SportsLine expert Adam Thompson shared his top home run betting picks ahead of Thursday's 10-game MLB schedule.
Thompson recommended Shea Langeliers of the Athletics at +335 odds on DraftKings. Langeliers entered the day with 10 home runs and a .336 batting average, including strong recent performance after returning from paternity leave. The veteran was set to face Philadelphia Phillies starter Andrew Painter, who had allowed home runs in three straight outings.
SportsLine expert Adam Thompson has identified two players for home run prop bets on the lighter MLB schedule for May 28.
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Betting previews highlighted several players for home run props ahead of the May 24 MLB schedule.
Rookies dominated Major League Baseball's first weekend of the 2026 season, hitting 15 home runs through the first three games—the most since 1900—and posting a 1.008 OPS, the highest mark in history. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart earned American League and National League Player of the Week honors, respectively, marking just the second time rookies have swept the opening awards. The class set multiple records, including a .622 slugging percentage and a .308 batting average, the third-best since 1900.
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Several Major League Baseball players achieved rare statistical feats during the week of April 24-30, 2026. Highlights included a 20-year-old's first career home run on his birthday and record-breaking pitch speeds. These accomplishments span home runs, strikeouts, and hitting streaks.