Friday's slate features all 30 teams, and a number of them are in great hitting environments. Which means you know I've got some bangers.
Read on for my Home Run Picks Today for Friday, April 17.
MLB Home Run Props Today
In the table below, you'll find each of Grant Neiffer's top home run props from today's slate of games. Click on any pick or team logo to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Orioles vs. Guardians Home Run Pick
Chase DeLauter
Home Run +680
Chase DeLauter has been one of the best HR hitters in the league this season, and while he's slowed down since his hot start, the odds and matchup are far too good.
Chris Bassitt has been an absolute gas can for lefty power over the past few seasons and grades out as one of the better matchups for lefty power in the league.
I have the true odds here under +600, making this a great bet.
Pick: Chase DeLauter Home Run +680
Braves vs. Phillies Homer Pick
Ronald Acuna
Home Run +435
At this point in his career, I have no idea why opposing pitcher Taijuan Walker is still in the league.
He's been a complete gas can for power over the past few seasons, allowing close to a 2.00 HR/9. He has reverse splits and is one of the best HR matchups in the league for righty power.
Ronald Acuna hasn't had a great season so far, but the underlying numbers are good, and he's due for some positive regression.
I have the true odds here around +350, making this a great bet.
Pick: Ronald Acuna Home Run +435
Cardinals vs. Astros Home Run Prop
Jordan Walker
Home Run +490
I have no idea what the books are doing with Jordan Walker's odds, but this is my favorite bet on the board.
He has been one of the best HR hitters in the league this season and has been in great form recently.
Opposing pitcher Peter Lambert is around an average matchup for righty power, and this ballpark is an upgrade for righty power.
I have the true odds here under +400, making this a great bet.
Pick: Jordan Walker Home Run +490
Padres vs. Angels HR Pick
Mike Trout
Home Run +300
There is no hotter hitter in the league right now than Mike Trout, and if he can stay healthy this season, he may end up with 50 bombs.
He gets a great matchup vs. Matt Waldron, who has reverse splits and has been a gas can for righty power in his career (1.58 HR/9).
I have the true odds here around +250, making this a great bet.
