MLB Best Home Run Bets For May 9, 2026—Alvarez And Hicks
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- Vices MLB Best Home Run Bets For May 9, 2026—Alvarez And Hicks By Josh Shepardson,
- Home run props don’t have to hit at a high rate to yield a meaningful profit, though.
- Over 0.5 Home Runs (+270) at FanDuel Sportsbook
Vices MLB Best Home Run Bets For May 9, 2026—Alvarez And Hicks By Josh Shepardson,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Shepardson is a sports betting analyst, focused on player props.Follow Author May 09, 2026, 12:06pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Yordan Alvarez is one of MLB's top home run hitters in 2026.Getty Images The MLB best home run bets are on a mini skid, as is the long-shot nature of betting home run props. After getting two more home run bets wrong on Friday, the season’s record is 7-25, with two no bets for players who didn’t start.
Home run props don’t have to hit at a high rate to yield a meaningful profit, though. Even with two more incorrect picks on Friday, the season’s profits sit at $600. All 30 MLB teams are in action today, creating a vast pool of home run props to select from. The following two players offer the best blend of betting odds and likelihood of hitting a home run.