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Yankees Star's Long Shot Derby Odds
14 Jul
Summary
- Ben Rice enters the MLB Home Run Derby with 29 home runs.
- He is viewed as a long shot with +850 odds to win the derby.
- The derby reverts to a 20-swing first round format.
New York Yankees All-Star Ben Rice is poised to make his Home Run Derby debut on Monday night, entering the event with 29 home runs for the season. Despite his impressive power numbers, Rice is currently listed as a long shot by oddsmakers, with odds of +850 to win. He also boasts +400 odds to reach the final and +125 odds to make the semifinals.
The Home Run Derby this year will feature a format change, reverting to a limited number of swings instead of timed rounds. Competitors will have 20 swings in the first round, followed by 15 in the second and final rounds. This shift could favor Rice, who has been hitting well recently, batting .400 with five home runs in his last eight games.
Analysts are considering Rice as a dark horse bet, particularly given the dimensions of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the event's venue. The park's shorter right-field porch and favorable park factors for left-handed hitters, including Rice, could offer an advantage. His odds to advance to the semifinals are +125, presenting an interesting betting opportunity.
