MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Friday, April 3

Quinn Allen's favorite home run predictions and MLB picks for Friday, April 3, include veteran sluggers Manny Machado and Kyle Schwarber.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:28pm

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It's a busy 15-game slate across the Majors today, and Quinn Allen has dug deep to find the best HR props. His MLB player props and home run analysis focus on Manny Machado and Kyle Schwarber, who are both great options to clear the fences on Friday, April 3.

Why it matters

Home run props can be a lucrative way to bet on MLB games, and Allen's analysis provides valuable insights for bettors looking to capitalize on the power of veteran sluggers Machado and Schwarber.

The details

Manny Machado (+520) faces Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox, a matchup Machado has historically dominated, going 12-for-35 with three home runs. Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber (+172) draws a favorable matchup against former teammate Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field, where Schwarber hit two home runs last season.

  • The Padres vs. Red Sox game starts at 2:10 p.m. ET.
  • The Phillies vs. Rockies game starts at 4:10 p.m. ET.

The players

Manny Machado

A veteran slugger for the San Diego Padres who has yet to hit a home run this season but has a strong track record against today's opposing pitcher, Sonny Gray.

Kyle Schwarber

A power-hitting designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies who has already hit two home runs this season and has had success against today's opposing pitcher, Michael Lorenzen, as well as at Coors Field.

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The takeaway

Home run props can be a lucrative way to bet on MLB games, and Allen's analysis provides valuable insights for bettors looking to capitalize on the power of veteran sluggers Machado and Schwarber.