Casey Wilson's MLB Prop Bets for 8/26/2025 center four homer props: Aaron Judge, James Wood, Taylor Ward, and Nick Kurtz. Yankee Stadium’s wind-out setup and Gore’s four-seamer usage boost Judge’s odds, while the Nationals' Wood taps a favorable righty matchup. Ward benefits from Corbin’s lefty weakness, and Kurtz targets Morton in a park-friendly swing for the fence.

The piece stresses a disciplined, bankroll-conscious approach: avoid chasing four HRs, lean into round-robin stacking, and shop odds across FanDuel and DraftKings. It leans on pitch-mix and BVP data to sharpen edge for fantasy and betting.

Francisco Lindor is heating up for the Mets, riding an 11-game hit streak and four homers in that span as he pushes toward another 30-homer season. He’s at 25 through 127 games in 2025 and carries MLB homer odds up to +475 Sunday against Bryce Elder and the Braves, fuel for a strong betting angle given his 6-10 line with 2 homers vs Elder. Beyond Lindor, Soto and Nick Kurtz also draw attention as top HR bets, with a model-driven approach backing value plays across the slate and BetMGM parlay potential of +10480.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, boasting a standout run this season and carving out several big-parlay winners. New user promos from BetMGM, FanDuel and bet365 back the wagering case, while bettors can find MLB HR props for most games across major sportsbooks. This is a Sunday-long value play landscape with Lindor as a centerpiece for Mets backers.

Nick Kurtz has transformed a scouting buzz into MVP-caliber production for Oakland, blazing through MLB pitching since the All-Star break. He leads the league in several second-half metrics, posting a blistering blend of average, on-base, and slugging that stacks with elite clutch hitting. The breakout has not only solidified him as the AL Rookie of the Year favorite but also showcased his power, patience, and contact skills as the cornerstone of the A’s order.

Oakland’s 2024 draft class—headlined by Kurtz and supported by top picks like Tommy White and Gage Jump—shaped a bold over-slot strategy that now looks brilliantly efficient. Kurtz’s rapid ascent, from Wake Forest prospect to a probable MVP front-runner, has coincided with an array of young talents contributing in the majors. The class’s college-heavy pedigree and quick arrivals signal a rising wave for the franchise and a new benchmark for evaluating left-handed youth in today’s game.

As teammates like Jacob Wilson and Shea Langeliers chase the same breakout arc, the A’s look poised to leverage this core into sustained relevance. The larger narrative positions Kurtz not just as a breakout star, but as a potential franchise anchor whose development could redefine Oakland’s competitive arc in the near term. More MLB coverage from Sports Illustrated follows.