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Home run trends for Tuesday, May 12: White Sox's Munetaka Murakami leads most-wagered sluggers at DraftKings
TL;DR
On May 12, Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox is the most wagered player to hit a home run at DraftKings, with odds of +269. He leads the team with 15 home runs this season and is a favorite for AL Rookie of the Year.
Key points
- Munetaka Murakami leads the White Sox with 15 home runs.
- He is the most wagered player to hit a home run at DraftKings.
- Murakami has odds of +269 for hitting a home run on May 12.
- The White Sox are hosting the Royals at Rate Field.
- Weather conditions include high winds and potential rain.
Munetaka MurakamiChicago White SoxKansas City Royals
The folks at DraftKings are kind enough to send daily betting trends, and they were out earlier than usual today. So here are the five most bet on sluggers at the sportsbook, in descending order, to hit a home run around the majors tonight, as well as a note or two with the current price. It's quite rare, frankly, that Aaron Judge is not the most-wagered player.
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Munetaka Murakami, White Sox (+269)
Murakami has proven to be a great offseason signing by the Pale Hose, as the 26-year-old leads the club with 15 home runs, good for third in the majors. He is the +150 favorite for AL Rookie of the Year. The White Sox host the Royals at 7:40 p.m. ET, and winds are blowing crazy, at 20 mph-plus left to right at Rate Field. Rain is in the forecast, but it is likely they get it in. Rate Field is considered hitter-friendly, but Murakami is batting only .180 there with five homers. He has never faced Kansas City pitcher Stephen Kolek.
Byron Buxton, Twins (+262)
The Twins host Miami at 7:40 p.m. ET, and Marlins pitcher Eury Perez can be incredibly nasty but also prone to allowing home runs. In three road starts, he is 0-2 with a 7.48 ERA, .308 opponents' batting average and three dingers allowed. The 32-year-old Buxton hit a career-high 35 homers in 2025 and might top that in 2026 if he can stay healthy -- which is always a problem -- as he has 13 already. He has two in the past three games but is 0-for-3 career off Perez with a K. Winds are blowing out to right at Target Field.
Q&A
What are Munetaka Murakami's home run stats for the season?
Munetaka Murakami has hit 15 home runs this season, ranking third in the majors.
What are the betting odds for Murakami to hit a home run on May 12?
Murakami's odds to hit a home run on May 12 are +269.
Who are the top wagered players for home runs at DraftKings on May 12?
The article lists the five most bet on sluggers, with Munetaka Murakami leading the list.
What is the weather forecast for the White Sox game on May 12?
Rain is in the forecast for the game, but it is likely to be played despite the conditions.
