I’m here to share a few of my top picks for today’s MLB slate on PrizePicks. Most of these predictions are heavily based on our projections.
Be mindful of the fact that the news cycle in the MLB is somewhat fluid, so the picks below may become more or less appealing depending on lineup order or weather. But rest assured that our MLB DFS projections team is making updates as soon as news breaks.
We have 15 games on the schedule for the MLB. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on PrizePicks for Wednesday.
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Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on PrizePicks for Friday at a glance:
- Sonny Gray (STL) Less Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Elly De La Cruz (CIN) Less Than 8.5 Fantasy Score
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) More Than 3.5 Hits Allowed
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New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB PrizePicks Fantasy Picks
Sonny Gray Less Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Sonny Gray is projected by us to achieve less than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts. Our simulations reveal a 7.1% edge and show a 61.4% chance of success.
These projections indicate that selecting less than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts is a solid pick, as the figures align with a more cautious outlook on his performance.
Nationals vs. Reds MLB PrizePicks Fantasy Picks
Elly De La Cruz Less Than 8.5 Fantasy Score
Elly De La Cruz is projected by us to achieve less than 8.5 Fantasy Score. Our simulations reveal a 2.9% edge and show a 57.2% chance of success.
These projections indicate that selecting less than 8.5 Fantasy Score is a great pick over the long run, as the figures align with a more cautious outlook on his performance.
Dodgers vs. Braves MLB PrizePicks Fantasy Picks
Yoshinobu Yamamoto More Than 3.5 Hits Allowed
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is projected by us to achieve more than 3.5 hits allowed. Our simulations reveal a 2.8% edge and show a 57.1% chance of success.
These projections suggest that selecting more than 3.5 hits allowed is a +EV pick over a big sample, as the figure aligns with a modest outlook on his performance.
