Today's Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 including Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber and more for June 8, 2025

With a full schedule of games set to take place on June 8, there is a chance to cash in on some MLB home run prop bets. Now that the weather is starting to heat up throughout the country, more home runs will be hit in each game.

When trying to pick out the best MLB home run hitters, looking for the best sluggers in the game is a strategy to use. Here are five picks that you want to make when looking at the games this weekend.

Best MLB Home Run prop bets for June 8, 2025

Shohei Ohtani +190

Shohei Ohtani has had a tough weekend in St. Louis, but he is capable of breaking out of his slump at any time. Ohtani continues to be one of the best MLB home run hitters, and he is going to find a way to lead his team to a win with a home run.

Kyle Schwarber +500

Kyle Schwarber is a top MLB Home Run hitter - Source: Imagn

Kyle Schwarber has already belted 20 home runs in 2025, as he continues to be one of the best sluggers in the entire league. Schwarber has a tough matchup with Paul Skenes on Sunday, but he will be able to turn around a fastball in this matchup to go deep.

Pete Alonso +260

Pete Alonso is having a monster season - Source: Imagn

The New York Mets are a team that is loaded with great players, and Pete Alonso is firmly in that category. Alonso has 15 home runs and 57 RBIs this season, and he will have a very favorable matchup on Sunday. The slugger is in Colorado at Coors Field and he should find a way to hit a home run.

Matt Chapman +400

Matt Chapman is a slugger - Source: Imagn

Matt Chapman is one of the top MLB home run hitters, but he doesn't always get recognized as one of them. Chapman has been carrying the San Francisco Giants offense this season, and he will have a big home run against the Braves.

Brent Rooker +290

Brent Rooker is having a big year - Source: Imagn

Brent Rooker is the face of the Athletics, and he is someone that shows off his power for the team. The park in Sacramento has been one of the best hitter's parks in the league, and Rooker is expected to home run on Sunday.

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Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

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