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Top 3 Sluggers to Bet on for 2026 Home Run Derby: Schwarber, Caminero, Rice
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It's "Derby Dingers," and three sluggers stand out as the best bets to take home the 2026 Home Run Derby crown. Kyle Schwarber gets the hometown spotlight in Philadelphia after leading the majors in home runs during the first half.
Junior Caminero returns after last year's runner-up finish, bringing elite bat speed and jaw-dropping raw power. Meanwhile, Ben Rice offers intriguing long-shot value, pairing some of baseball's best power metrics with the comfort of having his father on the mound.
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If you're looking for the best Home Run Derby bets, these three sluggers have the power, experience, and value to put on a show Monday night.
All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change. DraftKings does not sponsor this content.
Best Home Run Derby Props
Kyle Schwarber to Win (+310)
If you're betting the Home Run Derby, start with Kyle Schwarber. He leads the majors in home runs, gets to swing in front of the Philly faithful, and has unfinished business after falling short in previous Derby appearances. Add in the comfort of having Phillies assistant hitting coach Rafael Pena throwing to him, and everything is lined up for Schwarber to finally bring the Derby trophy home Monday night.
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Junior Caminero to Win (+425)
If you're looking for value in the Home Run Derby, Junior Caminero is the play. Last year's runner-up returns with even more thunder in his bat, leading the majors in average bat speed and regularly launching 450-plus-foot moonshots. The new Derby format rewards that kind of raw power, and Caminero already knows how to handle the pressure. With familiar thrower Tomas Francisco back on the mound and plus-money odds on the board, this is the value pick to win it all Monday night.
Ben Rice to Win (+850)
Want a long shot with serious upside? Ben Rice is your Derby dart throw. The Yankees slugger absolutely crushes baseballs, ranking among the league's elite in hard-hit rate and barrel percentage. Better yet, he'll have his father, Dan Rice, on the mound, giving him the perfect rhythm from the first swing. With every swing carrying extra weight in this year's format and +850 odds on the board, Rice has all the tools to pull off a Derby upset.
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2026 MLB HR Leaders
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DH Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies (32)
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OF Yordan Alvarez , Houston Astros (31)
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1B Ben Rice, New York Yankees (29)
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3B Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays (28)
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RF James Wood, Washington Nationals (28)
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports Betting section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
