MLB Sleeper Picks Player Predictions: Monday (4/8)

We wrapped up last Friday with a 3-0 sweep in our Sleeper Picks, moving the overall record to 16-10 for the young season. This Monday, we’re treated to a solid 13-game MLB slate, presenting plenty of options on the platform.

Here are three of my favorite player props for April 8.

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Monday’s Best MLB Sleeper Picks Player Predictions

Sleeper Record: 16-10

James Paxton Over 5.5 Strikeouts (2.02x)

There was a time when James Paxton was one of the more dominant starters in the league. At 35, it’s hard to see him as that pitcher anymore, but he still has some left in the tank, and this is a matchup where he should be able to find some punchouts. Like last season, Minnesota has been striking out a ton in the early going and owns the fourth-highest K% (26.7%) so far. If washed-up Carlos Carrasco can find six against them, Paxton should also be able to. “Pax” struck out five across five scoreless innings on 97 pitches against the Giants in his first start with the Dodgers.