MLB home run betting continues to increase in popularity but sifting through hundreds of options on a busy day can be a grind. All 30 MLB teams will be in action on Wednesday, but by using splits, pitching matchups, MLB weather forecasts and other available data, you can start to hone in on a handful of top MLB HR picks. You can also use profit boosts and MLB bonus bets to further enhance the value of each MLB home run bet you place today. If you’re interested in MLB betting and wish to use the best sportsbook promos to wager on MLB home run picks on Aug. 13, check out all available offers below:

You can also get our best MLB HR bets from SportsLine’s team of Data Scientists, which uses the SportsLine Projection Model to reveal their betting projections for some of the most-bet MLB HR prop bets on Wednesday. The model simulates every game 10,000 times and we are up 58.15 units on our individual MLB HR picks this season after nailing Alex Bregman (+425) to homer on Tuesday. You can find even more picks in their daily blog, and see their game picks for Brewers vs. Pirates.

Best MLB home run picks for Wednesday, August 13:

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Julio Rodriguez, Mariners (+500, BetMGM)

Our model sees value here despite Trevor Rogers’ impressive 1.44 ERA over 10 starts. Rogers had a 4+ ERA from 2022–2024, and some regression could be due. Julio is swinging a hot bat with 12 HRs in his last 36 games. He’s also been better on the road, hitting .292 with an .885 OPS and 15 of his 23 HRs away from home. Rogers has allowed 44 career home runs—41 of them to right-handed hitters. While he’s been tough on both sides, righties have had slightly more success. We set Rodríguez’s line at +350 to homer, but you can find the listed price at BetMGM:

Riley Greene, Tigers (+450, DraftKings)

Greene remains a model favorite, especially when facing right-handed pitching—he’s hit 25 of his 27 HRs against RHPs. He’s heating up again with 3 doubles and a HR in his last 3 games. Greene is 2-for-2 in his career against Shane Smith. While Smith has been a bright spot for the White Sox, he’s struggled recently with an 8.49 ERA and 7 HRs allowed over his last 6 games. We set Greene’s line close to +300 to homer, but you can find this price at DraftKings and also use the latest DraftKings bonus offer to get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first wager of $5 or more and over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket:

Brandon Lowe, Rays (+400, BetMGM)

Lowe has 4 HRs in his last 7 games and continues to mash right-handed pitching. He’s hitting .297 with a .909 OPS and 20 HRs against RHPs this season. On the road, he’s batting .314 with 11 HRs in just 43 games, and he’ll be in a hitter-friendly park in Sacramento. A’s starter JT Ginn has allowed an .875 OPS at home and 8 HRs in 8 home starts. We set Lowe’s line at +314 to homer, but you can find this price at BetMGM, where you can also get up to $1,500 in bonus bets back if your first bet loses:

More MLB picks for Wednesday 

You’ve seen the model’s MLB HR prop picks for several players on Wednesday. Now, get MLB projections for every player prop at SportsLine.

Need more from SportsLine? See today’s best MLB picks from SportsLine’s Bruce Marshall, who is on an 93-83-1 roll (+1709) on MLB picks. 

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LARAMIE – Cort Roberson, one of the revered “Blue-collar Boys” from the 2022 NCAA Tournament team, set the standard for Wyoming walk-on players.
 
“To do a thankless job for four years, well now I have a chance to thank him,” UW head coach Sundance Wicks said after surprising Roberson last season with a scholarship for his final semester. “That was a special moment to me because I know how much this place means to him, I know how much sacrifice he has put into this. And he’s seen the best and the worst of it here, but that’s what makes him a real guy because we never get out of this thing unscarred.
 
“Cort Roberson will forever be a foxhole guy for me.”
 
Talan Taylor, a freshman walk-on Wicks added to complete the Cowboys’ 2025-26 roster, has had conversations with Roberson and aspires to earn respect from his coaches and teammates while doing the dirty work to get the program back into the spotlight.
 
The 6-foot-4 guard grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, dreaming of playing in the Arena-Auditorium because his father and other family members are proud UW graduates.
 
“Getting the opportunity to be a walk-on here just knowing Sundance, I felt like I couldn’t pass that up because I love the University of Wyoming and the opportunity to wear the brown and gold has always been a special thing in my life,” Taylor said. “My dad grew up in Star Valley and I have family throughout the whole state. He raised me to love Wyoming and going to sporting events, so I’ve always just loved the Pokes.”
 
