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 MLB 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:
- Tanner Gordon higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
- Jacob deGrom higher than 15.5 Outs
- James Wood lower than 1.5 Batter Strikeouts
Rockies vs. Padres MLB Underdog Predictions
Tanner Gordon higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed
The hits allowed projection for Tanner Gordon 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 72.4% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.2% edge.
Rangers vs. Mets MLB Underdog Predictions
Jacob deGrom higher than 15.5 Outs
The outs projection for Jacob deGrom 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 58.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.1% edge.
Pirates vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Predictions
James Wood lower than 1.5 Batter Strikeouts
The batter strikeouts projection for James Wood looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 1.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 60.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.1% edge.
Pictured: Jacob deGrom
Photo Credit: Imagn
