The Los Angeles Dodgers recently pulled off an electrifying victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Shohei Ohtani hitting a three-run homer in the ninth inning to conclude an impressive comeback. Initially trailing 11-8, the Dodgers reversed their fortunes in the final frame, thanks to Ohtani’s significant contribution, marking his twelfth home run this season. He is currently set at +260 in the latest MLB home run odds at Caesars Sportsbook for Saturday.
Yankees star Aaron Judge also boasts a competitive home run price of +125 for Saturday’s games. Both Judge and Ohtani have totaled twelve home runs this season, raising the question of their inclusion in MLB home run bets. Start time for the games is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET.
SportsLine’s advanced computer model has been consistently profitable, generating a 10-5 record on top-rated MLB money-line bets this season. Over the past 32 days, it has yielded a remarkable 25.55 units on its MLB home run recommendations.
The focus for Saturday’s bets includes:
Brent Rooker, Athletics (+350)
Rooker is currently tied for the team’s home run lead with Tyler Soderstrom, each having hit nine homers this season, even though Rooker hasn’t hit a home run since last Saturday. He has a .300 average and a 1.049 OPS against left-handed pitchers this year. Facing Yankees starter Carlos Rodon could play to his advantage, despite Rooker’s unproductive history against him.
“Optimal hitting conditions are projected for this game with a ten out of ten on the Home Run Index,” stated SportsLine analyst Jacob Fetner. The model anticipates Rooker to hit at +310, while DraftKings offers an attractive line at +350.
Jackson Chourio, Brewers (+475)
Chourio and Christian Yelich are both leading Milwaukee with six home runs this season. Although seeking his first home run since April 26, Chourio had a promising three-hit game against Tampa Bay. Facing Rays starter Taj Bradley, who has allowed five homers in his initial seven starts, provides a favorable opportunity.
The model values Chourio’s line at +405, marking a good opportunity with BetMGM offering +475.
Anthony Santander, Blue Jays (+420)
Santander leads the Blue Jays in homers, just ahead of Vladimir Guerrero and George Springer. After recently connecting for his fifth home run against the Angels and following some restful game time, he looks to build on his recent success.
“FanDuel provides an excellent line for Santander, which remains low in the 300s across several books,” Fetner noted. The model assigns a line of approximately +375 for Santander to hit a HR tonight.
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