The Angels-Yankees game Thursday is set to be a potential hotspot for home-run hitters, and our expert betting projections are all over it.
The 7:05 p.m. matchup at Yankee Stadium tonight produced notable betting edges in our PRO Props ledger with three players offering promising odds for home run picks. The game will feature starting pitchers Tyler Anderson for the Angels and Nestor Cortes for the Yankees, setting the stage at the hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. This venue's notorious reputation for favoring offense makes it a prime environment for our expert projections to deliver.
Now, let’s delve into the three hitters who are standouts for Thursday’s game – at payouts of +675, +1000 and +1350.
Best MLB Home Runs Picks and Expert Projections for August 8
Home Run Picks: Bet Nolan Schanuel
Nolan Schanuel's the top hitter for the Angels tonight according to our model's perspective.
His odds are a market-long +1350 (BetMGM), but he could be a solid grab stacked up to our projections of roughly 0.20 homers, especially given Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field.
PRO Projections Edge: Nolan Schanuel to hit a HR (+1350)
Home Run Picks: Bet Jazz Chisholm
Jazz Chisholm's already made his mark on the clubhouse since being added to the Yankees roster, parking four homers in his first two games. The odds for Chisholm to hit a home run tonight are listed at +675 (BetMGM). Our projections flagged Chisholm to average 0.24 homers on Thursday, offering an 8.4% edge.
