Monday's slate may only have eight games, but I've still got plenty of bangers to get your week started right.
Read on for my 3 MLB home run picks today for June 8.
MLB Home Run Picks Today
In the table below, you'll find each of Grant Neiffer's top home run 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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Mariners vs. Orioles Home Run Prop
Pete Alonso
Over 0.5 Home Runs +400
This is mostly a price play for Big Meat Pete. Emerson Hancock has been better this season, but he's still been a plus matchup for righty power in his career (1.43 HR/9).
The weather should be a plus, with wind blowing out to left field at 11 mph and temps in the high-70s.
In an above-average spot, Alonso shouldn't be priced this high. I have the true odds around +350, making this a great bet.
Pick: Pete Alonso Over 0.5 Home Runs +400
Red Sox vs. Rays HR Pick
Wilyer Abreu
Over 0.5 Home Runs +550
This isn't a bad spot, and Abreu is priced far too high. This ballpark is basically a lateral move for lefty power, and the matchup overall is a plus.
Ian Seymour will open, and he's a downgrade for lefty power, but Mason Englert will come in for long relief, and he grades out as a big plus matchup for lefty power.
Abreu is a good power bat, and I have the true odds here around +470, making this a great bet.
Pick: Wilyer Abreu Over 0.5 Home Runs +550
Astros vs. Angels Homer Pick
Christian Walker
Over 0.5 Home Runs +390
Walker has been having a great season, and these odds are too high given the spot.
This ballpark is a downgrade for power, but the weather should be a slight plus. We don't have a huge sample size for Grayson Rodriguez since coming back from injury, but he grades out as a plus matchup for righty power.
This season, Walker looks like the power hitter we've seen in the past, and I have the true odds here around +350, making this a great bet.
