As the World Cup captures attention on Thursday, June 11, the MLB features eight games, including three evening matchups. SportsLine expert Adam Thompson zeroes in on these games, offering his top home run picks for the night, spotlighting players poised to break out of slumps.

Adam Thompson, a seasoned expert with a proven track record in sports betting, has rejoined SportsLine after a successful stint as the primary betting analyst for the Gambling.com Group. Known for his analytics-driven approach, Thompson has shown impressive results, recording over 70 units in MLB and more than 60 units in NBA betting over the past two seasons.

Best Home Run Picks for Thursday, June 11:

• Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves (+429)
• Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles (+406)

Austin Riley, the third baseman for the Atlanta Braves, has not hit a home run in over two weeks but possesses considerable power, having tallied eight home runs this season. He faces Michael Kay, a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who has allowed 10 home runs in a stadium known for its favorable conditions for hitters. With the wind blowing at 20 mph from right to left, Riley has a chance to end his homer drought if he can connect.

Gunnar Henderson, shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, is also in play, boasting 13 home runs and facing off against Bryan Woo, who struggles more on the road and has a tendency to give up home runs. Henderson has a favorable history against Woo, having hit a home run during their previous encounter. With the wind blowing out to right field, conditions appear favorable for Henderson to regain his home run touch.