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Even with a few MLB teams not playing, many batters are expected to hit a home run on Monday. It's a fairly common occurrence in the modern game, and predicting who will hit one each day has become a prominent prop bet. Each player has a theoretical chance with the odds applied. To that end, we've compiled the best bets for you to look for today, courtesy of DraftKings.
Best MLB home run prop bets for September 9
5) Taylor Ward: +550
Taylor Ward's home run streak might have come to an end, but the Los Angeles Angels slugger still has three in the last week. With 22 for the season, he has hit more than all but 39 batters in baseball. He gets a matchup with Minnesota Twins pitcher David Festa (2-5, 4.75 ERA) today, too.
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4) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: +550
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hasn't hit a home run in September despite batting well over .300 in the month. He has 28 long balls for the season, so the Toronto Blue Jays star could hit one at any time. Today against New York Mets' Paul Blackburn (5-4, 4.66 ERA) represents a good chance.
3) Max Muncy: +285
Max Muncy has returned from injury and recorded his first home run since his absence on Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger has a good matchup today against Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks (3-11, 6.60 ERA), so he stands a good chance to continue heating up.
2) Bryce Harper: +280
Bryce Harper has hit 26 home runs this season, though none in the month of September. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger is absolutely due for one soon, and today's matchup with Tampa Bay Rays' Cole Sulser, who hasn't recorded a win and has a 4.35 ERA.
1) Shohei Ohtani: +170
Shohei Ohtani crushed his 46th home run of the MLB season on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, matching his career high. He's hit two in the last week, so he's in pretty good form. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has a good chance to set his new personal best today against Cubs' Hendricks.
