Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 picks including Jose Altuve, Shohei Ohtani, and more for August 31, 2024

All 30 MLB teams will take to the field to mark the final day of the penultimate month of the season. As such, fans have plenty of opportunities to witness some baseballs get clobbered out of the park.

Today, by using odds supplied by DraftKings, we will be profiling the top MLB stars by their odds of going deep. Keep reading to see which stars you might want to back on Saturday.

Top MLB Home Run Prop Bets - August 31

Kyle Schwarber +290

Although Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies may not be showing power of past seasons, the 2024 MLB season has been one of his best years at the plate. Schwarber's .240 batting average is his highest since 2021, and his 93 walks lead the NL.

That said, Schwarber is still a top power threat. Entering Saturday's game against the Braves, Schwarber has not logged a home run since August 14, and is thus well-due for one.

Corey Seager +190

After a rather regrettable start to the year, Corey Seager has found his stride. Since August 1, the Rangers shortstop has logged 11 of his total 19 home runs this year. On Saturday against the A's, Seager will seek his 13th homer in his 37th career game against the divisional foes.

"Corey Seager becomes the FIRST left-handed hitting SS to reach 200 home runs!" - Michael Bier

Jose Altuve +450

Jose Altuve's 18 home runs now officially top the 17 he recorded last year. A .298 hitter on the season, Altuve has hit to a .886 OPS with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs over the past fourteen days. Watch out for the Venezuelan to make an impact on Saturday as his Astros take on the surging Kansas City Royals.

Colton Cowser +350

The first AL rookie to reach 20 home runs in the 2024 MLB season, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser fits right in with his team's super-slugging mentality. A .247/.325/.453 hitter through 128 games this season, Cowser's .430 slugging percentage over the past thirty days is tied with Anthony Santander for the best on the team.

Shohei Ohtani +220

Never a bad pick, Shohei Ohtani has hit two solo homers over the course of his past three games. Currently the NL leader in home runs, runs scored, slugging and OPS, the Dodgers will look to Ohtani during this important series against the D-Backs.

"ONE OF ONE. SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE FIRST PLAYER EVER WITH 43 HOME RUNS AND 43 STOLEN BASES IN THE SAME SEASON." - MLB

In 17 career games against Arizona, Ohtani has hit an even .333 with 8 home runs.