Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 8, 2026

Swanson is slugging .202, but he’s crushed six home runs for the Chicago Cubs already. Swanson is a dangerous hitter, and the Cubs will open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.

4. Trent Grisham +428

Critics slammed the New York Yankees for extending Trent Grisham, but despite batting below .190, he has already crushed five home runs this season. Grisham plays a vital role for the Yankees this MLB season.

3. Munetaka Murakami +355

If there is one international agent that rocked the MLB, it has to be Munetaka Murakami. The slugger is trailing Aaron Judge with 14 home runs. Murakami helped the Chicago White Sox win crucial games. The slugger is third on today’s home run predictions list. Murakami has proved to be a top-class slugger right from the start of this season.

2. Matt Olson +295 

The Atlanta Braves star is having one of his best MLB seasons. Matt Olson is slugging .301 with 13 home runs and 33 RBIs. He’s been a bright and shining light for the Braves. Watch out for Olson to go deep against the Dodgers.

1. Yordan Alvarez +227

With a dozen home runs and a batting average of .319, Yordan Alvarez has been incredible for the Houston Astros. It’s safe to say that Alvarez is currently the best hitter on their squad. Alvarez tops the odds today as the favorite to go deep with a home run.