As seven of the 13 MLB games take place on the evening of Thursday, July 9, sports betting expert Adam Thompson offers insights into the best home run player props for the day. With a background that includes a stint as the primary betting analyst for the Gambling.com Group, Thompson has made a name for himself as an analytics-driven expert, boasting impressive gains in both MLB and NBA betting.

Best Home Run Picks for Thursday, July 9

• Heriberto Hernandez, Marlins (+610)
  Hernandez has emerged as one of the hottest hitters in baseball, going 7-of-15 with four home runs in his last five games. Notably, he hit a 422-foot home run against the Mariners on Tuesday and recorded two homers in a win over the Athletics on Sunday. Facing Bryce Miller, who has allowed five home runs in his last four starts, Hernandez presents a tempting bet to go yard.

• Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres (+337)
  After a surprising 56-game drought to start the season, Tatis Jr. is looking to regain his power. Despite not hitting a home run this week, he boasts a .321 batting average and has hit three homers in the week prior. With Merrill Kelly on the mound for the Diamondbacks, who has a 7.44 ERA at home and has given up ten home runs in six starts, Tatis's history against Kelly—batting .355 with four homers in 31 at-bats—makes him a strong candidate to hit one out.

With Thompson's expertise and these promising matchups, bettors should consider these player props when placing their wagers.