Friday night's Rivalry Weekend promises some of the most exciting matchups of the MLB season, from Yankees vs. Mets to Dodgers vs. Angels. For baseball bettors, that means a full slate of prop betting opportunities—especially when it comes to home run picks. SportsLine data analyst Jacob Fetner, who went up 50 units on his MLB home run selections last year, has shared three prop bets for May 15 that could turn your Friday into a grand slam.
Leading the charge is Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, listed at +390 odds. Despite a recent slump—batting just .159 over his last 10 games—Fetner believes the left-handed slugger is due for a breakout. Henderson has already crushed six of his nine home runs this season against right-handed pitchers, and he'll face Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell, who has surrendered nine homers in just 96 plate appearances versus lefties. Littell's season has been rocky (1-4 record, 6.94 ERA), and Henderson has historically found success against him with two homers in 23 at-bats. The platoon advantage is firmly in Henderson's corner.
Another name to watch is Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak. Fetner highlights Moniak's scorching form at home, where he's hitting .358 with a 1.255 OPS and has launched six home runs in his last 10 home games. He's been particularly lethal against right-handed pitching, posting a .343 average and 1.139 OPS with 10 of his 12 homers coming off RHPs. The matchup works in Moniak's favor: Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly has allowed five of his six home runs this season to left-handed batters, who are hitting .328 with a 1.144 OPS against him. Kelly has also struggled lately, giving up 12 earned runs over his last three starts.
If you're looking to maximize the action, Fetner's three picks can be parlayed together for a return of over 130-1 on some sports betting apps. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just getting started with MLB props, Rivalry Weekend offers the perfect stage for a home run swing.