Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets Home Run Picks Today (6/23)
Someone's flipping a bat in Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets tonight. These are the hitters most likely to do it — and the sportsbook paying the most when they connect.
In Summary
- Juan Soto is the headline home run bet for Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets — best price +331 at Kalshi.
- We compared every sportsbook's "to hit a home run" price for this game; the table below shows where each play pays the most.
- Prices swing a lot book to book, so always take the best available number — it isn't an edge by itself (a great price on a -EV bet is still -EV), but on a play that's already +EV it's how you squeeze the most out of that edge.
See the full slate: all of today's best home run bets, ranked by price, are in our MLB Home Run Picks Today hub.
Here are the top home run bets for Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets on June 23, 2026, with the best price on each across 100+ sportsbooks. "To hit a home run" is the over 0.5 home runs market; the odds below are the best available right now, so shop them on the OddsShopper home run odds screen before you bet.
Best Home Run Bets for This Game
| Player | Best HR Price | Best Book | Implied | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto (NYM) | +331 | Kalshi | 23.2% | 32 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | +373 | Kalshi | 21.1% | 32 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | +480 | Unibet | 17.2% | 31 |
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | +525 | NoVig | 16.0% | 31 |
| Michael Busch (CHC) | +525 | Bet365 | 16.0% | 31 |
| MJ Melendez (NYM) | +532 | Underdog | 15.8% | 23 |
| Carson Benge (NYM) | +650 | Bet365 | 13.3% | 30 |
| Marcus Semien (NYM) | +650 | Bet365 | 13.3% | 30 |
The Top Play: Juan Soto
Juan Soto carries the shortest home run price in this game at +331 (23.2% implied), and the best number is at Kalshi across the 32 books pricing it. On a payout-driven market like home runs, the gap between the best and worst book is real money, so the number you take matters as much as the player you pick.
Best Value: Pete Crow-Armstrong
For more payout, Pete Crow-Armstrong is priced at +373 (21.1% implied), best at Kalshi. Longer home run prices are high-variance by nature, so size these small and treat them as upside swings, not anchors.
Expert picks for this game
These are real plays from OddsShopper experts you can follow on Tails:
- Kash Kong on Tails likes Chicago Cubs Moneyline (-102).
- JediModi on Tails likes Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 Total Home Runs (+400).
- ShanderBets on Tails likes 2-leg parlay on this game (+1111).
- @BettingPix on Tails likes M. Semian Over 0.5 Total Hits (-170).
- @BettingPix on Tails likes S. Suzuki Over 0.5 Total Hits (-160).
- The Bet Baba on Tails likes Juan Soto Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-105).
More from these experts on Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets. @BettingPix, JediModi, Kash Kong, ShanderBets, The Bet Baba post full premium cards on Tails. See their cards on Tails.
How to Bet Home Run Props the Smart Way
- Shop every book. The same home run prop can pay 100+ points more at one book than another. OddsShopper scans 100+ sportsbooks so you always take the best number — see the live home run board.
- Mind the price, not just the name. A great hitter at a short price can be worse value than a mid-tier bat the market is sleeping on. Compare the price to the field before you fire.
- Size for variance. Home run props are longshots; keep the stakes small and play the long run.
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FAQ
Who has the best home run odds for Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets today? Juan Soto at +331 (Kalshi) is the shortest price; the table above lists the best book for every play. What does “to hit a home run” mean? It's the over 0.5 home runs prop — the player hits at least one home run. The odds and best book vary by sportsbook, so compare before betting. Where can I shop Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets home run prop odds? OddsShopper's live home run board compares every sportsbook's price in real time so you always take the best number.
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