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MLB Home Run Picks Today: Predictions, Props for Dodgers vs Yankees, More for Friday, July 17

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Jul 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) points after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Happy Friday!

I've got some bangers.

Read on for my 4 MLB Home Run Picks Today.


MLB Home Run Picks Today

GameTime (ET)Pick
Los Angeles Dodgers LogoNew York Yankees Logo
7:05 PM
Minnesota Twins LogoChicago Cubs Logo
8:05 PM
Baltimore Orioles LogoHouston Astros Logo
8:10 PM
St. Louis Cardinals LogoArizona Diamondbacks Logo
9:40 PM
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Dodgers vs Yankees

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7:05 PM ET
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Ben Rice Home Run
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This spot is great, and these odds are a bit too high.

Rice has been one of the best HR hitters in the league, and he gets a great matchup vs. Roki Sasaki.

Sasaki has been hammered by lefty power this season, allowing a 2.00 HR/9.

This ballpark is one of the best in the league for lefty power, and the weather should be a plus for hitting.

I have the true odds here under +300, making this a great bet.

Pick: Ben Rice Home Run



Twins vs Cubs

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8:05 PM ET
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Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Run
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These odds may be low, but the spot more than makes up for it.

Bailey Ober has been an absolute gas can for lefty power this season, allowing a massive 2.23 HR/9.

The weather should be good for hitting, with temps in the high 80s and a wind blowing out at 6 mph.

I have the true odds here around +200, making this a great bet.

Pick: Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Run



Orioles vs Astros

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8:10 PM ET
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Pete Alonso Home Run
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The spot here is great, and the odds on Alonso are far too low.

The ballpark is a big upgrade in power, thanks to the short left-field porch.

Lambert is reverse splits when it comes to power, allowing a 1.72 HR/9 to righties in his career and a 1.83 HR/9 this season.

I have the true odds on Alonso around +250, making this a great EV bet.

Pick: Pete Alonso Home Run



Cardinals vs Diamondbacks

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9:40 PM ET
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JJ Wetherholt Home Run
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These odds are drastically off.

Wetherholt has been a good hitter this season, with 13 bombs.

Merrill Kelly has been crushed by lefty power this season, allowing a massive 2.06 HR/9.

I have the true odds here around +500, making this a great bet.

Pick: JJ Wetherholt Home Run



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