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Hitting a home run is difficult, but there are always plenty on MLB game days. Today (August 6), the teams that were off yesterday to travel are back and ready to play again. Their hitters are ready to hit more home runs, giving sports bettors something to gamble on. For the home run prop bet, we've compiled a list of today's best bets (which are subject to change).
Best MLB home run prop bets for August 6
5) Matt Olson: +400
Last year's home run leader Matt Olson has not had a stellar year this time. However, the Atlanta Braves first baseman is still a capable power hitter and has a lefty-on-righty matchup with Colin Rea today. He has been trending in the right direction as well.
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4) Teoscar Hernandez: +400
Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby and has 24 home runs this season after adding a two-run shot last night. He's in good form overall as well. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is thus a safe bet for any given day, and he's one of August 6's best bets.
3) Tyler Fitzgerald: +370
Tyler Fitzgerald has been on a tear recently. On August 4, he was one of our best bets to hit a home run, and he did. The San Francisco Giants star has 12 in just 51 games played, which is 38-homer pace for a 162-game season.
2) Francisco Lindor: +295
Francisco Lindor has been one of baseball's best hitters for the last month or two. The New York Mets shortstop has upped his season total to 22 home runs, one of the 19 best marks in baseball this season. He is a great bet to add another today.
1) J.D. Martinez: +290
J.D. Martinez has long been a prolific power hitter. His skills have diminished slightly with age, but he still has 12 this year. That includes one in the last week, so he's likely due to go deep for the New York Mets today.
