Free MLB home run picks, odds, predictions for May 12: Julio Rodriguez among top HR prop bets on Tuesday

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Tuesday is another big day on the MLB schedule with all 30 teams taking the field, and that means there's no shortage of MLB betting options. Player prop bets are always a popular MLB bet type, with arguably the most popular being home run picks. We've selected two players for our best home run bets today, and we're backing a pair of right-handed sluggers out of the American League. Be it a favorable matchup or just being red hot at the plate of late, these two stand out as our best bets to hit a home run today.

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Best home run picks for Tuesday, May 12

• Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (+420)
• George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays (+340)

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners (+420, FanDuel)

Rodriguez is typically known for slow starts and heating up in the second half, but he's been one of the best players in baseball in May. Rodriguez is tied for the league lead in home runs this month with five, and he's hitting .350 on top of that. The Astros get prized offseason addition back after an injured list stint, and while he hasn't allowed a home run to date, he struggled in two of his three MLB starts thus far. Additionally, the Astros have allowed 35 home runs at home this year and 31 total to right-handed hitters. Whether it's against Imai or a poor Houston bullpen, Rodriguez will have some favorable looks to leave the yard again on Tuesday.