Best MLB Home Run Bets: Targeting Bryce Harper, Mike Trout to Stay Hot on Thursday

We hit Juan Soto (+400) on Tuesday and nailed Cal Raleigh (+340) last night! Can we make it three in a row with today's MLB slate?

Here are my three favorite home run props for today's MLB action.

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April 17 Best MLB Home Run Props

Bryce Harper to Hit a Home Run (+520) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

Bryce Harper has launched a .205 ISO and wOBA of .374 against righties to begin the season. He's also struck out just 17% of the time and has added 41.9% of fly balls against righties this season.

In addition, Harper has smoked 51.6% of hard contact and a 9.7% barrel percentage against righties.

Meanwhile, he's in line to battle Jordan Hicks of the San Francisco Giants. Hicks has looked awful against lefties, allowing a .250 ISO and wOBA of .447 to his first 29 lefties faced.

Hicks has also struck out just 10.3% of lefties, while walking 10.3% of lefties this year.

Ultimately, Hicks struggled with lefties last season, too. He allowed a .376 wOBA and struck out just 16.7% of batters while walking 14%.

He can absolutely fall behind on Harper and give up a shot. Let's back Harper to go deep today.

Adley Rutschman to Hit a Home Run (+750) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

Adley Rutschman has smashed a .250 ISO and wOBA of .366 against righties to begin the season. The switch-hitter will bat from the left side against Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee tonight.

Bibee has already allowed a .273 ISO and wOBA of .366 to his first 64 batters faced. Lefties have hit a .278 ISO and wOBA of .326 with only 10.5% of strikeouts this season against Bibee.

Last season, Bibee allowed a .197 ISO and wOBA of .348 to 435 lefties. Those same 435 lefties hit 32.1% of fly balls and 27.5% of line drives against them.

This year, Rutschman has added 33.3% of fly balls against righties this season. He's also hit 58.3% of hard contact and a 13.9% barrel percentage.

At +750, we're riding Rutschman to hit a homer.

Mike Trout to Hit a Home Run (+300) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

Don't forget about Mike Trout! He's looked much healthier this season. While his average isn't up, his power is. That's all I'm worried about. Trout has hit a .340 ISO and wOBA of .350 against his first 62 righties this season. He's also smashed 46.3% of fly balls with only 29.3% of ground balls this year against righties. Beyond that, he's added a 17.1% barrel percentage against righties. Tonight, he'll take on a young righty in Kumar Rocker. Rocker has struggled against both sides of the plate. However, specifically against right-handed batters, Rocker has allowed a .312 ISO and a wOBA of .400, with 30.8% of line drives being allowed. He's also walked 10.5% of righties and has struck out only 15.8% of them. Look for Trout to take advantage. He's one of the best right-handed power bats in the game.

Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets Today

• Bryce Harper to Hit a Home Run (+520) Click here to see the best Giants vs. Phillies odds
• Adley Rutschman to Hit a Home Run (+750) Click here to see the best Guardians vs. Orioles odds
• Mike Trout to Hit a Home Run (+300) Click here to see the best Angels vs. Rangers odds

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