Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays Home Run Picks Today (6/22)
In Summary
- Junior Caminero is the headline home run bet for Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays — best price +340 at Fanatics.
- 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 Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero (TB) | +340 | Fanatics | 22.7% | 31 |
| Jac Caglianone (KC) | +525 | BetMGM | 16.0% | 31 |
| Salvador Perez (KC) | +525 | Bet365 | 16.0% | 30 |
| Jonathan Aranda (TB) | +529 | Kalshi | 15.9% | 32 |
| Cedric Mullins (TB) | +540 | Circa | 15.6% | 5 |
| Yandy Díaz (TB) | +550 | Bet365 | 15.4% | 31 |
| Carter Jensen (KC) | +660 | DraftKings | 13.2% | 30 |
| Michael Massey (KC) | +680 | FanDuel | 12.8% | 30 |
The Top Play: Junior Caminero
Junior Caminero carries the shortest home run price in this game at +340 (22.7% implied), and the best number is at Fanatics across the 31 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: Jac Caglianone
For more payout, Jac Caglianone is priced at +525 (16.0% implied), best at BetMGM. 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:
- MoneyBadgerJake on Tails (1002-1136 graded record) likes Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 Run Line (+125).
- @BettingPix on Tails (525-392 graded record) likes Michael Wacha Over 16.5 Total Pitching Outs (-110).
- EMac on Tails (255-323 graded record) likes Chandler Simpson Over 0.5 Total Stolen Bases (+525).
More from these experts on Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays. @BettingPix posts 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 Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays today? Junior Caminero at +340 (Fanatics) 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 Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays 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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