MLB predictions for August 8 home runs: Fernando Tatis Jr. identified as a top choice for Friday player prop bets on HR
August 8, 2025: MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks
The MLB home run prop odds for August 8, 2025, are generating a lot of buzz, with several standout players and enticing bets. Here are the top picks recommended by experts, including the Inside the Lines team.
Kyle Schwarber (+210 at DraftKings) leads the National League in home runs with 40, and he is a strong contender for a home run bet. Bo Bichette (+400 at DraftKings) and Michael Conforto (+475 at DraftKings) are also highlighted as top home run picks for the day.
Inside the Lines specifically emphasizes these three as their best home run prop bets for the day, even offering a +7340 parlay including these players [1]. Other recommended picks by experts include:
- Tyler Soderstrom (+500 at BetMGM): Noted for back-to-back home runs and favourable matchup conditions.
- Kerry Carpenter (+400 at BetMGM): A hot hitter recently returning from injury with strong split stats against the day's pitcher.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (+420 at FanDuel): Another strong home run pick supported by favourable odds and matchup analysis [3].
FanDuel’s top home run projections for August 8 highlight Jackson Merrill (+500) benefiting from a weak opposing pitcher and hitter-friendly conditions [5].
Tatis, Soderstrom, and Carpenter are the top MLB home run picks for Friday, August 8. Our website's Inside the Lines team is including Tatis in its MLB HR bets on Friday night [2].
New users at BetMGM can take advantage of a promo code offering up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses [4]. Parlaying these picks provides +11917 odds at BetMGM (odds subject to change).
Notable Matchups
- Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres is facing Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler, who has allowed 19 home runs in 19 starts this season. Tatis' line is set at +425 to homer, and the latest FanDuel promo code offers $150 in bonus bets if your first wager of $5 or more wins [3].
- Kerry Carpenter of the Tigers is facing a pitcher who has given up 13 home runs to left-handed hitters in 21 starts this season. Carpenter has 18 of his 20 HRs against right-handed pitchers, with an .868 OPS [6].
- Soderstrom is facing a RHP and has a .855 OPS and 18 of his 21 HRs against RHPs this season [7]. Despite opponents hitting .328 with a .949 OPS against Buehler when he pitches on the road, Tatis has a historical 10-32 record with 5 HRs against Buehler [8].
[1] - Inside the Lines Parlay Pick [2] - Inside the Lines Tatis Pick [3] - FanDuel Tatis Pick [4] - BetMGM Promo Code [5] - FanDuel Merrill Pick [6] - BetMGM Carpenter Pick [7] - BetMGM Soderstrom Pick [8] - Tatis vs Buehler Historical Record
- The MLB home run prop bets for August 8, 2025, are generating much excitement, with Kyle Schwarber (+210 at DraftKings), Bo Bichette (+400 at DraftKings), and Michael Conforto (+475 at DraftKings) among the top picks.
- Inside the Lines recommends a parlay of Kyle Schwarber, Bo Bichette, and Michael Conforto as their best home run prop bets for the day, offering +7340 odds.
- Tyler Soderstrom (+500 at BetMGM) is another top home run pick for August 8, noted for his back-to-back home runs and favorable matchup conditions.
- Kerry Carpenter (+400 at BetMGM) is a hot hitter returning from injury with strong splits against the pitcher for the day, making him a good home run pick.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (+420 at FanDuel) is also a strong home run pick, supported by favorable odds and matchup analysis.
- Jackson Merrill (+500) is FanDuel's top home run projection for August 8, benefiting from a weak opposing pitcher and hitter-friendly conditions.
- Notable matchups include Fernando Tatis Jr. facing Walker Buehler, who has allowed 19 home runs in 19 starts, and Kerry Carpenter facing a pitcher who has given up 13 home runs to left-handed hitters in 21 starts.
