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 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 Thursday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog Fantasy for Thursday:
- MacKenzie Gore higher than 14.5 Outs
- David Peterson higher than 15.5 Outs
- Bryce Miller lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Nationals vs. Marlins MLB Underdog Predictions
MacKenzie Gore higher than 14.5 Outs
The outs projection for MacKenzie Gore looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 14.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 60.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 2.3% edge.
Mets vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Predictions
David Peterson higher than 15.5 Outs
The outs projection for David Peterson 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 58.0% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.2% edge.
Angels vs. Mariners MLB Underdog Predictions
Bryce Miller lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Bryce Miller 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 56.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.7% edge.
Pictured: David Peterson
Photo Credit: Imagn
