Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees Home Run Picks Today (6/21)

In Summary

• Ben Rice is the headline home run bet for Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees — best price +311 at Betcris.
• We compared every sportsbook's "to hit a home run" price for this game; the table below shows where each play pays the most.
• A home run prop's payout swings a lot book to book, so always take the best available number — that's the whole 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 Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees on June 21, 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
Ben Rice (NYY)	+311	Betcris	24.3%	32
JJ Bleday (CIN)	+357	Pinnacle	21.9%	32
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NYY)	+398	Kalshi	20.1%	32
Sal Stewart (CIN)	+400	NoVig	20.0%	31
Austin Wells (NYY)	+450	BetMGM	18.2%	27
Cody Bellinger (NYY)	+456	Kalshi	18.0%	31
Eugenio Suárez (CIN)	+480	Unibet	17.2%	31
Nathaniel Lowe (CIN)	+529	Kalshi	15.9%	31

The Top Play: Ben Rice

Ben Rice carries the shortest home run price in this game at +311 (24.3% implied), and the best number is at Betcris 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: JJ Bleday

For more payout, JJ Bleday is priced at +357 (21.9% implied), best at Pinnacle. 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:

• FOTP on Tails (1881-1406 graded record) likes Cincinnati Reds 0 Moneyline 1st5 (+100).
• MVPRO on Tails (1222-1166 graded record) likes Ben Rice Over 0.5 Total Home Runs (+312).
• MassMoneyline on Tails (329-317 graded record) likes Under 8.5 Total Runs (-115).
• Bank of Dennis on Tails (4158-3799 graded record) likes Cincinnati Reds Moneyline (+104).
• JediModi on Tails (553-1213 graded record) likes Paul Goldschmidt Over 0.5 Total Home Runs (+375).

More from these experts on Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees. Bank of Dennis, FOTP, JediModi, MVPRO 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 Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees today? Ben Rice at +311 (Betcris) 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 Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees 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.

Odds shown are the best available as of publication and move quickly. Shop live prices on OddsShopper. Bet 21+ where legal; play responsibly.