- Another Dinger Tuesday is upon us
- Sportsbooks are offering home run bonuses for today’s MLB games
- See below for the three players I am betting on to hit a home run on April 8 and how I am using the promotions
It is another great day to bet on some players to go yard. Multiple sportsbooks are offering bonuses on your home run props today, so let’s take advantage.
FanDuel is offering a 50% profit boost to use on any player to hit a home run for Dinger Tuesday, and DraftKings is offering a no-sweat home run bet where you get a bonus bet back if your player does not hit a home run today.
Keep reading for my three home run picks for today’s games and how I am utilizing these two promos.
1. Brandon Lowe (+585 with 50% Boost at FanDuel)
I am using my Dinger Tuesday 50% boost on Brandon Lowe to hit a home run vs Kyle Hendricks and the Angels tonight. Before the boost, Lowe was +390 to hit a homer, but now he is +585, meaning a $10 bet would net $68.50.
Lowe has had a great start to the season, already hitting three home runs. He is batting .368 in April and now returns home to face the Angels. Kyle Hendricks is on the mound for Los Angeles, and he had a decent first start vs the Cardinals. He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, and a home run through six innings. Last season, Hendricks struggled away from home with a 7.08 ERA, and that is where he is tonight.
The Rays are playing this season at George M. Steinbrenner Field, which has similar dimensions to Yankee Stadium. This means that it favors lefty batters like Lowe, who has already hit two home runs there in 2025.
In his career vs Hendricks, Lowe is 1-5 with a base hit. It is a small sample size, but I like this matchup for him to stay hot in a home-run-friendly ballpark. I love improving his odds to +585 with the boost for Dinger Tuesday.
2. Alex Bregman (+600 at FanDuel)
It has not taken long for Alex Bregman to settle in with the Boston Red Sox. Through 11 games, he has a .333 average with two home runs.
He has hit his two home runs in his last five games, and I like for him to get another tonight vs the Blue Jays at Fenway. Easton Lucas is taking the mound for Toronto, and he had a good start his last time out. Despite that, I am still looking at Bregman at +600 to go yard tonight.
His exit velocity and hard hit rate have been great, and there is no reason why he cannot his another at Fenway. In a very small sample size, Bregman is 1-2 in his career vs Lucas. Lucas’s first start was against the Nationals, and this Red Sox lineup has a lot more firepower, so I expect some regression here. Even if he does have another strong outing, Bregman still has a great chance to hit a home run vs this Blue Jays bullpen. I am trusting Bregman’s hot start to continue tonight at home.
3. Bryan Reynolds (+1000 at DraftKings)
My biggest home run longshot today is Bryan Reynolds. He has not gotten off to the start he would have liked this season, but he still has a home run on the year. He is facing a struggling Cardinals pitching staff, where Sonny Gray is getting the start.
In his career vs Sonny Gray, Reynolds is hitting .316 in 19 at-bats with two home runs and two doubles, so he has had success slugging vs this pitcher. Gray, who is normally much better at home, has given up three home runs through two starts in St. Louis. He is now on the road at Pittsburgh, so I expect him and/or the Cardinals bullpen to give up a few more longballs tonight.
If that is the case, why not look at one of the best players in Pittsburgh’s lineup? Since the bet is +1000 odds, this is the perfect use for DraftKings’ no-sweat home run bet. Even if he does not hit a homer, I will still get a bonus bet back. I do love him at +1000 though to hit one over the fence.
As baseball fans eagerly anticipate the start of the MLB season, one date that stands out on the calendar is April 8th, also known as Dinger Tuesday. This day is historically known for being a high-scoring affair, with plenty of home runs being hit across the league. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some predictions and picks for which players are likely to go deep on this exciting day.
One player who is always a threat to hit a home run is Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels. Trout is widely regarded as one of the best hitters in the game and has consistently put up impressive power numbers throughout his career. With his combination of power and plate discipline, Trout is a strong candidate to hit a home run on Dinger Tuesday.
Another player to keep an eye on is Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. Judge burst onto the scene in 2017 with a record-breaking rookie season that saw him hit 52 home runs. While injuries have hampered him in recent years, Judge is healthy heading into the 2022 season and looking to make a statement. His raw power and ability to drive the ball out of any ballpark make him a prime candidate to go deep on April 8th.
In addition to Trout and Judge, other players to watch for on Dinger Tuesday include Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels. All of these players possess elite power and have the potential to hit multiple home runs on any given day.
Of course, predicting home runs in baseball is never an exact science, as anything can happen on any given day. However, based on past performance and current form, these players are among the top candidates to provide fireworks on Dinger Tuesday.
As fans gear up for what promises to be an exciting day of baseball, keep an eye on these players and see if they can deliver on the predictions and picks for MLB home runs on April 8th. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or simply enjoying the spectacle of the long ball, Dinger Tuesday is sure to be a day to remember in the world of baseball.
