Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For May 28, 2026

Byron Buxton (Image Credits: Imagn)

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For May 28, 2026

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports
By Paranjoy Goswami | Last updated May 28, 2026 9:48 AM ET

This Thursday is an off day for the vast majority of MLB teams. Nevertheless, there are plenty of options for home run prop bets with several division battles reaching their conclusion.

The Minnesota Twins face the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field for a major clash in the American League Central. Meanwhile, National League Central rivals the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates face each other at PNC Park.

Here are the top 5 home run prop bets from the MLB games on Thursday, May 28.

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets – May 28

5. Matt Olson +442

Matt Olson (Image Credits: Imagn)

The Atlanta Braves are on a roll this year, and Matt Olson is certainly an early MVP candidate. Olson has 15 home runs to his name, besides leading the MLB with 17 doubles. The 32-year-old first baseman is in a slump right now, but still has six homers for the month of May.

4. Pete Alonso +355

Pete Alonso (Image Credits: Imagn)

The Baltimore Orioles are enjoying one of their better spells, but Pete Alonso was fairly quiet in their big win on Wednesday. He is batting .275/.333/.527 this month with six home runs and a .861 OPS. Therefore, he could add to his tally on Thursday afternoon.

3. Mike Trout +325

Mike Trout (Image Credits: Imagn)

The performance of Mike Trout is one of the few bright spots for the Los Angeles Angels this MLB season. The three-time MVP leads the team with 13 home runs and a 149 OPS+. But Trout only homered three times in May, so he should get at least one more before the end of the month.

2. Yordan Alvarez +311

Yordan Alvarez (Image Credits: Getty Images)

The Houston Astros have seemingly taken a positive turn, and Yordan Alvarez is at the heart of it. He is batting .303/.414/.631 with 18 home runs and leads the MLB with a 192 OPS. Moreover, Alvarez smashed five homers in the first three games of the series against the Texas Rangers.

1. Byron Buxton +287

Byron Buxton (Image Credits: Getty Images)

The Minnesota Twins are a solid outfit this MLB season, and Byron Buxton staying healthy is a huge factor. Buxton leads the team with 1.8 bWAR and 16 home runs. He has a .268/.342/.676 slash line in May with eight home runs and a 1.018 OPS.

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