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With most MLB teams back in action (barring any weather issues), there will undoubtedly be plenty of home runs hit today. Plenty of superstar sluggers are in action, including a few who weren't Monday. Predicting which players will hit a home run on a given day is a hard task, thus, we've compiled the best bets DraftKings has to offer to help you to that end.
Best MLB home run prop bets for August 20
5) Juan Soto: +450
Juan Soto does have a left-handed pitcher on deck, but the slugger has an OPS of more than 1.000 against lefties this year. The disadvantage really doesn't exist here, plus Soto is just two homers away from a career-high and is top five in baseball in that category.
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4) Bobby Witt Jr.: +425
Bobby Witt Jr. can do it all, and that includes hitting home runs. The Kansas City Royals shortstop is known for his MLB-leading batting average, but he's tied for 19th with 25 bombs as well. That includes six in 16 games played this month. He's been on a tear and could continue that tonight.
3) Yainer Diaz: +425
Yainer Diaz has 14 home runs this year, which is a decent mark for a catcher. The Houston Astros star hit one yesterday (a walk-off) and has two in the last week, so he's in good form. Plus, he faces a pitcher with an ERA of 4.49 and a 5-8 record, so pick him today.
2) Kyle Schwarber: +340
Kyle Schwarber is known for hitting home runs. He's hit 28 this year, which ranks among the top 10. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger has just one in the last seven days, so he might be due for one today against a right-handed pitcher tabbed to start.
1) Aaron Judge: +190
It's a day that Aaron Judge plays, which means the New York Yankees star is among the best bets to go deep. He had done so 44 times already this season, the best number in baseball. Plus, he has a matchup with a left-handed pitcher, and he has crushed lefties this year to the tune of a wRC+ higher than 230.
