MLB Home Run Prop Bet Odds & Picks: Thursday (4/25)
Mike Trout took over the top spot on the MLB home run leaderboard after he launched his 10th dinger of the season on Wednesday. His power stroke is not failing him in 2024 and several other players can say the same thing.
Here’s a look at three hitters worth backing to launch a baseball over the outfield fence on Thursday, April 25.
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MLB Home Run Prop Bet Odds & Picks
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Juan Soto (+500)
The Yankees lead the American League East with a dazzling 17-8 record, and Juan Soto’s efforts should not be ignored in that success. The four-time Silver Slugger ranks fourth among MLB pros in hard-hit percentage (60.5%) and average exit velocity (95.4 mph). He is smacking the cover off the ball and enters Thursday with a home run in three of his last seven contests. Another juicy matchup against Oakland starter Alex Wood is on tap.
Wood has struggled to limit hard contact this year. He has allowed a slugging percentage of .587 and given up a home run in each of his past three starts. To make matters worse, Wood’s past attempts to get Soto out have been relatively ineffective. Soto owns a .294/.400/.647 slash line with two home runs in 17 at-bats against the Oakland left-hander. Lock in a bet now as these odds may drop before the first pitch.
Bryan Reynolds (+700)
There’s no denying that Freddy Peralta has been a reliable ace for the Milwaukee Brewers during the first month of the season. However, there are always a few players that pitchers cannot seem to figure out and Bryan Reynolds is one of those players for Peralta. The Pittsburgh outfielder has posted an impressive .440/.533/.680 slash line to go with three extra-base hits (one home run) in 29 showdowns versus Peralta. That is a noticeable edge.
Reynolds is not known for his strength, but he did launch a 90-mph cutter 402 feet to right-center field for his third home run of the year Wednesday. He can make a pitcher pay if one is left over the middle of the plate. It’s worth noting Peralta is giving up a career-worst 43.1% hard-hit percentage in 2024. The chances of Reynolds getting a hold of a mistake are better than the +700 odds suggest here.
Mitch Haniger (+320)
Mitch Haniger finds himself in a similar spot to Reynolds given he has historically been a thorn in the side of Texas starter Andrew Heaney. The 33-year-old has taken Heaney deep three times across 22 at-bats. That experience cannot be overlooked, especially since Haniger will be playing in a hitter-friendly environment on Thursday afternoon. Globe Life Field ranks fifth-best among stadiums in offensive park factors since 2022.
Be mindful that Heaney has allowed more home runs to the Mariners (19) than any other team in his career. That total comes throughout 18 starts (99.0 innings). Combine that with the fact that he has logged a disappointing 6.35 ERA across four starts this campaign and this option becomes even more enticing. Haniger is regularly hitting cleanup for a reason. Seattle manager Scott Servais believes in the veteran’s talent.
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