{"id":256853,"date":"2026-08-09T08:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T08:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/09\/todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-ben-rice-bryce-harper-august-9-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T08:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T08:16:09","slug":"todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-ben-rice-bryce-harper-august-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/09\/todays-best-mlb-home-run-prop-bets-top-5-predictions-ft-ben-rice-bryce-harper-august-9-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#8217;s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 Predictions ft. Ben Rice, Bryce Harper | August 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5202315\" data-slug-id=\"2819867\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Home run potential is everywhere on Sunday&#8217;s MLB slate. Struggling pitchers, hitter-friendly ballparks and other key factors could create plenty of opportunities for the long ball.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top five home run prop bets for Sunday.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<h2>Today&#8217;s MLB Home Run Prop Bets<\/h2>\n<h3>5. Bryce Harper (+368) (Blue Jays vs Phillies)<\/h3>\n<p>Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper has been driving the ball well across the first two games of this interleague series. He has already hit two home runs over his last five starts. Notably, he hit a solo shot in the one-for-five performance during Saturday&#8217;s extra-inning contest against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/toronto-blue-jays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>The Phillies slugger steps into a prime home matchup at Citizens Bank Park as he targets his 25th home run of the season. His quick left-handed bat speed and raw power are a huge edge against the Blue Jays pitching staff.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>4. Wyatt Langford (+365) (Orioles vs Rangers)<\/h3>\n<p>Texas Rangers powerhouse Wyatt Langford went zero-for-two with a walk and a run scored in Saturday&#8217;s 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He gets an advantageous matchup at Globe Life Field as the hosts look to clinch the series with a win.<\/p>\n<p>The Orioles pitching staff is prone to giving up hard-hit fly balls when pitching from behind in counts. Langford&#8217;s elite exit velocity and fast wrists give him a major advantage. Expect the Rangers outfielder to stay hyper-aggressive and clear the fence for the 18th time this season.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>3. Munetaka Murakami (+315) (Guardians vs White Sox)<\/h3>\n<p>Chicago White Sox superstar Munetaka Murakami has been a dominant force in this series. He went three-for-seven with two home runs and four RBIs through the first two games.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese slugger went one-for-three with a solo blast in Saturday&#8217;s 6-3 win. The Guardians pitching unit relies on attacking the zone. Expect Murakami to blast his 27th home run of the season with his explosive mechanics and field-stretching power.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>2. Bobby Witt Jr. (+290) (Cubs vs Royals)<\/h3>\n<p>Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. went one-for-three with a single in Saturday&#8217;s contest against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Chicago Cubs<\/a>. He is now two-for-seven through the first two games against the Cubs at Kauffman Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals shortstop excels at turning around high-velocity and pulling secondary pitches left over the middle of the plate. Expect Witt to blast a dinger over the left-field wall for his 14th homer of 2026.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>1. Ben Rice (+295) (Braves vs Yankees)<\/h3>\n<p>New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice continued his powerhouse campaign on Saturday night against the Braves. He went one-for-four with a solo home run in the 5-4 victory.<\/p>\n<p>Rice&#8217;s smooth, left-handed lifting swing plane is perfectly suited for the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium. 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