Home runs were flying last night for FanDuel Sportsbook’s Dinger Tuesday. Luckily, the fun does not have to stop, as a loaded 15-game slate is on tap for Wednesday. Let’s jump into the best home run bets for Wednesday, May 17.
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Best Home Run Picks Today
Luis Robert +450 | Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
Luis Robert is on a tear. He has hit a home run in his last four games and now faces off against right-hander Peyton Battenfield. Robert is tied for the third-most home runs this season with 12, and nine have come right-handers. Battenfield, on the other hand, has struggled against right-handed bats. They are hitting .254 against him, and he is coming off allowing a career-high number of hits.
Brandon Drury +650 | Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Drury has cooled down after a great start to May. He hit two home runs in the first week but has failed to leave the yard since. Now it is a perfect opportunity to get back on track. He will face right-hander Kyle Bradish, who, After not allowing a home run in his first two games of the season, has been taken deep in three of his last four starts. He ranks in the 12th percentile in hard-hit percentage and throws a four-seamer 33% of the time. That is great news for Drury, who has hit four of his seven home runs off fastballs.
As always, wait until lineups are released to bet on these props. Some books do not void if the player is not starting.
