Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 picks including Aaron Judge, Jazz Chrisholm and more for July 12, 2024

As yet another weekend of MLB action unfolds, all eyes will be on the lucky players selected for the 94th MLB All-Star Game next week. Needless to say, all 30 of the league's clubs will be looking to enter the midsummer break on a high note.

Here's a closer look at the MLB stars with the best chances of hitting a home run on Friday, according to the latest odds.

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Picks - July 12

#1. Jazz Chrisholm Jr. (+280)

As trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Bahamian will seek to play an important role for his team as they kick off a series with the Reds on Thursday.

Chisholm is on track to play 100 games for the first time since the 2021 season, and has exhibited considerable power. He is now hitting .256 with 11 home runs in 89 games, setting a course to reach a career-high in the long ball category.

#2. Bryce Harper (+265)

Bryce Harper's presence in the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their Thursday night clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers was a relief for fans in the City of Brotherly Love. The two-time MVP bruised his hand on Tuesday and did not play Wednesday.

"Bryce Harper's 1,600th career hit gives the @Phillies the early lead" - MLB

Harper is now only one home run shy of matching his number of 21 bombs that were recorded in 2023. A .264 hitter against LA, Harper has 10 homers and 32 RBIs in 56 career MLB games against the Dodgers.

#3. Yordan Alvarez (+330)

Yordan Alvarez's six home runs and 1.099 OPS since June 10 lead the Houston Astros in both categories. Having just been named an All-Star for the third straight season, the 6-foot-5 Cuban will be digging in for the Battle of Texas this weekend.

Alvarez has dominated his team's cross-state rival since making his MLB debut back in 2019. Over the course of 56 games against the Rangers, Alvarez has hit .303 with 16 home runs and 41 RBIs.

#4. Marcell Ozuna (+255)

In the absence of slugger Ronald Acuna Jr., Marcell Ozuna has stepped up to become the primary supplier of offense for the Atlanta Braves. Ozuna's 75 RBIs lead the NL, and he appears to be on track to hit his highest average since 2017.

"Marcell Ozuna goes to straightaway center for his 23rd HR of the season." - MLB

In the past seven games, Ozuna has been particularly lethal, hitting .321/.333/.714 with three home runs and eight RBIs, helping his team go 4-2 over the past week of play.

#5. Aaron Judge (+165)

Predictably, Aaron Judge has the best odds to hit a home run on July 12. The New York Yankees captain already has 32 home runs, enough to lead the majors and place him on track to beat the 62 home runs that he hit in 2022 to set an MLB record.

Judge and Co. will take on the O's this weekend in a series that promises to be jam-packed with offense.