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Read Article Today’s top 10 most likely home run hitters, plus +760 pick for Monday [6/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get home run predictions today driven by expert analysis of Monday's MLB slate.
Our MLB home run predictions for Monday, June 8, 2026, feature Nick Kurtz as the top projected hitter, according to Dimers Pro's latest simulation data.
Monday's HR projections pull from our proprietary home run predictions, which highlight the most likely home run hitters today.
Home run predictions for June 8, 2026
See which hitters join Kurtz on today’s list — plus a long-shot pick the model rates as value at +760.
| Player (Team) | HR Projection |
|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz (Athletics) | 21.2% |
| Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) | 21.1% |
| Shea Langeliers (Athletics) | 20.0% |
| Brent Rooker (Athletics) | 19.0% |
| Yordan Alvarez (Astros) | 18.3% |
| Pete Alonso (Orioles) | 18.0% |
| Jo Adell (Angels) | 17.9% |
| Eugenio Suarez (Reds) | 17.8% |
| Junior Caminero (Rays) | 17.6% |
| Jackson Chourio (Brewers) | 16.5% |
Our analysis shows Kurtz leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 21.2% chance to go yard, followed by Kyle Schwarber (21.1%) and Shea Langeliers (20.0%).
Brent Rooker and Yordan Alvarez are among several other sluggers to crack the top 10.
Want the full list of home run props today—including every player's HR prediction for Monday? Check out today's HR and hitter projections and sort by “To Hit HR” to see every player’s probability of going deep.
Monday's home run picks [6/8/2026]
Powered by 10,000 simulations and data-driven factors like weather and pitcher form, Dimers Pro spotlights today’s top home run prop.
Matt Chapman (Giants) to hit a home run
- Probability: 14.2%
- Odds: +760
- Edge: 2.6%
- Game: Nationals vs. Giants (9:45 PM EDT)
- Pitching matchup: Miles Mikolas
Though outside today’s top 10 home run projections, San Francisco slugger Matt Chapman rates as a value play at +760 with FanDuel Sportsbook, showing a 2.6% edge.
With Miles Mikolas on the mound for the Nationals, the data supports Chapman as one of Monday’s strongest value spots among available home run props.
Pro users have access to all of our home run predictions today, plus hit and RBI projections, pitcher props, and more—perfect for building smarter MLB parlays and round robins.
Conclusion
For June 8, 2026, our MLB home run predictions are locked in, with sluggers like Nick Kurtz, Kyle Schwarber and Shea Langeliers projected to be among the most powerful bats in today’s games. But it's Matt Chapman who emerges with the day’s strongest model-backed value, supported by a 2.6% edge at +760 odds.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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