I’m here to share a few of my top picks for today’s MLB slate on Underdog Fantasy, with most of these selections grounded in our latest projections.
Keep in mind that these are some of our best-projected picks as of publication, but MLB news can change, potentially impacting the appeal of these plays. Our MLB DFS projections team continuously updates their inputs to reflect the latest information.
Below, I’ll outline my strategy for Underdog Fantasy on Thursday.
First… Sign Up to Make MLB Underdog Fantasy Picks
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I’ll be using our projections to find meaningful edges on how MLB players might fare in different stat categories. For additional insight as you make your _LEAGUE-UPPER_ Underdog Fantasy picks today, check out our fantasy pick’em tool, where you’ll find all of our picks for a variety of sites.
Underdog Fantasy MLB Picks for Thursday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog Fantasy for Thursday:
- Cristian Javier lower than 14.5 Outs
- Shohei Ohtani lower than 0.5 Walks
- Kyle Hendricks higher than 15.5 Outs
Yankees vs. Astros MLB Underdog Predictions
Cristian Javier lower than 14.5 Outs
The outs projection for Cristian Javier looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 14.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 55.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.3% edge.
Dodgers vs. Pirates MLB Underdog Predictions
Shohei Ohtani lower than 0.5 Walks
The walks projection for Shohei Ohtani looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 0.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 58.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.8% edge.
Angels vs. Royals MLB Underdog Predictions
Kyle Hendricks higher than 15.5 Outs
The outs projection for Kyle Hendricks looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 15.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 52.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.3% edge.
Pictured: Cristian Javier
Photo Credit: Imagn
