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Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Bet on Trea Turner to Go Deep vs. Rockies)
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There's no better way to start the weekend than by cashing in on a couple of home run bets, so that's exactly what we're going to try to do.
We have a loaded slate of games to watch and bet on throughout the day, so we have plenty of options, but I have narrowed it down to three players I'm going to bet on to hit a dinger. Let's dive into them.
MLB Best Home Run Bets Today
- Fernando Tatis Jr. Home Run +600
- Trea Turner Home Run +540
- Cole Young Home Run +900
Fernando Tatis Jr. Home Run +600
Sonny Gray gets the start for the Red Sox tonight, and he's had some issues giving up home runs the past couple of seasons. He gave up 1.2 home runs per nine innings pitched last season, and then he gave up a home run in just 4.0 innings in his first start this year.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is looking for his first home run this season after hitting 25 last year, so let's bet on him to hit his first of 2026 this afternoon.
Trea Turner Home Run +540
Michael Lorenzen of the Rockies gave up three earned runs, including a home run, in just 4.1 innings pitched in his first start of the season. Now, he returns home to Coors Field, the most home run-friendly ballpark in baseball. That could lead to him giving up a few home runs tonight.
Trea Turner isn't exactly known for his power, but he can still reach 20+ home runs each season. Let's bet on him to hit his first of 2026 tonight.
Cole Young Home Run +900
I'm going to take a shot on Cole Young of the Mariners to get a home run tonight. He already has a home run this season, and he's rocked an .866 OPS through the Mariners' first seven games. He and the rest of the Mariners' lineup will face Reid Detmers of the Angels, who has struggled as a starter throughout his career.
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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.
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