Former UW head coach Jeff Linder, who recruited Roberson, contacted Taylor before leaving for Texas Tech. During a visit to campus last season, Wicks told him to think about walking on with the Cowboys instead of pursing opportunities to play in junior college.
 
“I wanted a walk-on who has a deep-seeded love for the Cowboys more than anything else,” Wicks said. “Somebody who has got a past here. His dad and his uncle both got two degrees from the University of Wyoming. Talan has pictures of himself with Larry Nance Jr. He loves the Cowboys, and I wanted that to be in our locker room, just a love for Wyoming.”
 
Admittedly, Taylor was not feeling the love during the grueling eight weeks of summer workouts Wicks and his staff put the team through. He was injured during the early portion of the sessions and was still catching his breath long after the final sets of sprints at 7,220 feet.
 
Adjusting to the Mountain West level of play is an ongoing process for Taylor and other newcomers coming up from high school, junior college and Division II ranks.
 
“I’m doing everything with the team, and I feel just as much a part of it as everybody else. Sundance has made that clear and talked about how I have the same opportunity as everybody else. I’m just trying to prove myself like everybody else,” Taylor said. “I definitely have to improve level wise. (Last week) we did a running competition, and I need to be in better shape if I want the opportunity to show everything I’ve got. It’s a step up and these eight weeks have shown that, but I felt I’ve improved.”
 
Taylor averaged 14.0 points and 4.3 rebounds while leading Hillcrest High School to the Idaho state tournament title game. He recorded over 100 made 3-pointers in his final two high school seasons and shot 41 percent from behind the arc as a junior with 60 makes.
 
“You can always have an idea in your mind what it’s like, but until you get in the trenches it’s like Mike Tyson, everybody’s got a plan until I punch you in the face,” Wicks said of Taylor’s early transition from high school to UW. “I think this summer kind of punched Talan in the face a little bit and that’s a good thing because you learn how to handle hard. …
 
“One thing I know, if you have a deep seeded love for something it’s going to be really hard for you to hang those sneakers up. He’s got a real chance to be a Cort Roberson type in the future.”
 
(Editor’s note: This is the 10th in a 12-part series introducing fans to UW’s new men’s basketball players. Next up: Simm-Marten Saadi).
 
If you are interested in learning more about NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) or would like to support our student-athletes, please visit 1wyo.org. 1WYO was created out of Wyoming’s culture of neighbor helping neighbor. The mission is to promote and strengthen local charitable organizations and develop Wyoming student athletes. 
 
Follow Ryan for more stories on Wyoming athletics on X at @By_RyanThorburn on Facebook at Wyoming Athletics and Instagram at wyoathletics. Also follow him at Pokes Insider at Gowyo.com/pokesinsider.

This show features prospects who hope to earn UFC contracts by showcasing their skills inside the octagon. The most notable graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series is former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, who has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the UFC. UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is also a DWCS graduate.

A DraftKings Sportsbook bettor had a big win on the first episode of DWCS last season, turning $150 into over $2,200 with a four-leg Dana White’s Contender Series Parlay Bet featuring the following picks:

● Jose Delgado Moneyline

● Bruno Lopes Moneyline

● Mansur Abdul-Malik Moneyline

● Rami Hamed To Win By Decision

As a result of all of these outcomes hitting in the Parlay Bet, the DWCS bettor took home $2,211.62.

Dana White’s Contender Series airs on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Week 1 features an exciting fight between two large middleweights: Ilian Bouafia and Neemias Santana.

Dana White’s Contender Series Odds: Week 1

● Neemias Santana (+190) vs. Ilian Bouafia (-250)

● Ty Miller (-154) vs. Jimmy Drago (+120)

● Baysangur Susurkaev (-425) vs. Murtaza Talha (+300)

● George Mangos (-154) vs. Radley Da Silva (+120)

● Chris Ewert (-154) vs. Yuri Panferov (+120)

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app or check out Dana White’s Contender Series Odds Page!

The inaugural SA Water Polo Winter Series delivered world-class action, record crowds, and a big boost for South African water polo.

