Fernando Tatis’s homer yesterday was an excellent call from our betting models. Let’s run it back with some holiday goodies.
As the MLB season hits its stride, Easter Sunday offers a feast of baseball action with all teams in action. For those looking to capitalize on the day’s games, our MLB experts have combed through PRO Projections to deliver invaluable insights for one of the most entertaining betting categories: home run predictions.
Utilizing proprietary betting data, PRO Projections compare our odds, individual player projections, and more against current betting markets.
Today, we’re spotlighting five standout home run picks that promise solid potential returns based on our advanced analytics. Our selections span a bunch of games, offering picks across the morning and afternoon.
MLB Home Run Predictions for Easter Sunday
Now, let’s delve into what PRO Projections identified as valuable on this action-packed day, 4/20, and uncover potential home run heroes across the MLB landscape.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Trent Grisham (Yankees)
Odds: +560
PRO Projection: 0.27
Edge: +8.5%
We start with Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, who homered yesterday. He’s batting leadoff today and gets a huge bump from PRO, with a projected 0.27 homers. It’s a huge edge at +8.5%.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Joey Bart (Pirates)
Odds: +800
PRO Projection: 0.20
Edge: +6.2%
Pirates catcher Joey Bart is a great bet at +750 at FanDuel. We project 0.20 homers for Bart, good for a 7% edge.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Mike Trout (Angels)
Odds: +340
PRO Projection: 0.34
Edge: +6.1%
Trout is tied for the highest projection for a homer today by PRO (0.34). The +340 price grab is also sweet, as other shops are at +275.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Wilmer Flores (Giants)
Odds: +675
PRO Projection: 0.21
Edge: +6%
Flores destroy lefties and gets a southpaw today in Yusei Kikuchi. Flores already has six homers in 79 at-bats this season.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Matt McLain (Reds)
Odds: +850
PRO Projection: 0.17
Edge: +5.7%
Matt McLain is having a strong series for the Reds in Baltimore, recording a double and a homer. We like McLain for a homer today at +850, with our forecast at 0.17.
Home Run Pick for Sunday: Ryan Jeffers (Twins)
Odds: +630
PRO Projection: 0.21
Edge: +5.3%
Jeffers has yet to homer this season, but we’re optimistic about the matchup in Atlanta today.