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MLB Home Run Picks Today: Predictions & Props for Blue Jays vs Yankees, Rockies vs Diamondbacks, More for Thursday, May 21

MLB Home Run Picks Today: Predictions & Props for Blue Jays vs Yankees, Rockies vs Diamondbacks, More for Thursday, May 21 article feature image
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Photos Courtesy of Imagn Images. Pictured: Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout (left), Colorado Rockies C Hunter Goodman (right).

Read on for my top 3 MLB Home Run Picks Today, including picks and predictions for Blue Jays vs Yankees, Athletics vs Angels, and Rockies vs Diamondbacks.


MLB Home Run Picks Today

GameTime (ET)Pick
Toronto Blue Jays LogoNew York Yankees Logo
7:05 PM
Oakland Athletics LogoLos Angeles Angels Logo
9:38 PM
Colorado Rockies LogoArizona Diamondbacks Logo
9:40 PM
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Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction

Toronto Blue Jays Logo
Thursday, May 21
7:05 PM ET
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New York Yankees Logo
Kazuma Okamoto Home Run
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After a rough first few years for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon finally got the power under control last season, but he still grades out as a plus matchup for righty power.

Okamoto has been one of the best HR hitters in the league this season, and the power is well above average.

This ballpark is a lateral move for Okamoto, and the weather should be just a bit below average.

I have the true odds here around +450, making this a great bet.

Pick: Kazuma Okamoto Home Run (+490, FanDuel)



Athletics vs Angels Prediction

Oakland Athletics Logo
Thursday, May 21
9:38 PM ET
MLB.TV
Los Angeles Angels Logo
Mike Trout Home Run
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Luis Severino is right around an average matchup for righty power, but these odds are still too high.

The weather in Anaheim should be a plus, with wind blowing out to center field around 10 MPH.

Trout has been unlucky the last few weeks, but the underlying power numbers have been the best of his career.

I have the true odds here around +320, making this a great bet.

Pick: Mike Trout Home Run (+340, FanDuel)



Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

Colorado Rockies Logo
Thursday, May 21
9:40 PM ET
MLB.TV
Arizona Diamondbacks Logo
Hunter Goodman Home Run
FanDuel Logo

I know that Goodman isn't playing in Coors today, but these odds are far too high.

Chase Field is a worse ballpark, but the roof will be open, and it will be 90 degrees around game time, so the ball should be flying.

Eduardo Rodriguez is an average matchup for righty power, and Goodman is one of the best HR hitters in the league.

I have the true odds here around +400, making this a great bet.

Pick: Hunter Goodman Home Run (+470, FanDuel)



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