As baseball fans gear up for a thrilling Friday, the focus shifts to home run prop bets with expert insights from SportsLine's Matt Severance. With no NBA or NHL games on the slate, the excitement builds as the United States kicks off World Cup action against Paraguay at 9 ET in Los Angeles.

In the absence of home games for the Colorado Rockies, the Oakland Athletics host them in Las Vegas, where previous matchups against Milwaukee showcased a home run frenzy. As the Athletics prepare for their move to Las Vegas, the city’s ballpark might soon become even more favorable for hitters than Coors Field.

Top Home Run Picks for June 12:

• Jackson Chourio, Brewers (+420, FanDuel)
• Matt Vierling, Tigers (+920, DraftKings)

Jackson Chourio of the Brewers is the standout pick, facing the Phillies at 7:40 ET. Chourio, a promising 22-year-old outfielder, has been in stellar form, hitting .343 with four homers and eight RBIs over the past week. He enters the game with a two-game home run streak, facing a struggling Andrew Painter of the Phillies, who has a 6.21 ERA.

On the other hand, Matt Vierling of the Tigers is also drawing attention, albeit as a more surprising choice. With a batting average of .205, Vierling has hit four homers this season. He faces Tanner Bibee of the Guardians, against whom he has had success, hitting two homers in 15 at-bats.

The betting landscape looks promising for both players, especially with favorable conditions at their respective ballparks. Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely as the action unfolds.