CBS Sports identifies key MLB home run props for June 2 slate
The 2025 American League Rookie of the Year and a veteran third baseman feature in betting recommendations for Tuesday’s 15-game schedule.
CBS Sports has released home run prop betting recommendations for a 15-game Major League Baseball slate on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. The publication’s analysis focuses on specific player matchups within the full 30-team schedule, identifying statistical trends that suggest favourable conditions for home run production.
The article highlights Oakland Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, facing Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon has allowed 19 home runs this season, the most in MLB, providing a significant statistical advantage for Kurtz.
Kurtz, who hit 36 home runs in 117 games during the 2025 season, has recorded 10 home runs so far in the current campaign. He leads MLB in on-base percentage, maintains a .288 batting average, and holds a .939 OPS. The analysis notes he has hit seven home runs off right-handed pitchers this season, aligning well with Taillon’s profile.
The second primary recommendation features Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer. Arenado has hit four career home runs off Lauer, including one earlier in the 2026 season when Lauer played for Toronto.
Lauer has allowed 12 home runs in 42 1/3 innings this season, giving up at least one in all but one appearance. Arenado, who has hit five of his eight home runs this year at home, is positioned as a strong candidate for another home run in the NL West clash.
The CBS Sports piece also references the SportsLine Projection Model for additional expert picks. It promotes betting bonuses from FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM, outlining specific wagering incentives for new and existing users engaging with MLB props.
