Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For April 17, 2026

The Dodgers catcher has crushed a couple of home runs with a .286 batting average. Smith has been decent offensively. The Boys in Blue open a series against the Colorado Rockies, with the catcher set to go deep.

4. Dansby Swanson +420

Swanson is off to a great start with the Chicago Cubs this MLB season. He already crushed four homers and is averaging .200. The Cubs face the New York Mets, with Swanson’s odds set at +420.

3. Matt Olson +362

Olson is having the perfect start to the 2026 MLB season. He’s crushed five home runs and is slashing .293. Olson has 14 RBIs and 22 hits. He’s been hot at the plate, and he’s always considered a dangerous hitter.

2. Ben Rice +285

The New York Yankees have given Ben Rice limited opportunities at the plate. Despite that, he’s crushed five home runs and is slugging .327. Rice is a dangerous hitter against left-handed hitters, and the odds are high for him to go deep.

1. Mike Trout +281

The Los Angeles Angels superstar has nothing to prove, but he still keeps crushing home runs. Mike Trout has seven home runs this MLB season with 16 RBIs and a batting average of .246. Watch out for Trout to do deep tonight as he leads the pack of home run hitters on our list.