Free MLB home run picks May 1: Braves' Ozzie Albies facing ideal pitcher in thin air at Coors Field on Friday
Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies is highlighted as a strong home run pick for Friday's MLB games due to favorable matchups against Rockies pitcher Jose Quintana at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Rangers' Joc Pederson is also recommended, with strong career stats against Tigers starter Jack Flaherty. The article provides betting insights and promotional offers for sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel.
- ▪Ozzie Albies is batting .323 with seven home runs and a .540 slugging percentage in the 2026 season.
- ▪Albies has a 1.553 OPS in 19 career at-bats against Jose Quintana, including three home runs.
- ▪Joc Pederson has a .773 slugging percentage against Jack Flaherty with three home runs in 21 career at-bats.
- ▪Jose Quintana has allowed four home runs in 18.1 innings pitched and has struggled with strikeouts in 2026.
- ▪Jack Flaherty has walked 22 batters in 25.1 innings and has not lasted more than 3.1 innings in his last two starts.
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Free MLB home run picks May 1: Braves' Ozzie Albies facing ideal pitcher in thin air at Coors Field on Friday SportsLine expert Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 1 By Matt Severance May 1, 2026 at 5:40 pm ET • 3 min read While the first round of the 2026 NBA and NHL Playoffs could largely be wrapped up on Friday, May 1, the 2026 MLB season has just started. Teams are still attempting to find their footing but some early contenders have gotten off to strong starts, like the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.
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