup ranks 20th overall in Contact Rate and in On Base Percentage.

With Cam Schlittler on the mound, the Nationals’ struggles on offence are poised to persist as the New York Yankees pitcher is averaging an ERA of 3.22 and over one Strikeout per Inning Pitched. For some more exposure, escalator bet Schlittler’s Strikeout prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs.

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Kody Malstrom

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