We have a full 15-game slate today, starting with a 2:20 p.m. ET afternoon game between the Diamondbacks and the Cubs, and that gives us plenty of options to offer you some bangers on the first day of this month.
Read on for my Home Run Picks Today for May 1.
Home Run 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.
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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. | |
Editor's Note: A home run parlay is not the author's formal recommendation. These home run picks have value as straight bets.
Brewers vs Nationals Home Run Pick
C.J. Abrams
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C.J. Abrams is in a tough spot against Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, but these odds are great.
I have the true odds for the Nationals' SS under +600, making this a great bet.
Pick: C.J. Abrams Home Run (+590)
Orioles vs Yankees Player Prop
Pete Alonso
Home Run
I love Pete Alonso in this matchup today against the Yankees SP Will Warren.
I have the true odds for the Orioles first baseman around +450.
Pick: Pete Alonso Home Run (+490)
Dodgers vs. Cardinalss Home Run Prop
Jordan Walker
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This spot is a great one for Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker going against Dodgers SP Emmet Sheehan tonight.
I have the true odds here around +600, making this an excellent bet.
Pick: Jordan Walker Home Run (+725)
Braves vs. Rockies Top HR Pick
Hunter Goodman
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Hunter Goodman is in an average matchup vs. the Braves starter, Grant Holmes, but these odds more than make up for it.
This game is at Coors Field, one of the best ballparks in the majors for home runs, and the Rockies catcher is one of the best HR hitters in the league.
I have the true odds here around +400.
Pick: Hunter Goodman Home Run (+350)
Royals vs. Mariners Home Run Pick
Carter Jensen
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The matchup vs. Mariners ace Bryan Woo is a tough one overall for Carter Jensen, but Woo has been susceptible to lefty power (career 1.32 HR/9 to lefties).
The Royals catcher is one of the best young power bats in the league, and I have the true odds here around +450, making this a great bet.
Pick: Carter Jensen Home Run (+470)
