Today’s top 10 most likely home run hitters, plus +820 pick for Friday [5/29/2026]

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Written by Jason Bevilacqua

Get home run predictions today guided by expert analysis of Friday's MLB slate.

MLB Home Run Predictions Today.
Our home run predictions for May 29, 2026, are based on Friday's latest data and matchups.

Our MLB home run predictions for Friday, May 29, 2026, feature Aaron Judge as the top projected hitter, based on Dimers Pro's latest simulation data.

Friday's HR projections come straight from our home run predictions, which simulate every MLB matchup 10,000 times to reveal the most likely home run hitters today.

Home run predictions for May 29, 2026

See which hitters join Judge on today’s list — plus a long-shot pick the model rates as value at +820.

Player (Team) HR Projection
Aaron Judge (Yankees) 24.7%
Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) 20.3%
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) 19.1%
Rafael Devers (Giants) 19.1%
Nick Kurtz (Athletics) 18.9%
Eugenio Suarez (Reds) 18.8%
Ronald Acuna (Braves) 18.6%
Ben Rice (Yankees) 18.6%
Matt Olson (Braves) 18.5%
Jazz Chisholm (Yankees) 18.3%

Our analysis shows Judge leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 24.7% chance to go deep, followed by Kyle Schwarber (20.3%) and Shohei Ohtani (19.1%).

Rafael Devers and Nick Kurtz 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 Friday? Check out today's HR and hitter projections and sort by “To Hit HR” to see every player’s probability of going deep.

Shohei Ohtani 2026.
Shohei Ohtani features in our home run predictions on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Friday's home run picks [5/29/2026]

Powered by 10,000 simulations and data-driven variables like weather and pitcher form, Dimers Pro spotlights today’s top home run prop.

Danny Jansen (Rangers) to hit a home run

  • Probability: 14.6%
  • Odds: +820
  • Edge: 3.7%
  • Game: Royals vs. Rangers (8:05 PM EDT)
  • Pitching matchup: Stephen Kolek

Though outside today’s top 10 home run projections, Texas slugger Danny Jansen rates as a value play at +820 with DraftKings Sportsbook, showing a 3.7% edge.

With Stephen Kolek on the mound for the Royals, the data supports Jansen as one of Friday’s strongest value spots among available home run props.

 

Pro users have access to a total of 18 home run betting edges today, plus hit and RBI projections, pitcher props, and more—perfect for building smarter MLB parlays and round robins.

Conclusion

For May 29, 2026, our MLB home run predictions are locked in, with sluggers like Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani projected to be among the most powerful bats in today’s games. But it's Danny Jansen who emerges with the day’s strongest model-backed value, supported by a 3.7% edge at +820 odds.

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Jason Bevilacqua
Head of Content and Communities

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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