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 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:
- Max Fried (NYY) Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Robbie Ray (SFG) Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Max Muncy (ATH) Lower Than 0.5 Walks
Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees MLB Underdog Predictions
Max Fried lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Max Fried 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 61.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.7% edge.
Padres vs. Giants MLB Underdog Predictions
Robbie Ray lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Robbie Ray 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 53.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.7% edge.
Twins vs. Athletics MLB Underdog Predictions
Max Muncy lower than 0.5 Walks
The walks projection for Max Muncy 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 69.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 2.4% edge.
Pictured: Robie Ray
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