HomeRight ArrowMLB

MLB Home Run Picks Today: Predictions, Props for Phillies vs. Twins, Brewers vs. Dodgers, More for Sunday, August 16

MLB Home Run Picks Today: Predictions, Props for Phillies vs. Twins, Brewers vs. Dodgers, More for Sunday, August 16 article feature image
3 min read
Credit:

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect. Pictured: Wyatt Langford

We have our regular 15-game slate on Sunday, with plenty of great spots to pick from. As always, I'm bringing you some bangers for today's MLB action.

Read on for my 4 MLB Home Run Picks Today.


MLB Home Runs 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.

Time (ET)Player Prop
2:10 PM
3:15 PM
4:05 PM
4:10 PM
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our MLB Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game.

Phillies vs. Twins MLB Home Run Picks

Phillies Logo
Sunday, Aug 16
2:10 p.m. ET
MNNT
Twins Logo
Byron Buxton Home Run (+390)
FanDuel Logo

We don't have a huge sample size for Andrew Painter in the majors, but he's been hit hard this season, allowing a 1.78 HR/9 to righties and a 1.62 HR/9 to lefties.

While he's due for some positive regression, he grades out as a plus matchup for both sides of the plate. The weather is a plus for hitting today, with the wind blowing out at 10 MPH and good humidity.

I have the true odds on Buxton around +350.

Pick: Byron Buxton Home Run (+390)


Cardinals vs. Cubs MLB Home Run Picks

Cardinals Logo
Sunday, Aug 16
3:15 p.m. ET
ABC
Cubs Logo
Jordan Walker Home Run (+525)
bet365 Logo

Edward Cabrera has been hit hard by righties this season, allowing a 2.1 HR/9. The weather over in Wrigley is great for hitting today, with temps in the low 80s and winds blowing out at 10 MPH.

I have the true odds on Walker around +400.

Pick: Jordan Walker Home Run (+525)


Rangers vs. Athletics MLB Home Run Picks

Rangers Logo
Sunday, Aug 16
4:05 p.m. ET
NBCS-CA
Athletics Logo
Wyatt Langford Home Run (+360)
DraftKings Logo

Jacob Lopez has been crushed by righty power this season, allowing 1.82 HR/9. The ballpark is one of the best in the league for power, and the weather is good, with temps in the mid-80s and a 3 MPH wind blowing out.

I have the true odds around +300.

Pick: Wyatt Langford Home Run (+360)


Brewers vs. Dodgers MLB Home Run Picks

Brewers Logo
Sunday, Aug 16
4:10 p.m. ET
BREW
Dodgers Logo
Max Muncy Home Run (+375)
bet365 Logo

Logan Henderson isn't a bad pitcher, but he's a massive fly-ball pitcher who has been hit hard by lefties this season, allowing 1.42 HR/9. The weather is a plus for hitting, with temps in the mid-80s and the wind blowing out at 4 MPH.

I have the true odds on Muncy today around +320.

Pick: Max Muncy Home Run (+375)


Author Profile
About the Author
Grant NeifferVerified Action Expert

This site contains commercial content. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Action Network makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event.