We have a full 15-game slate on Saturday, and plenty to choose from when it comes to bringing you some bangers.
Read on for my Home Run Picks Today for Saturday, April 18.
Home Run Picks Today
In the table below, you'll find each of our MLB staff's top player prop picks from today's slate of games. Click on any pick or team logo to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Editor's Note: A home run parlay is not the author's formal recommendation. These home run picks have value as straight bets.
Mets vs. Cubs Home Run Pick
Seiya Suzuki
Home Run
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hasn't been off to a hot start to the season, although he has a nice spot here.
The Mets' Freddy Peralta is a great pitcher, but he's struggled heavily with righty power in his career, allowing an above-average 1.34 HR/9.
The weather over in Wrigley is great for home runs, with winds blowing out at 19 MPH.
I have the true odds on Suzuki around +450.
Pick: Seiya Suzuki Home Run (+540)
White Sox vs. Athletics Player Prop
Nick Kurtz
Home Run
Nick Kurtz is also off to a slow start to the season, but he's been hitting the ball hard recently, and the spot here is a good one for the Athletics' first baseman.
Chicago SP Erick Fedde grades out as a plus matchup for lefty power, and the ballpark is one of the best in the league for power.
Kurtz has far too much power not to turn it around.
I have the true odds on him around +350 today, making this a solid EV bet.
Pick: Nick Kurtz Home Run (+390)
White Sox vs. Athletics Home Run Prop
Munetaka Murakami
Home Run
Munetaka Murakami has been on an absolute power tear this season, and the odds are far too high for him here.
The matchup vs. the A's Luis Severino grades out as a plus one for power, and the ballpark is one of the best in the league for power.
I have the true odds on the White Sox third baseman under +400.
Pick: Munetaka Murakami Home Run (+490)
Padres vs. Angels Top HR Pick
Mike Trout
Home Run
At this point, there is really no reason for Padres SP German Marquez to be in the league. He hasn't been good for years.
Marquez has been absolutely crushed by power since the beginning of last season and looks horrible this season.
The right-hander is allowing a massive 3.46 HR/9 in 2026 after being crushed by power last year.
Mike Trout has been one of the best power hitters in the league this season, and I have the true odds on him today around +230, making this a great EV bet.
