MLB teams will look to start the crucial month of September with a strong performance at the plate. Home run prop bets are one of the best and most engaging ways to predict which players will have the best day offensively. Here's a look at the MLB Home Run Prop Bets for September 1.
#5 Oneil Cruz +450
Oneil Cruz has an 11-game hitting streak stretching through August 20. He averaged .389 last month and has easily looked like one of the best batters in all of baseball. However, he has yet to hit a home run since the 10th of last month and will be looking to break that drought and start September with a bang.
#4 Manny Machado +400
Manny Machado has been hot at the plate for the Padres, recording 14 hits, including three doubles and three home runs. He recorded a .940 OPS in month of August. The Padres will face Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Pepiot who has 2.08 ERA over his last three starts.
#3 Julio Rodriguez +350
Julio Rodriguez has regained some much-needed form for the Mariners. He has six RBIs over his last three games, including two home runs against the Angels and Rays. The Mariners will face Angels rookie starter Caden Dana, giving J-Rod a good opportunity to go yard.
#2 Juan Soto +280
Juan Soto has yet to clear the fence after hitting his career-high 37th home run of the season against the Colorado Rockies on August 25. The Yankees outfielder is second in the season OPS with 1.010 and will look to improve his .222 batting average for August. Soto is 3-for-8 in his career against Cardinals projected starter Milkes Mikolas.
#1 Aaron Judge +210
Aaron Judge is experiencing a bit of a drought compared to his high standards. The 32-year-old, like fellow Yankees outfielder Soto, has yet to go yard since the game against the Rockies. He has recorded four hits and five walks during this period but has only 1 RBI. The Bombers' captain remains on track to break his own American League record of 62 home runs this season.