Jose Altuve Highlighted as Top Home Run Pick for Thursday's Game

Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve, at 35, continues to impress with 17 home runs and an .806 OPS through 98 games this season, making him a top home run pick for Thursday's matchup against Athletics pitcher Luis Severino. Altuve boasts a strong career history against Severino, hitting .302 (13-for-43) with a home run and no walks, indicating an aggressive approach. He's currently on a four-game hitting streak, including four multi-hit performances in his last seven outings. SportsLine analysts view his +675 odds from BetMGM as excellent value, particularly considering his strong performance at home this season, where he's hitting .316 with 10 home runs in 51 games.