We are set to start the weekend with plenty of bangers as Saturday's 15-game slate is loaded with great spots.
Read on for my 5 MLB Home Run Picks Today.
MLB Best Bets Today
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our MLB betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Cardinals vs Blue Jays
Quinn Mathews is making his first start in the majors, and even before we factor in the MLB debut jitters, he grades out as an above-average matchup for righty power.
The ballpark is above average for power, and Okamoto is one of the best HR hitters in the league.
I have the true odds around +350.
Pick: Kazuma Okamoto Home Run (+420)
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White Sox vs Rays
It looks like the White Sox are using Jordan Hicks as an opener and Noah Schultz in long relief, which is a good spot overall for Junio Caminero.
Hicks is a below-average matchup for power, but Schultz has been above average for righty power, allowing a 1.50 HR/9 this season.
The ballpark is below average for power, but Caminero is one of the best HR hitters in the league and shouldn't be priced like this.
I have the true odds around +330.
Pick: Junior Caminero Home Run (+377)
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Rangers vs Astros
Ronel Blanco has struggled this season and grades out as a plus matchup for righty power.
The ballpark is a big upgrade for righty power given the Crawford Boxes, and I have the true odds on Langford around +350.
Pick: Wyatt Langford Home Run (+400)
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Nationals vs Braves
Miles Mikolas has been a complete gas can for righty power this season, allowing a massive 2.33 HR/9.
The weather is a slight downgrade for power, but Acuna is still a great HR hitter and is due for some positive regression.
I have the true odds on Acuna around +300.
Pick: Ronald Acuna Home Run (+350)
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Tigers vs Athletics
Jack Perkins grades out as an above-average matchup for lefty power.
The ballpark is a massive upgrade and one of the best ballparks in the league for power.
The weather is great for hitting, with temps in the high 90s and the wind blowing out at 5 MPH.
I have the true odds on Greene around +250.
Pick: Riley Greene Home Run (+310)
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