The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are tied for the MLB lead in home runs this season, each boasting 45 homers. As the teams gear up for their Monday matchups, Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández has been on a hot streak, hitting a home run in three of his last four games, totaling eight home runs for the season. Teammate Tommy Edman also has eight homers, with his last coming against the Cubs. Bet365's prop bets list Edman as a +850 longshot to hit a home run Monday while Hernández is at +525.

MLB prop bets are becoming a popular way to engage with the games, and SportsLine's model has been successful, accurately predicting a HR prop in 12 of the last 20 days. For Monday, the model suggests three compelling home run picks: James Wood from the Nationals at +540, Francisco Lindor from the Mets at +350, and Jacob Wilson from the Athletics at +900. Each of these players has statistics and matchups favoring their chances of hitting a home run, making them potential valuable picks for enthusiastic bettors.