Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 6, 2026

Despite constantly being hit by pitches , Willson Contreras has gone deep eight times in this MLB season. The slugger will face the Detroit Tigers as they seek another victory. Contreras is fifth on the list tonight with the odds set at +421.

4. Pete Alonso +363

After a slow start with the Baltimore Orioles, veteran slugger Pete Alonso is starting to come around. Alonso has six home runs this MLB season. The first baseman and his team are up against the Miami Marlins, giving him a strong chance to go deep.

3. Kyle Schwarber +258

Schwarber picked up where he left off last season. The Phillies star has 11 home runs and is slugging .205. Schwarber is a hot and dangerous hitter. The Phillies will continue their series against the Oakland Athletics.

2. Aaron Judge +240

The New York Yankees and Aaron Judge are having a great 2026 MLB season. They hold the second-best record in the league, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the captain. Judge leads the league in home runs, and he’s ready to launch one at home against the Texas Rangers.

1. Byron Buxton +212

The Minnesota Twins star has 11 home runs this MLB season with a .250 batting average. Byron Buxton is always a dangerous hitter. The All-Star tops the list of home run hitters tonight as the Twins continue their series against the Washington Nationals.