{"id":742654,"date":"2026-06-17T16:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/742654\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:13:19","slug":"daily-dinger-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bet-picks-today-bet-on-bryce-harper-cody-bellinger-mets-rookie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/742654\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Bet on Bryce Harper, Cody Bellinger, Mets Rookie)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Wednesday\u2019s Major League Baseball action kicks off with the New York Mets taking on the Cincinnati Reds at 12:40 p.m. EST, one of several games before 4 p.m. EST on June 17.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">So, bettors will have a chance to wager on baseball all day long, and I\u2019m sprinkling on a few home run props for the day\u2019s action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is one of my favorite targets on Wednesday, though he\u2019s been in a major slump heading into a matinee matchup with the Miami Marlins. Plus, New York Yankees star Cody Bellinger has a favorable matchup against the Chicago White Sox after New York dominated Tuesday\u2019s series opener.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Even though predicting home run props is extremely tough, it\u2019s a fun way to stay engaged in the action. I\u2019ve narrowed things down to four plays on Wednesday, including three for some of the afternoon games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">Let\u2019s check out the latest odds and my breakdown for these picks on June 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks for Wednesday, June 17<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carson Benge to Hit a Home Run (+650)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">New York Mets rookie Carson Benge has seven home runs in the 2026 season, and he\u2019s fared extremely well against left-handed pitching. So, why not take a shot on him at +650 against Cincinnati Reds lefty Nick Lodolo?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">Lodolo has struggled with the long ball in 2026, allowing eight home runs in seven starts while posting a 5.21 ERA.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">Benge has just one home run over the last two weeks of action, but he\u2019s hitting .333 with a .912 OPS and two home runs in 45 at-bats against lefties this season. There are worse options for a dart throw on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jac Caglianone to Hit a Home Run (+353)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">Kansas City Royals youngster Jac Caglianone has been on fire as of late, hitting .405 over the last two weeks with two home runs and a 1.098 OPS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9a\">He only has eight home runs so far in the 2026 season, but Caglianone is hitting .269 and has been a key cog in the Royals\u2019 lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9d\">He\u2019s worth a look against Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell, who has a 5.32 ERA and has allowed 16 home runs in 14 appearances in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9g\">Littell doesn\u2019t have the best bullpen in MLB behind him, either, as Washington&#8217;s pen has given up 51 home runs and has a 4.71 ERA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Harper to Hit a Home Run (+357)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9m\">Harper has been slumping as of late, hitting .200 with just three home runs over the last four weeks and .190 over the last two weeks.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9p\">So, there is some risk in taking him in this prop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9s\">However, the Phillies star has 12 home runs and .277 batting average against right-handed pitching this season, and I think he may be a little undervalued against Miami\u2019s Sandy Alcantara.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9v\">After a strong start to 2026, Alcantara has a 5.42 ERA over his last 12 starts, and he\u2019s allowed 12 home runs in 15 outings. Eight of those homers have come in the right-hander\u2019s last five starts.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9y\">Harper has fared pretty well against the former Cy Young award winner in his career, hitting .318 (14-for-44) with four doubles and three home runs. This could be the perfect matchup for the two-time league MVP to break out of his slump.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cody Bellinger to Hit a Home Run (+480)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a4\">New York Yankees star Cody Bellinger has 10 home runs in the 2026 season while hitting .272 with an .833 OPS. He\u2019s posted an OPS over .800 against both right-handed and left-handed pitching, homering three times this season against southpaws.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a7\">Even though he\u2019s nearly 5\/1 to go deep on Wednesday, I think Bellinger is worth a look against Chicago White Sox starter Anthony Kay, who has given up 10 home runs in 14 outings this season, posting a 4.34 ERA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aa\">Kay ranks in just the ninth percentile in expected ERA, so this could be a big game for a New York offense that dominated on Tuesday night in a win.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ad\">Bellinger has been really consistent for New York all season, and I think he\u2019s priced a little low for a player that had 29 homers in 2025. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ai\">Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"al\">If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ao\">Claim the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/sportsbook-promos\/draftkings-promo-code\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. 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