Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper enters the 2026 season as a longshot in the National League MVP race, with DraftKings listing him around +3000. While that places him behind the early favorites, Harper remains firmly on the board as a player capable of outperforming his odds with a strong season
DraftKings player prop markets are projecting steady power production, with Harper’s home run total expected to fall in the 30–32 range, commonly around 31.5. The number reflects both his past history to hit for power and his recent inconsistency.
Harper finished the 2025 season with 27 home runs despite missing time, still flashing the offensive impact that made him one of the league’s premier hitters. When healthy, he has consistently demonstrated MVP-level upside.
If Harper can stay on the field for a full season, there is a chance for him to exceed both his projected home run total and his MVP odds.
In other words, to prove he’s elite.
