Giancarlo Stanton Leads Home Run Props Ahead of AL Wild Card Game

NEW YORK, NY – As the MLB postseason heats up, Giancarlo Stanton is set to take center stage in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card round. Stanton, the New York Yankees‘ designated hitter, has hit 24 home runs during the regular season despite playing only 77 games this year.

His power has been a key asset in the playoffs, where he boasts 18 career home runs, including seven in just 14 playoff games last year. The Yankees will face an elimination game against their rivals, with stakes high at Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2025.

Currently, Stanton’s home run betting odds are listed as high as +400, making him a strong candidate for home run prop bets on Thursday. The SportsLine Projection Model has identified Stanton as one of the best bets, especially given his impressive performance against left-handed pitchers, highlighted by a .951 OPS.

While Stanton has faced challenges in his first two postseason games this year, his solid playoff track record suggests he could break through this game. His potential opponent, a Red Sox pitcher, has not allowed a home run in his first four starts of the postseason. However, the weather in New York is expected to favor hitters, and Stanton’s track record against left-handed pitching strengthens the argument for his home run prospects.

DraftKings is offering Stanton’s home run prop at +400, which is favorable compared to the consensus odds of +323. With past successes including various home run prop bets earlier in the postseason, many are eager to see if Stanton can deliver once again.

The model’s success persists from the regular season, where it gained 32.44 units based on earlier predictions of Stanton and other players hitting home runs. Fans and bettors alike are keeping a close eye on this matchup as the Yankees look to extend their postseason run.