Home Run Predictions, Props and Parlay for MLB Thursday [8/31/2023]

We're not going to lie: Thursday's MLB slate is rough. But where others see difficulty, we see opportunity with our MLB Home Run Parlay for Thursday, August 31. Today's parlay features two players from the Braves vs. Dodgers game as we compare our MLB predictions data against the sportsbook lines to try and determine where we might have an edge over the 'books. Read on for our full analysis below, and don't forget to check out our brand-new free parlay generator for more great bets. 

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Thursday MLB Parlay Analysis

Braves vs. Dodgers 10:10PM ET

LEG 1: Matt Olson 1+ HR (+190) with PointsBet

If ever there was an advertisement for someone who was due, it would be Matt Olson. The Braves slugger has been in a dinger rut over the past two weeks, not homering since August 13. Despite the lean run, Olson has still been getting bat on ball, recording a hit in each of his last seven games. He's seeing the ball well, and we know he can hit dingers - it's just a matter of time before that run is broken.

Coming up against him to start things off will be Dodgers pitcher Lance Lynn. The former White Sox right hander has fit into L.A well with the team winning in each of his five games, but he does give up home runs, allowing multi-home runs in four of his last eight starts. He's going to be tested against the might of this Atlanta batting lineup.

LEG 2: Ronald Acuna Jr 1+ HR (+425) with PointsBet

Acuna Jr. has a tasty record against Lance Lynn throughout his career with a .333 avg to go along with a single home run. Like Olson, Acuna has been in the midst of a hitting spree, recording a hit in eight of his last nine games. The man is a reliable source of runs for the Braves and is in a great position to attack a pitcher who can at times leak home runs.

⚾️ Braves vs. Dodgers Predictions
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MLB +1200 Home Run Parlay Thursday, August 31, 2023

1️⃣ Matt Olson 1+ HR
2️⃣ Ronald Acuna Jr 1+ HR

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