Tuesday Turn Three: Player Props for Reds @ Cubs on TBS

Welcome to "Tuesday Turn Three," where we break down the nationally televised MLB game of the night and find three player props to keep you locked in on the action. All eyes are on Wrigley Field tonight as the Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago Cubs. With a decent pitching matchup and the playoff race heating up, this NL Central clash is must-see TV.

Let's turn three picks for tonight's showdown.

1. Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs)

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki gets a favorable matchup tonight against Reds’ right-hander Zack Littell. Littell has been a solid arm for Cincinnati, but he's a pitcher who primarily works to contact rather than missing a ton of bats. This plays right into the hands of a disciplined hitter like Suzuki. He uses the whole field and has been the Cubs' most consistent offensive force against right-handed pitching this season. In the heart of the Cubs order, expect Suzuki to be in the middle of any rally and have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs or score them.

The Pick: Seiya Suzuki Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI -140

2. Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds)

Facing the Cubs' ace, Shota Imanaga, is one of the toughest tasks in baseball. However, a player with Elly De La Cruz's unique talents can still make an impact. As a switch-hitter, De La Cruz will turn around to bat righty against the left-handed Imanaga. While getting multiple hits might be tough, Elly's game-breaking speed means he doesn't need to dominate to contribute. A walk can easily become a run after a steal and a single. This prop gives us multiple ways to win, a solo home run, a walk and a run scored, or a single and an RBI, all of which are within his capabilities, even in a tough matchup.

The Pick: Elly De La Cruz Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI +110

3. Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs)

This is the premier pick of the night. Shota Imanaga has been sensational in his rookie season, piling up strikeouts with his deceptive fastball and nasty splitter. Tonight, he faces a Cincinnati Reds lineup that is loaded with talent but also strikes out at one of the highest rates in the league. Playing at home in Wrigley Field, where he has been particularly dominant, Imanaga is in a perfect spot to put on a show for the national TV audience. Look for him to attack this aggressive Reds lineup and rack up the punchouts with ease.

The Pick: Shota Imanaga Over 6 Strikeouts -105