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:
- Clayton Kershaw lower than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- MacKenzie Gore higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
- Jeffrey Springs lower than 16.5 Outs
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Underdog Predictions
Clayton Kershaw lower than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Clayton Kershaw looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 4.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 64.1% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 6.3% edge.

MacKenzie Gore higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
The hits allowed projection for MacKenzie Gore 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 52.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.7% edge.
Guardians vs. Athletics MLB Underdog Predictions
Jeffrey Springs lower than 16.5 Outs
The outs projection for Jeffrey Springs looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 16.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 57.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 2.0% edge.
Pictured: MacKenzie Gore
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