SportsLine's Matt Severance has shared his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 28, with Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. among his recommended bets.

In other Friday action, Yahoo Sports' MLB expert is backing the Cubs' moneyline and an Over, citing Ian Happ as a key factor. The Reds and Cubs matchup will air on NBC and Peacock with live coverage beginning at 7 PM ET.

The Cubs face a Reds team that has struggled recently, losing 13 of their last 20 games, though Cincinnati did snap a three-game losing streak with a seven-run ninth inning against the Giants on Wednesday, per Bleed Cubbie Blue's series preview.