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Read Article Today’s top 10 most likely home run hitters, plus +1000 pick for Monday [6/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get home run predictions today backed 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 come straight from our home run predictions, which simulate every MLB matchup 10,000 times to reveal the top slugging candidates 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 +1000.
| Player (Team) | HR Projection |
|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz (Athletics) | 21.2% |
| Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) | 20.7% |
| Shea Langeliers (Athletics) | 19.5% |
| Brent Rooker (Athletics) | 18.7% |
| Yordan Alvarez (Astros) | 18.2% |
| Jo Adell (Angels) | 18.2% |
| Pete Alonso (Orioles) | 18.0% |
| Junior Caminero (Rays) | 17.8% |
| Eugenio Suarez (Reds) | 17.1% |
| Rafael Devers (Giants) | 16.2% |
Our analysis shows Kurtz leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 21.2% chance to go yard, followed by Kyle Schwarber (20.7%) and Shea Langeliers (19.5%).
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]
Dimers Pro’s 10,000-simulation model, factoring in weather and pitching matchups, highlights today’s highest-rated home run prop.
Daulton Varsho (Blue Jays) to hit a home run
- Probability: 11.9%
- Odds: +1000
- Edge: 2.8%
- Game: Phillies vs. Blue Jays (7:07 PM EDT)
- Pitching matchup: Cristopher Sánchez
Though outside today’s top 10 home run projections, Toronto slugger Daulton Varsho rates as a value play at +1000 with BetRivers, showing a 2.8% edge.
Set to face Cristopher Sánchez in tonight's Phillies-Blue Jays matchup, the data supports Varsho 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 Daulton Varsho who emerges with the day’s strongest model-backed value, supported by a 2.8% edge at +1000 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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