Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 picks including Marcell Ozuna, Cody Bellinger, and more for August 1st, 2024
Hitting a home run is the best thing an MLB hitter can do. It guarantees at least one run, and it's a pretty demoralizing outcome for the opposing team. On any given day, even one like today where several teams are off to travel, there will be plenty of home runs. Many sports bettors enjoy the prop bet in which they must predict who will hit them. For today, here are the best bets for just that.
MLB home run prop bets for August 1
5) Jake Burger: +425
Jake Burger has not done a lot of hitting at all this season (.235 batting average and .698 OPS). However, when he has hit the ball, it has often left the ballpark. He has 15 home runs on the year, and despite facing Charlie Morton, he's a good pick for today to add one.
4) Cody Bellinger: +400
Cody Bellinger only has 10 home runs so far this season, though he has missed some time with injury. The Chicago Cubs star has a good swing, though, and he has the lefty-righty matchup advantage against Sonny Gray today.
3) Jose Ramirez: +310
Jose Ramirez has been a prolific home run hitter all season. The Cleveland Guardians star has 27 (sixth-most in baseball) so far. His opposing pitcher is unknown, but he's one of the few power hitters playing today.
2) Marcell Ozuna: +250
Marcell Ozuna has been one of the best hitters in baseball this year, and he has tallied 31 home runs so far, which is tied for third among all hitters. He's facing an inexperienced starter for the Miami Marlins, so he's a safe pick for today's home run prop bets.
1) Willson Contreras: +225
In limited action due to a fractured arm, Willson Contreras has 13 home runs this season. His OPS of .890 suggests that he's been a quality slugger, so he is a good bet to go deep at any point. With a matchup with his former team on deck, look for him to go out of the ballpark.