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It's a shortened slate today with 12 MLB games, but that still gives us plenty of chances for homers.
Check out my 4 favorite MLB Home Run Picks Today for Thursday, September 24, including picks for Mets vs. Rangers and Astros vs. Athletics.
MLB Home Run Picks 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.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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Mets vs Rangers
We don't have a huge sample size of Zac Thornton in the majors, but he's had pretty neutral splits and has been an above-average matchup for power to both sides of the plate, allowing a 1.30 HR/9 to lefties and a 1.57 HR/9 to righties.
Seager hasn't been great lately, but he's still one of the best HR hitters in the league.
I have the true odds here around +380.
Pick: Corey Seager o0.5 Home Runs (+420, FanDuel)
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Rays vs Yankees
The weather won't be good for hitting, but the odds and matchup more than make up for it.
Ian Seymour has had reverse splits in his career when it comes to power, allowing a high 1.99 HR/9.
This ballpark is one of the best in the league for lefty power, and Rice has been one of the best power hitters in the league.
I have the true odds here around +450.
Pick: Ben Rice 1+ Home Runs (+509, DraftKings)
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Reds vs Braves
These odds may be a bit low, but this spot is far too good to pass up.
Brady Singer has splits that are way higher than normal, as he has allowed a massive 2.13 HR/9 to lefties this season.
The weather should be slightly below average for hitting, with temps in the low-70s and wind crossing in slightly from left field, but Olson is one of the best HR hitters in the league.
I have the true odds here around +270.
Pick: Matt Olson 1+ Home Runs (+325, HardRock)
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Astros vs Athletics
These odds are a little low, but this spot is far too good to pass up.
Mason Barnett has been a gas can for lefty power this season, allowing a massive 1.88 HR/9.
This ballpark is one of the best in the league for power, and the weather should be above average for hitting, with wind blowing out at 6 mph and temps in the low-80s.
I have the true odds here around +200.
Pick: Yordan Alvarez 1+ Home Runs (+240, BetMGM)
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