This week marks the final week of games before MLB takes its annual break to stage its Midsummer Classic, which is more commonly known as the All-Star Game. It is also a good time to look back over you own personal betting results for the first half of MLB games.

If you are happy with the results but still looking to increase your return on investment then betting individual player props with The Prop Machine's selection package is an excellent way to build your overall bankroll. If you are in the red after the first half of MLB games, it's obviously a great time to change things up by getting on board with one of the biggest money-making machines out there.

The Prop Machine breaks down the daily player prop bet odds that the various sportsbooks release to uncover the bad lines that exist between a player being undervalued or overvalued in relation to their current form. These gaps are difficult to find for the average sports bettor, so that is why you should get on board given The Prop Machine's past results.

Going back to last season of player prop bet selections for both college football and the NFL, the total return was over $27,000. The Prop Machine returned of profit of over $11,000 for this past NBA season, and so far in its MLB picks the year-to-date record stands at 96-73. This equates to a winning percentage of 57 percent.

When you add in the use of Doc's Sports Unit Betting System , the return of The Prop Machine's 17-7 record for its last 24 MLB selections would + $3,700 for a $100 bettor.

Last Week's Results

The Prop Machine followed up a highly-profitable 8-1 record two weeks ago that resulted in a profit of $2,880 based on the recommended betting units with a 9-6 record in last week's 15 selections. The return for the $100 bettor was a respectable $820.

The money keeps pouring in on betting trends for the "under 2" player prop for total hits, runs and RBI. The Prop Machine made the right call in six of eight selections using this prop, with the other two picks ending as a "push". The net result is a record of 21-1 over the course of the entire MLB season for a ridiculous return of + $7,880 just on this one player prop alone.

Another money-maker this past week was the right call on some head-to-head player matchups for total hits, runs and RBI in a particular game. This is where the wrong value for some of the more high-profile players in the majors can really be exploited.

Future Trends

When it comes to wagering on sports in general, past results can often be a gateway to predicting future results. This is a big part of The Prop Machine's winning strategy for MLB pitching props.

Breaking down the results of a starter's pitch selection is just one way to measure their performance from one start to the next. If something has worked well in the past, you can rest assured it will work again if that pitcher has his best stuff clicking on that particular night. This sets the stage for some profitable "over/under" plays on a pitcher's betting odds for the total number of strikeouts in his next start.

A prime example of one such trend is with Philadelphia pitcher Cole Hamels. He has gotten strikes on 44 percent of opponents' swings against his changeup this season. This is the highest percentage among qualified pitchers in the NL. Hamels throws his changeup 23 percent of the time, which in turn should lead to increased strikeout opportunities against certain teams.

The Prop Machine Free Pick

The Prop Machine continued its winning streak with its free picks for this article by cashing in on a 4-unit play on the "over 6 strikeouts" (-130 Bovada) on Cincinnati starter Johnny Cueto in last Wednesday's game against San Diego. He posted eight strikeouts despite getting tagged with the loss.

This raises The Prop Machine's record to 9-3 in its last 12 free selections, which equates to a return of $2,280 for the $100 bettors that have utilized Doc's Unit Betting System for these picks.

The Prop Machine's free pick this week takes us to Monday night's game between the Phillies and Milwaukee with a 4-unit play on the "over 6 strikeouts" (-140 Bovada) for Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels.

Be sure to check out The Prop Machine Insider's Page here on Doc's Sports website for a complete recap of their track record at picking props and making their clients profit.

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