MLB's Most Bet Player Props for Sunday 4/12/26

Analyzing the top trending player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:04pm

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Zach Thompson analyzes today's popular MLB player props utilizing DraftKings Network's Most Bet Player Prop tool to spotlight top trending picks, including home run props for Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Gunnar Henderson.

Why it matters

Player props are a popular way for fans to engage with MLB games, and analyzing the most bet props can provide insights into which players the public is high on. This information can help bettors make more informed decisions when placing their own wagers.

The details

Thompson breaks down the reasoning behind the public's interest in the top player props, citing stats and historical matchup data to evaluate the value of each bet. He highlights Judge's power potential against Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, Ohtani's ability to take any mistake out of the park against Jacob deGrom, and Henderson's recent hot streak and favorable matchup against Giants pitcher Adrian Houser.

  • The Yankees and Rays play at 1:40 PM on April 12, 2026.
  • The Dodgers and Rangers play at 4:10 PM on April 12, 2026.
  • The Giants and Orioles play at 1:35 PM on April 12, 2026.

The players

Aaron Judge

An outfielder for the New York Yankees who is a popular target for home run prop bets despite a slow start to the season.

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way player for the Los Angeles Angels who is always a threat to hit a home run, facing off against Dodgers pitcher Jacob deGrom on Sunday.

Gunnar Henderson

A young infielder for the Baltimore Orioles who has been hitting for power early in the 2026 season, taking on Giants pitcher Adrian Houser.

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What they’re saying

“Even in that matchup, though, the public thinks Judge will get his first blast of the series, as the Yankees try to avoid the sweep against their division rivals.”

— Zach Thompson, Analyst

“Ohtani definitely has the ability to take any mistake out of the park, and getting him at 2:1 odds feels like good value for the second straight day.”

— Zach Thompson, Analyst

“Henderson has gotten off to a fast start from a power perspective, hitting six homers in his first 14 games this year after only 17 homers in 154 games last season.”

— Zach Thompson, Analyst

What’s next

Bettors can head to DraftKings Sportsbook to place these individual player prop bets or combine them into a same-game parlay for even bigger potential payouts.

The takeaway

Analyzing the most bet player props can provide valuable insights for bettors looking to make informed wagers on MLB games. The public is high on power hitters like Judge, Ohtani, and Henderson, and their prop bets may be worth considering depending on the matchups and recent performance.