It's "Swing-for-the-Fences Saturday," and three sluggers have everything lined up for another trip around the bases. Daulton Varsho gets Michael King, who's surrendered 14 home runs in 23 starts. Miguel Vargas faces Gavin Williams, a pitcher he's already taken deep and who's been giving up plenty of long balls lately. Meanwhile, Hunter Goodman looks to stay on pace against Matthew Liberatore, another pitcher who's struggled against right-handed power.
If you're looking for Saturday's best home run props, Varsho, Vargas and Goodman have the power, matchup and trends to leave the yard.
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Daulton Varsho Home Run Bet (+630)
Varsho is a viable long shot despite the difficult matchup. Six of his seven home runs this season have come against right-handed pitching, and he demonstrated his power ceiling by hitting 20 homers in only 71 games last year. Michael King owns a strong 3.45 ERA, although he has allowed 14 home runs in 23 starts. Varsho’s platoon advantage and proven ability to lift the ball against righties give him enough upside to justify the plus-money prop.
Miguel Vargas Home Run Bet (+407)
Vargas isn't just having a breakout season—he's becoming one of baseball's most dangerous power bats. The White Sox slugger already has 24 home runs after finishing with just 16 all of last year, backed by a sizzling 46.4% hard-hit rate. He also sees Gavin Williams well, going 4-for-8 with a homer against him. Williams has been vulnerable to the long ball lately, serving up 21 home runs this season, including six over his last six starts.
Hunter Goodman Home Run Bet (+TBD)
Goodman just keeps launching baseballs, and Saturday sets up as another golden opportunity. The Rockies slugger already has 33 home runs and is tracking toward a 46-homer season, with even more of his damage coming on the road than at Coors Field. He also has a history of making Matthew Liberatore pay, taking him deep in just two career at-bats. Liberatore has struggled against right-handed power, allowing 13 of his 19 home runs to righties.
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- 1B Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves (32)
