MLB Home Run Predictions for May 8: Top Picks for Home Run Bets, Parlay, and Odds
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Swing into the weekend with these MLB Home Run Prop Picks for May 12!
I've got my eye on Kerry Carpenter in Game 1 of the Tigers vs Rockies doubleheader, and I'm layin' down the bet for three dinger battles in the Phillies vs Rays game.
Take a gander at my MLB Home Run Prop Picks and parlay for May 12!
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MLB Home Run Props, Picks, Odds - 5/12
Kerry Carpenter Home Run (+575)
| Time (ET) | Player Prop || --- | --- || 3:35 p.m. | Kerry Carpenter - Home Run (+550) || 3:35 p.m. | Junior Caminero - Home Run (+475) || 9:38 p.m. | Bryce Harper - Home Run (+340) || 9:38 p.m. | Kyle Schwarber - Home Run (+250) |
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MLB Home Run Picks, Odds for May 12:
Junior Caminero Home Run (+525)
Kerry Carpenter - Home Run (+550)
vs. Rockies (SP: LHP Kyle Freeland)
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Folks, I see a golden opportunity with these generous odds.
Bryce Harper Home Run (+360)
Even though it's a lefty vs. lefty matchup, Kyle Freeland isn't exactly a tough nut for left-handed power. Meanwhile, Kerry Carpenter’s smashed 26 homers over the past 120 games, starting from the last season.
Coors Field also provides a significant boost to Carpenter, being a spacious ballpark for his homerun-hitting prowess. In my book, fair odds on this home run prop should be around +500.
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Junior Caminero - Home Run (+475)
Kyle Schwarber Home Run (+260)
vs. Phillies (SP: LHP Jesus Luzardo)
Known for having a solid season, Junior Caminero has already smashed 6 homers in just 36 games. His projections for the year hint at him hitting as many as 30 homers!
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This matchup against Jesus Luzardo — who has historically been vulnerable to right-handers with power — is a great one to bet on. Although Luzardo has maintained a low 0.22 home runs per nine innings so far this year, I can't help but question its sustainability. Based on my projections, I estimate Luzardo will finish the season with closer to 1.30 home runs per nine innings.
Add Tampa's ballpark, which doubles as a haven for power hitters, to the mix, and we’ve got a recipe for a successful play. I believe the fair odds on this home run prop would be around +450.
Bryce Harper - Home Run (+340)
vs. Rays (SP: RHP Ryan Pepiot)
Despite not being his former self anymore, Bryce Harper is still a force to be reckoned with, with the potential to hit 30 homers this season.
The weather conditions and the short porch in right field at Tampa make it an excellent spot for Harper to crush a ball over the fence. Moreover, the matchup with Ryan Pepiot, who has been weaker against left-handed power, adds to the appeal.
I make the fair odds on this prop closer to +320.
Kyle Schwarber - Home Run (+250)
vs. Rays (SP: RHP Ryan Pepiot)
These odds are too good to pass up, considering Kyle Schwarber's home run-hitting prowess.
In fact, Schwarber is one of the best home run hitters in the league, making this an excellent spot to bet on him, particularly against Ryan Pepiot, who, as mentioned, is weak against lefty power hitters.
The short porch in right field at Tampa and the weather conditions create a perfect storm for lefty slam artists like Kyle Schwarber. I believe the fair odds on this home run prop should be closer to +200.
Enrichment Data:It seems there is a discrepancy between the requested date (May 8) and the dates provided in the search results (May 12, 2025). However, based on the available data from May 12, 2025, these are some notable players for their home run potential:
- Kerry Carpenter
- Junior Caminero
- Bryce Harper
- Kyle Schwarber
If you are looking for May 8, 2023, data or specific odds, consult sportsbooks' archives or historical sports data platforms for up-to-date information on MLB home run prop picks and odds.
- The MLB Home Run Prop Picks for May 12 include Kerry Carpenter, with odds of +550, as a promising hitter in a doubleheader against the Rockies.
- Junior Caminero, with odds of +475, is another hitter to watch in the MLB Home Run Props, especially against a left-handed pitcher known for being vulnerable to power hitters.
- In the Rays vs Phillies matchup, both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber offer attractive home run prop odds, at +340 and +250, respectively, due to their power-hitting prowess and the favorable ballpark conditions.
- Coors Field, with its spacious layout, is known to boost the home run-hitting potential of players like Kerry Carpenter, who has a strong history of slugging homers in the venue.
