MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best Prop Bets & Odds for Sunday, August 16

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best Prop Bets & Odds for Sunday, August 16

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best Prop Bets & Odds

Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Top picks from a full 15-game slate

Listed players must be in the starting lineup for bets to stand · Must be 21+ · Gambling Problem? 1-800-GAMBLER · FanDuel Sportsbook

Fifteen games make up Sunday's full MLB slate — one of the deepest boards of the week. Below are the five home run predictions that stand out most, pulled directly from FanDuel's live odds and spread across five different games.

⭐ Pick #1 · Dodgers DH Sun 4:11 PM ET · Board's Shortest Price

Shohei Ohtani · Dodgers DH

+240

Comfortably the shortest home run price across all 15 games today, at home against Milwaukee, well clear of Max Muncy and Andy Pages on this same board.

Brewers @ Dodgers · Sun 4:11 PM ET · FanDuel odds shown

⭐ Pick #2 · Astros DH Sun 7:21 PM ET

Yordan Alvarez · Astros DH

+255

One of the most feared left-handed power bats in the sport, at home against Seattle in the final game of the day.

Mariners @ Astros · Sun 7:21 PM ET · FanDuel odds shown

⭐ Pick #3 · Marlins OF Sun 1:41 PM ET · Tied For 3rd-Shortest Price

Heriberto Hernandez · Marlins OF

+285

The top-priced Marlin on the road against Cincinnati, narrowly ahead of Elly De La Cruz on the Reds' side of this same board.

Marlins @ Reds · Sun 1:41 PM ET · FanDuel odds shown

Pick #4 · Rays 3B Sun 12:16 PM ET · Tied For 3rd-Shortest Price

Junior Caminero · Rays 3B

+285

The earliest game on today's slate, and Caminero is the top-priced name on either side, well ahead of Pete Alonso.

Orioles @ Rays · Sun 12:16 PM ET · FanDuel odds shown

Pick #5 · Braves 1B Sun 1:36 PM ET · Tied For 3rd-Shortest Price

Matt Olson · Braves 1B

+285

The top-priced Brave at home against Arizona, edging out Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte on this same market.

Diamondbacks @ Braves · Sun 1:36 PM ET · FanDuel odds shown

📋 More Home Run Odds Today

Player Matchup · Time (ET) Odds

Kyle SchwarberPhillies @ Twins · 2:11p+290

Corbin Carroll · Ketel MarteDiamondbacks @ Braves · 1:36p+320

Elly De La CruzMarlins @ Reds · 1:41p+300

Jake BurgerRangers @ Athletics · 4:06p+310

Carter Jensen · Jac CaglianoneRoyals @ Angels · 4:08p+320

Francisco LindorNationals @ Mets · 1:41p+330

CJ AbramsNationals @ Mets · 1:41p+340

📋 A Note On Lineup Confirmation

Per FanDuel's own market rules, each listed player must be in the starting lineup for these bets to stand. Confirm official lineups closer to first pitch, since they can change.

⚠️ Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? 1-800-GAMBLER.

FanDuel Sportsbook · MLB Home Run Odds · Sunday's Full 15-Game Slate

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Ohtani +240 · Alvarez +255 · Hernandez +285 · Caminero +285 · Olson +285

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All odds FanDuel Sportsbook · To Hit a Home Run: Shohei Ohtani +240 (Brewers @ Dodgers, Sun 4:11 PM ET) · Yordan Alvarez +255 (Mariners @ Astros, Sun 7:21 PM ET) · Heriberto Hernandez +285 (Marlins @ Reds, Sun 1:41 PM ET) · Junior Caminero +285 (Orioles @ Rays, Sun 12:16 PM ET) · Matt Olson +285 (Diamondbacks @ Braves, Sun 1:36 PM ET) · Kyle Schwarber +290, Elly De La Cruz +300, Corbin Carroll +320, Ketel Marte +320, Jake Burger +310, Carter Jensen +320, Jac Caglianone +320, Francisco Lindor +330, CJ Abrams +340 · Listed player must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand · All times Eastern · Must be 21+ · Gambling Problem? 1-800-GAMBLER

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The above author is a FanDuel employee and is not eligible to compete in public daily fantasy contests or place sports betting wagers on FanDuel. The advice provided by the author does not necessarily represent the views of FanDuel. Taking the author's advice will not guarantee a successful outcome. You should use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports wagers.

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