2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Top Picks and Predictions Revealed by Expert

With the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby taking place at Truist Park in Atlanta, Braves' Matt Olson could benefit from the home field advantage. Olson, a 10-year veteran, is one of the eight participants in this year's contest. He has been performing well at the plate this season, hitting .263 with 23 doubles, 17 home runs, and 61 RBI in 95 games. Nine of his home runs were hit at Truist Park in 2025, with 13 coming at night.

Cal Raleigh of the Mariners is the favorite at +300, followed by Oneil Cruz of the Pirates at +320, James Wood of the Nationals at +370, Byron Buxton of the Twins at +850, and Olson tied with Brent Rooker at +950 in the latest 2025 MLB Home Run Derby odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. The event is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Monday.

Prior to placing your MLB bets on Monday, it's recommended to check Angelo Magliocca's picks. Known as Amags, Magliocca is a successful MLB analyst who leverages his baseball expertise to identify value in player props, sides, and totals. Over the past three MLB seasons, he has accumulated 123.5 units on straight plays and parlays.

Magliocca is particularly bullish on Oneil Cruz at +145 to hit the ball the hardest and James Wood (+225) of the Washington Nationals to reach the finals. Wood, aged 22, is an outstanding hitter in the National League, having already smashed 24 home runs this season. He has achieved multiple home runs in a game twice this season, with a notable performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8.

Cruz has also made additional picks, including a surprising outright winner and a prop bet with a significant 44-1 return! Make sure to review his recommendations before placing any MLB Home Run Derby bets.

According to the source: SportsLine.