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Home Run Derby 2015 betting odds: Who’s the favorite?

By Jack Crosby

Jul 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates defeated the Reds 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates defeated the Reds 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /
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Now that we know who will be participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday, the betting odds have been released

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As we reach the midway point of the 2015 MLB season, it’s time to get set for one of the most exciting events of the summer, the Home Run Derby. While the All-Star Game on Tuesday is fun and all, there’s no question that fans get the biggest kick out of seeing some of the best sluggers in the game launching bombs throughout Monday night.

Recently we learned who the eight participants will be in the annual competition on Monday, and there’s not really any shortage of star power as usual. Also as usual, the betting action on this event will be rampant throughout the country, so people are probably wondering about the lines to open.

Well, here’s a look at the early betting odds for the 2015 Home Run Derby.

Todd Frazier: 7/2
Kris Bryant: 5/1
Prince Fielder: 11/2
Albert Pujols: 6/1
Anthony Rizzo: 13/2
Josh Donaldson: 7/1
Joc Pederson: 7/1
Manny Machado: 7/1

Given the year that he’s having thus far, it’s no shock that Todd Frazier is the favorite right now to take the Home Run Derby. Through 82 games this season, Frazier has blasted 25 home runs for the Reds, immediately throwing him at the top of the list.

It also shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that Kris Bryant is the next closest favorite in Vegas. Although he hasn’t played a full season and only has 12 home runs so far, but Bryant has the sweet swing that can do some serious damage in a Home Run Derby environment. It wouldn’t be all that shocking to see Bryant walk away with the trophy come Monday night.

(h/t Hardball Talk)

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