The MLB season is finally here! Opening day is March 27th, meaning it’s time to lock in those last-second futures bets on players who are about to have a great season. Here are some picks that I am all over for the upcoming season. To stay up to date on all my plays and our premium picks at Blitz Sports Media, follow Blitz Bets on X!
Austin Riley 30+ Home Runs (-132)
The 2024 season was a season to forget for Atlanta. Injuries plagued the team all season long. Third baseman Austin Riley fell victim to the injury bug and was only able to appear in 110 games. Riley and the rest of the Atlanta Braves are healthy again and ready to put up massive numbers like they did in 2023. From 2021 to 2023, Riley has averaged 36 home runs a year. Prior to last season, Riley was the epitome of durability, playing in 159 games a year from 2021 to 2023. There’s no reason to doubt his durability after a full offseason to heal, Riley should be able to hit in the ballpark of 35-40 home runs this season.
Kyle Tucker 30+ Home Runs (+104)
Like Riley, Kyle Tucker dealt with injuries that limited him to only 78 games played. In those 78 games, Tucker showed a vastly improved power swing, hitting 23 home runs. Tucker was on a pace for just under 48 home runs in a full 162-game season. Tucker, now a member of the Chicago Cubs, is in a contract year and will want to show teams he can put up MVP numbers over a full season. Even if Tucker’s power reduces to his career norm, he hit the 30-homer threshold two out of the last three seasons, and the season he didn’t hit 30, he finished with 29 home runs.
Rafael Devers 30+ Home Runs (-113)
Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox had some drama in the offseason regarding what position he will be primarily playing in 2025. The Red Sox announced that Devers will serve as the primary designated hitter. The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to play third base and add some lineup protection behind Devers. From 2021 to 2024, Devers has averaged 32 home runs a season. Adding some much-needed protection in the lineup, Devers should be able to not only replicate a 30-homer season, but he should be able to hit closer to 40 home runs.
Yordan Alvarez 30+ Home Runs (-260)
Yordan Alvarez is one of the best power hitters of his generation. Alvarez has hit over 30 home runs for four straight seasons. Alvarez should be a lock for 30+ home runs, barring injuries. While Alvarez’s 30+ home run line might not have straight value at -260, you can throw him into a parlay to boost the odds a good amount.
Parlay? Parlay!
Who doesn’t love a little futures parlay? If you were to parlay all four of these players to hit 30+ home runs, it would be valued at +835 on Fanduel.