MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Monday, April 6

Josh Inglis' favorite home run predictions and MLB picks for Monday, April 6, include Oneil Cruz and Andy Pages.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:54pm

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MLB writer Josh Inglis breaks down his top home run prop bets and predictions for Monday, April 6. His top picks include Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz (+380) and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages (+520) as they face favorable pitching matchups and ballpark conditions.

Why it matters

Home run props can be a lucrative way for baseball fans to engage with the game, and Inglis' analysis provides valuable insights to help bettors identify the best value plays on the MLB slate. With the season just getting underway, these early-season prop bets could set the tone for a profitable year.

The details

Inglis is targeting Cruz against Padres starter German Marquez, who has struggled with fly-ball tendencies and is expected to have a tough outing. The winds at PNC Park are also blowing out to center field, boosting the power environment. Meanwhile, Pages and the Dodgers offense face a taxed Blue Jays pitching staff, including veteran Max Scherzer, at the hitter-friendly Rogers Centre.

  • The Pirates vs. Padres game starts at 6:40 p.m. ET.
  • The Dodgers vs. Blue Jays game starts at 7:07 p.m. ET.

The players

Oneil Cruz

A power-hitting outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who has gotten off to a strong start this season, batting .314 with 4 home runs.

Andy Pages

A young outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has been swinging a hot bat, slugging .794 with 2 home runs in his last few games.

German Marquez

The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres, who has struggled with fly-ball tendencies and is expected to have a tough outing against the Pirates.

Max Scherzer

The veteran starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, who will be facing a powerful Dodgers lineup at the hitter-friendly Rogers Centre.

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What they’re saying

“If anyone can conquer the cold weather with a rocket to the moon, it's Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz.”

— Josh Inglis, MLB Writer

“While conditions are cold in most parks, PNC Park at least has 14 mph winds blowing out to center, boosting the power environment. Oneil Cruz should see plenty of opportunities hitting leadoff, with a strong chance at five plate appearances.”

— Josh Inglis, MLB Writer

“Rogers Centre is one of the better power environments on today's slate, ranking among the top HR parks by THE BAT. With the Los Angeles Dodgers in town — a lineup leading MLB in home runs per game (1.78) — this is a strong spot to target the HR market.”

— Josh Inglis, MLB Writer

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The takeaway

Home run props can be a lucrative way for baseball fans to engage with the game, and Inglis' analysis provides valuable insights to help bettors identify the best value plays on the MLB slate. With the season just getting underway, these early-season prop bets could set the tone for a profitable year.