Friday’s MLB schedule features several top hitters ready to take advantage of favorable pitching matchups. Philadelphia Phillies’ star Bryce Harper is among those looking to increase their home run numbers.
Here are the players expected to hit a home run on Friday:
Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets:
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Christian Walker (+650) (Cubs vs Astros)
As the Houston Astros travel to face the Chicago Cubs, veteran Astros hitter Christian Walker is anticipated to make an impact in Friday’s series opener by hitting his 12th home run of the season.
Walker, with a current batting average of .255, is likely to break his four-game home run drought.
Josh Bell (+564) (Red Sox vs Twins)
Minnesota Twins’ first baseman Josh Bell has had a promising start to the season, batting .231 with five home runs. Bell, who hit two home runs against the Houston Astros at the beginning of the series earlier this week, went without a hit in his last appearance.
Despite this, the Twins’ infielder aims to overcome his batting slump against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Bryce Harper (+412) (Phillies vs Guardians)
Philadelphia Phillies’ All-Star Bryce Harper is experiencing a minor slump, having gone hitless in his last three games. Batting .267 with 12 home runs, Harper is expected to end this struggle by hitting against the Cleveland Guardians.
Pete Alonso (+389) (Orioles vs Tigers)
The Baltimore Orioles enter a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers following a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. Orioles’ Pete Alonso, who joined the team in the offseason, ended his home run drought in his recent game against the Rays.
Alonso is predicted to hit a home run for a second consecutive game, aiming to add to his nine home runs this season.
Jordan Walker (+287) (Reds vs Cardinals)
St. Louis Cardinals’ outfielder Jordan Walker, leading with 13 home runs this season, is a strong candidate to increase his tally in the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, despite not hitting a home run in his last five games.
Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
