{"id":649421,"date":"2026-05-05T13:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649421\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:56:08","slug":"best-mlb-home-run-prop-bet-picks-today-target-bryce-harper-elly-de-la-cruz-jordan-walker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649421\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Bryce Harper, Elly De La Cruz, Jordan Walker)"},"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=\"74\">All 30 MLB teams are back in action on Tuesday, May 5, and there are a bunch of star players to consider in the home run market.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">Every day at SI Betting, we share our favorite home run props, and I\u2019m eyeing Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper to lead the way on Tuesday in a favorable matchup with the A\u2019s and right-hander Luis Severino.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">Betting on home run props can be lucrative, but they\u2019re also tough to predict on a night-to-night basis. Usually, I target struggling starter pitchers \u2013 or favorable pitching matchups \u2013 that also coincide with some favorable odds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">On Tuesday, there is a +525 bet and a +458 bet for two NL Central stars that could be worth a look.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\">Let\u2019s dive into the odds and analysis behind each of these home run picks on May 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks for Tuesday, May 5<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7m\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bryce Harper to Hit a Home Run (+356)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">Bryce Harper has been red hot over the last two weeks for the Philadelphia Phillies, hitting .265 with three homers and a .881 OPS. Those numbers are even better over the last week, as he\u2019s homered once in his last six games while posting a .320 batting average and a 1.033 OPS.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7v\">So, I\u2019m buying him at this price on Tuesday against the A\u2019s, who are starting righty Luis Severino (4.46 ERA).<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7y\">Severino has struggled against Harper in his career, allowing two home runs to the two-time MVP in just five at-bats. This season, Harper is hitting .295 against right-handed pitching with four of his seven home runs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"81\">So, I think this is a pretty favorable matchup against Severino, who has already given up four long balls in the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Elly De La Cruz to Hit a Home Run (+458)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has displayed some impressive power in 2026, hitting 10 home runs through his first 35 games. Cruz has a .911 OPS, and he\u2019s been effective from both sides of the plate, homering five times against right-handed pitching and five times against left-handed pitching.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">Now, he takes on Chicago Cubs righty Jameson Taillon, who is struggling to start the 2026 season. Taillon has a 4.41 ERA and has allowed nine home runs in six appearances. In fact, the Cubs righty has just one start all season where he didn&#8217;t allow a long ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Cruz has crushed Taillon in his career, going 5-for-14 with a double, two home runs and a 1.257 OPS. So, at north of 4\/1, the Reds shortstop is a pretty solid value bet on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Cruz has also been hot as of late, hitting .333 with four homers and a 1.045 OPS over his last 12 games.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Walker to Hit a Home Run (+525)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">St. Louis Cardinals youngster Jordan Walker has been one of the breakout stars in the 2026 season, hitting .308 with 10 homers and a .961 OPS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\">He\u2019s crushed right-handed pitching, hitting .320 with seven home runs, and the Cardinals outfielder has a .429 batting average with two homers over the last week. So, I think he\u2019s insanely mispriced at +525 against the Milwaukee Brewers and young righty Brandon Sproat.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">This season, Sproat has a 6.75 ERA, and he\u2019s allowed seven home runs in just six appearances. He\u2019s never faced Walker in his career, but the Cardinals star has been one of the more dangerous bats in the National League early on in the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">At this price, Walker is a no-brainer in the home run market on Tuesday. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"90\">Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"93\">If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"96\">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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