DraftKings’ “King of the Diamond” promotion continues Friday, June 13th. You may be asking, what is the “King of the Diamond”? For an in-depth breakdown of this promotion, you can read our How to Play King of the Diamond article on DraftKings Network. Below is a quick summary:’
- Opt into the promotion on DraftKings Sportsbook
- Choose between 2-5 players to place in any type of parlay (Same Game Parlay, SGPx) with a “To Hit a Home Run” bet. (Examples: Aaron Judge 1+ Home Run, Shohei Ohtani 2+ home runs, etc.)
- King of the Diamond is awarded to all MLB players who hit 1 or more home runs as part of the highest-scoring MLB team (from eligible games) of the day.
**The Pirates-Cubs game at 2:20 p.m. ET is NOT part of this promotion**
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DraftKings King of the Diamond Strategy
Essentially, two conditions must be met to be eligible to win part of the King of the Diamond jackpot: one or more players must hit a home run and play for the team with the highest score that night. One way to determine which players to pick is to identify the teams with the highest projected totals for that night. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, these are currently the highest projected team totals as of 9:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Highest MLB team totals for Friday, June 13th
- Baltimore Orioles 5.5 runs vs. Los Angeles Angels (over -110 under -120)
- Atlanta Braves 5.5 runs vs. Colorado Rockies (over -110, under -120)
- Texas Rangers 4.5 runs vs. Chicago White Sox (over -135, under +105)
- Arizona Diamondbacks 4.5 runs vs. San Diego Padres (over -120, under -110)
- San Diego Padres 4.5 runs at Arizona Diamondbacks (over -115, under -115)
MLB Starting Pitchers: Most home runs allowed
Of tonight’s starting pitchers, here is a list of those who have allowed the most home runs this season. In parentheses, the breakdown shows home runs allowed to right-handed and left-handed batters.
- Jack Kochanowicz (LAA) vs. Baltimore Orioles: 11 home runs allowed; 1.4 HR/9 (1 vs. RHB, 10 vs. LHB)
- Taj Bradley (TB) vs. New York Mets: 10 home runs allowed; 1.2 HR/9 (5 vs. RHB, 5 vs. LHB)
- Bryce Elder (ATL) vs. Colorado Rockies: 9 home runs allowed; 1.4 HR/9 (6 vs. RHB, 3 vs. LHB)
- Gavin Williams (CLE) at Mariners: 9 home runs allowed; 1.2 HR/9 (4 vs. RHB, 5 vs. LHB)
MLB Weather Notes for tonight:
-Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals (early rain; delay possible)
-Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles (early rain; delay possible)
-Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies (light rain; in-game delay possible)
-Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves (rain in the area; in-game delay possible)
DraftKings King of the Diamond Home Run Picks for Friday, June 13
Wyatt Langford to hit a home run +425 vs. Chicago White Sox
The Rangers’ offense has surged in June, averaging 5.9 runs per game and hitting 16 home runs through 10 games. Tonight, they face White Sox starter Adrian Houser, who makes his fifth start of the season. Houser, a likely regression candidate, boasts a 1.48 ERA but a 3.22 xERA, suggesting potential vulnerability. A sinkerball pitcher, he throws his sinker 40% of the time. Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has excelled against sinkers this season, posting a .170 ISO and .344 wOBA. Given their recent form, the Rangers could lead all offenses in scoring on tonight’s slate.
Jackson Merrill to hit a home run +400 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
This game carries strong offensive potential, with a 9.5-run total, the second-highest on the slate. The Padres’ offense was electric in their recent series against the Dodgers, racking up 20 runs over three games. Now, they face Arizona’s Ryne Nelson, a contact-oriented starter with a 4.74 ERA and 4.87 FIP in his fifth start of the season, alongside a 4.00+ xERA. Nelson, who has also pitched in relief this year, rarely lasts beyond five innings, doing so in only one of his four starts. This puts pressure on the Diamondbacks’ struggling bullpen, a clear advantage for San Diego’s potent lineup.
Jordan Westburg to hit a home run +650 vs. Los Angeles Angels
A standout stat from earlier is the home run split for Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz, who has allowed a slate-high 11 home runs this season, 10 of them to left-handed batters. The Orioles, with a slate-leading 5.5 implied run total, will likely draw significant attention tonight. While stars like Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins are strong picks, Jordan Westburg could fly under the radar. Westburg has quietly hit six home runs in 26 games this season, building on his 18-homer campaign last year, proving his power potential. With focus likely on Baltimore’s bigger names, Westburg offers compelling value at higher odds.
Matt Olson to hit a home run +220 vs. Colorado Rockies
Matt Olson is likely a popular pick tonight as the Braves face the Rockies. German Marquez’s 7.00 ERA overstates his struggles, but his 5.08 xERA still signals vulnerability. Of the seven home runs he’s allowed, five have been hit by left-handed batters like Olson. Once Marquez exits, the Rockies’ struggling bullpen—posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.4 home runs per nine innings over 31 innings in the past week—takes over, offering further opportunity for Atlanta’s offense. If you’re comfortable with a chalky play, Olson and the Braves are a strong choice.
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