Home run predictions for Saturday include Shohei Ohtani, Nick Kurtz [8/2/2025]

Our MLB home run predictions for Saturday, August 2, 2025, are here—with Shohei Ohtani topping the list per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Saturday's HR projections come from our home run predictions, which highlight the top home run picks today.

Home run predictions for August 2, 2025

Player (Team)	HR Projection
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)	22.7%
Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)	22.2%
Nick Kurtz (Athletics)	21.5%
Cal Raleigh (Mariners)	🔒
Giancarlo Stanton (Yankees)	🔒
Junior Caminero (Rays)	🔒
Pete Alonso (Mets)	🔒
Brent Rooker (Athletics)	🔒
Shea Langeliers (Athletics)	🔒
Mike Trout (Angels)	🔒

Our analysis shows Ohtani leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 22.7% chance to go deep, followed by Kyle Schwarber (22.2%) and Nick Kurtz (21.5%).

Cal Raleigh and Giancarlo Stanton are among several other sluggers to rank inside the top 10. Want the full list of home run props today—including every player's HR probability for Saturday? Join Dimers Pro now.

Saturday's home run picks [8/2/2025]

After running 10,000 simulations per matchup and assessing key variables like weather and pitching matchups, Dimers Pro has identified one of the best MLB home run props today.

Gunnar Henderson (Orioles) to hit a home run

• Probability: 15.2%
• Odds: +850
• Edge: 4.7%
• Game: Orioles vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET)
• Pitching matchup: Matthew Boyd

Despite not cracking the top 10 in today's home run predictions, Baltimore slugger Gunnar Henderson offers standout value at +850 with Bet365, showing an edge of 4.7%—making him one of the strongest home run bets today.

Set to face Matthew Boyd in tonight's Orioles-Cubs matchup, this combination of betting value and power potential makes Henderson one of the best home run picks today on Saturday's slate.

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MLB schedule for today [Saturday, August 2, 2025]

• Dodgers vs. Rays (1:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Orioles vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Saturday)
• Royals vs. Blue Jays (3:07PM ET, Saturday)
• Pirates vs. Rockies (3:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Tigers vs. Phillies (4:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Brewers vs. Nationals (4:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Astros vs. Red Sox (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Rangers vs. Mariners (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Giants vs. Mets (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Twins vs. Guardians (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Yankees vs. Marlins (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Braves vs. Reds (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• D-Backs vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET, Saturday)
• White Sox vs. Angels (10:07PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

For August 2, 2025, our MLB home run predictions are locked in, with sluggers like Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Kurtz projected to be among the most powerful bats in today’s games. But it's Gunnar Henderson who stands out as the best value bet, offering an appealing 4.7% edge at +850 odds.

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