While some teams were off yesterday to travel, there's a full slate of MLB games on Thursday, thus, there will be quite a few home runs. Predicting who will or won't hit homers is a major challenge, one that sports bettors have flocked to. To that end, we've got the best bets for today from DraftKings. Yesterday, one of our picks was successful.
Best MLB home run prop bets for September 13
5) Jorge Soler: +400
Jorge Soler has long been a power hitter, and this year, for the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, he's recorded 17. None of those have come since the calendar flipped to September, and he's due to finally record another today vs. Landon Knack (2-3, 3.00 ERA) of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4) Kyle Tucker: +310
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker has been swinging the bat well since coming off the injured list. He's got four hits in five games and two walks during the last seven days, but he just hasn't hit a home run. He's due one, and today's matchup with Samuel Aldegheri of the Los Angeles Angels (1-1, 2.45 ERA) is a good time to do so.
3) Kyle Schwarber (If he plays): +300
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber should play today, and if he does, he's a strong candidate to hit a home run. He has been dealing with an elbow issue, so he could be given a day off. If not, he's prime to add to his 35 home runs against Jose Quintana (8-9, 4.09 ERA) of the New York Mets.
2) Byron Buxton (Might play today): +240
Byron Buxton has been activated from the injured list by the Minnesota Twins. Provided he's in the lineup, which he should be if he is activated, he's a good candidate to go deep. He faces Julian Aguiar (1-0, 5.06 ERA) of the Cincinnati Reds today.
1) Patrick Wisdom (If he plays): +220 Or Seiya Suzuki: +320
If Patrick Wisdom plays, he's today's best bet. The Chicago Cubs star has struggled (seven home runs total) but has a good matchup against Austin Gomber (5-10, 4.50 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies, the worst pitching staff in baseball. If he doesn't play, Seiya Suzuki also has good odds.