Ryan O’Hearn Player Props for April 17: Pirates vs. Rays Matchup

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, April 17, 2026. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET, and the game streams on Apple TV+.

Player props and betting lines

Ryan O’Hearn headlines the Pirates’ offense. He leads the team with a .333 batting average.

Key betting options for the matchup include a hits prop and a runs prop. Odds come via BetMGM Sportsbook and were updated Friday at 1:29 p.m. ET.

• Hits prop: Over 0.5 hits (odds -222)
• Runs prop: Over 0.5 runs (odds +130)

For readers tracking Ryan O’Hearn Player Props for April 17: Pirates vs. Rays Matchup, these are the primary markets to note.

O’Hearn season snapshot

O’Hearn has three home runs and 13 RBI so far this season. He ranks 48th in homers and 30th in RBI across MLB.

He has reached base with a hit in 13 of 18 games this year. Six of those appearances included multiple hits.

He has homered in three of his 18 games. That equals a 16.7% game rate and about 3.9% per plate appearance.

O’Hearn has scored in eight games and driven in runs in seven contests. He has produced three or more team runs in two games.

Strikeouts have come in nine of his 18 games. Two outings featured multiple strikeouts.

Recent matchups vs. Tampa Bay

O’Hearn has a recent track record against the Rays. Below are his game lines from June and July 2025.

• 7/20/2025: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 K, 0 BB
• 7/19/2025: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 0 R, 2 K
• 7/18/2025: 0-for-3, 1 K, 1 BB
• 6/29/2025: 1-for-4, 0 HR, 0 K
• 6/28/2025: 0-for-2, 1 BB
• 6/27/2025: 0-for-4, 2 K, 2 BB, 2 R
• 6/19/2025: 1-for-4, 1 RBI
• 6/18/2025: 0-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB
• 6/17/2025: 1-for-3, 0 K
• 6/16/2025: 0-for-3

Rays starter scouting: Nick Martínez

Nick Martínez draws the start for Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old righty is making his fourth start of the season.

Martínez is 0-0 with a 2.16 ERA. He has 11 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched.

In his last outing versus the Yankees, he worked 4 2/3 innings. He allowed one earned run and five hits in that start.

For the season, Martínez’s K/9 sits near 5.9. Opponents are batting .194 against him.

What bettors should consider

O’Hearn’s hot average and team-leading numbers argue for the hits market. Book odds favor the Over on 0.5 hits.

Martínez limits opponents well, with a sub-2.50 ERA so far. That could curb big offensive nights.

Broadcast and viewing

Odds and statistical details were provided using data feeds and BetMGM lines. Filmogaz.com compiled the analysis for readers.