Gqeberha, South Africa (12 August 2025) – The Newton Park Indoor Pool in Gqeberha was the stage for a thrilling debut of the South Africa Water Polo Winter Series that took place from 8 to 10 August, where the Rhinos men’s and Elephants women’s teams powered their way to overall victory.

The three-day tournament brought together 112 of South Africa’s top senior water polo players. Drafted into four franchise squads, namely the Rhinos, Buffaloes, Elephants, and Lions. All battling it out for a share of the R224,000 prize purse.

The men’s final was a heart-stopper. After a tense 13–13 draw in regular time, the Rhinos edged past the previously unbeaten Lions with an 8–7 penalty shoot-out win.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Rhinos captain Jonathan Swanepoel. “To have a game of such swings up by two, down by two and then an opportunity to win it at the end with three rounds of penalties  that was definitely one for the spectators!”

The 24-year-old, who has competed at three world championships, believes events like this are vital for the sport’s growth.

“A tournament of this level of quality and professionalism is exactly what this country needs, and what the world needs, so I’m feeling really inspired and looking forward to many more of these to come.”

In the women’s competition, the Elephants were unstoppable, going unbeaten into the final. They led from the first chukka against the Rhinos and held on for an 11–10 win, despite a strong late surge from their opponents.

A high-calibre event indeed, as 2020 Tokyo Olympian and veteran of four world championships, Nicola Macleod praised the franchise system for its competitive balance.

“I’m so proud of the team,” said Elephants captain Nicola. “Last night we had to play catch up, so we weren’t going to do that again. Being out in front gave us a lot more composure, as you don’t necessarily need to score, you just have to make sure you don’t concede.”

Bronze went to the Buffaloes men’s team with a 13–11 win over the Elephants, while the Lions women claimed a 10–8 victory over the Buffaloes.

Tournament director Siegfried Lokotsch was thrilled with the response.

“The standard of water polo on display and the level of intensity was incredible. I haven’t seen water polo like that in at least 15 years,” he said. “For a first event, the vibe was also fantastic… we got much more support than we anticipated.”

The Winter Series, the first national tournament under South Africa Water Polo (SAWP), also hosted a development clinic for 68 young players. This included those from under-resourced communities. Coached by big names in the water polo fraternity like Lwazi Madi, Kelsey Thomson, and Chad Roman.

It was a weekend of high-intensity action and big wins.

Sources: Supplied 

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An NBA scout who was in attendance to watch Slovenia play Germany during a EuroBasket friendly was amazed by how “incredible” Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić looked.

Dončić has lost 30 pounds since last summer, a league source told DallasHoopsJournal.com.

“Man, he looks incredible,” the NBA scout told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “He’s quicker and more explosive. He’s getting by people more easily. I think he’s on a mission, man. I think he’s gonna win MVP and the scoring title next season. He wants to get revenge on Dallas for basically fat-shaming him.”

Dončić led the NBA in points per game during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 33.9 points.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Dončić last season because general manager Nico Harrison had issues with the five-time All-Star’s weight, diet, work ethic and conditioning. Dončić dealt with a serious calf injury last season, preventing him from getting into the elite shape he’s in right now.

One of the best players in the NBA, Dončić played in 28 games with the Lakers last season after the Mavericks shockingly traded him in February. The skillful point-forward averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists with the purple and gold.

Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 postseason in five games, but Dončić played well offensively, averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists despite being “out of shape.”

Dončić, 26, signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on August 2. He recruited Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to Los Angeles this offseason.

“I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one,” Dončić said after signing his extension. “This is an amazing organization, and I truly believe in what we’re building together.

“I’m going to keep working as hard as I can to bring another championship to Los Angeles and to make Laker Nation proud. This is just the beginning. I’m excited for what’s ahead and to keep building something special with this team.”

Dončić enters next season with career averages of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists with the Mavericks and Lakers. He’s third in NBA history in points per game, trailing only NBA icons Michael Jordan (30.12) and Wilt Chamberlain (30.07).

Lakers second-year head coach JJ Redick is expected to start Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton next season. Dončić is looking to win his first NBA title. He lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals with the Mavericks in five games.

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Second-ranked Marshall men’s soccer continues its pre-season exhibition schedule tonight.

The Thundering Herd will host Radford at Hoops Family Field beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Marshall had a capacity crowd on Saturday for the fans’ first exhibition with Villanova.

Admission is free again tonight.

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