Home runs are one of the biggest attractions in baseball. Friday’s MLB slate features several power hitters in favorable matchups. As such, there are plenty of home run prop bet opportunities.
Here’s a closer look at the top MLB home run prop bets for Friday.
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Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: May 8, 2026
5. James Wood (+396) (Marlins vs Reds)
The Miami Marlins will have Robby Snelling as the starting pitcher at loanDepot Park on Friday. Marlins’ stadium is huge, but James Wood possesses some of the highest recorded exit velocities this season.
Wood will be facing Shelling, who is making his MLB debut. The rookie pitcher lacks the veteran experience to navigate around Woods’ massive strike zone.
4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+372) (Blue Jays vs Angels)
Lefty pitcher Reid Detmers is the Los Angeles Angels’ starting pitcher for Friday’s game at the Rogers Centre. Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s numbers against lefty pitchers are great.
Moreover, Rogers Centre will be in a closed-dome setting on Friday. This eliminates wind variables and favors power hitters like Guerrero.
3. Nick Kurtz (+320) (Orioles vs Athletics)
Kyle Bradish will start for the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Camden Yards. The righty pitcher has been vulnerable lately. His ERA is 5.03, and he gave up five runs in four innings in his last outing.
Kurtz has the raw power to exploit the short dimensions in right field at Baltimore, particularly against a pitcher struggling with command.
2. Kyle Schwarber (+220) ( Philies vs Rockies)
Chase Dollander will be the Colorado Rockies’ starting pitcher at Citizens Bank Park. The rookie pitcher gave up six runs and eight hits in five innings in his last outing.
Schwarber is a rookie killer at home, and the winds at the Phillies ballpark favor lefty pull hitters like him.
1. Yordan Alvarez (+217) (Reds vs Astros)
Nick Lodolo will start for the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at the Great American Ball Park. Fly balls carry much further than average at the Reds ballpark.
The environment suits Yordan Alvarez’s profile. Alvarez is batting for average (.319) as well as power (12 homers).
(Source: DraftKings Sportsbook)
(NB: Odds subject to change)
Edited by Safeer M S
