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 Friday.
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 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 Friday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog Fantasy for Friday:
- German Marquez lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Paul Skenes higher than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Zebby Matthews higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
Cubs vs. Rockies MLB Underdog Predictions
German Marquez lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for German Marquez looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 3.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 61.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.8% edge.

Pirates vs. Red Sox MLB Underdog Predictions
Paul Skenes higher than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Paul Skenes looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 6.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 61.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.4% edge.
Padres vs. Twins MLB Underdog Predictions
Zebby Matthews higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
The hits allowed projection for Zebby Matthews looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 5.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 54.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 2.4% edge.
Pictured: German Marquez
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