Home run predictions for Friday include Aaron Judge, Nick Kurtz [8/8/2025]

Our MLB home run predictions for Friday, August 8, 2025, are here—with Aaron Judge topping the list per the latest Dimers Pro simulation data.

Friday's HR projections pull from our full list of home run predictions, which simulate every MLB matchup 10,000 times to reveal the top slugging candidates today.

Home run predictions for August 8, 2025

Our analysis shows Judge leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 23.6% chance to go deep, followed by Kyle Schwarber (23.2%) and Shohei Ohtani (22.5%).

Cal Raleigh 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 probability for Friday? Join Dimers Pro now.

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Friday's home run picks [8/8/2025]

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

Jo Adell (Angels) to hit a home run

• Probability: 17.2%
• Odds: +700
• Edge: 4.7%
• Game: Angels vs. Tigers (7:10PM ET)
• Pitching matchup: Tarik Skubal

Despite not cracking the top 10 in today's home run predictions, Los Angeles slugger Jo Adell offers standout value at +700 with Bet365, showing an edge of 4.7%—making him one of the strongest home run bets today.

Set to face Tarik Skubal in tonight's Angels-Tigers matchup, Adell shapes up as one of the best home run picks today on Friday's slate.

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MLB schedule for today [Friday, August 8, 2025]

• Reds vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• Athletics vs. Orioles (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• Astros vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• Angels vs. Tigers (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• Marlins vs. Braves (7:15PM ET, Friday)
• Phillies vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET, Friday)
• Mets vs. Brewers (8:10PM ET, Friday)
• Royals vs. Twins (8:10PM ET, Friday)
• Cubs vs. Cardinals (8:15PM ET, Friday)
• Red Sox vs. Padres (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Rockies vs. D-Backs (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Rays vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Nationals vs. Giants (10:15PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

For August 8, 2025, 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 Jo Adell who stands out as the best value bet, offering an appealing 4.7% edge at +700 odds.

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