Hitting a home run is always the best outcome of an MLB at-bat, as it results in the batter scoring along with any runners on base. This makes it highly valuable. There's also plenty of value to be had in prop betting on who will or won't hit a home run each day. Here are today's best bets with several teams not playing.
Best MLB home run prop bets July 8
5) Jose Ramirez +425
Jose Ramirez has 23 home runs this year. The Cleveland Guardians player isn't known for his power, but he is routinely up there with the league leaders. Today is a good day for him to hit one, as he hasn't homered in a week and is due for a few soon.
4) Spencer Steer +425
Spencer Steer has been a surprisingly good home run hitter for the Cincinnati Reds, with 13 this season, ranking among the team's leaders. He is one of today's best bets to go deep for the fourth time in a little over a week.
3) Marcell Ozuna +255
Marcell Ozuna is usually a good bet to hit a home run. The Atlanta Braves DH has 23 so far this season, tying for fourth in MLB. On any given day, he could hit a home run or two. He's hit two home runs in the last seven days, so he's in pretty good form right now.
2) Luis Robert Jr. +290
Luis Robert Jr. is having a down year for the Chicago White Sox, but he is still a player who can hit with the best of them. He had a career-high of 38 home runs last year, so this season seems to be an outlier. Perhaps he will pick up the pace today.
1) Corey Seager +205
Corey Seager is one of the league's best hitters and is more than capable of sending a ball over the seats. This season, he has 16 home runs, which ranks 23rd in MLB. The Texas Rangers star is today's best bet and has very strong odds of hitting a home run and adding to his total.