MLB PrizePicks Player Predictions for Thursday (7/3)

Horton of the Cubs

Thursday, July 3, 2025: Below are three of the best picks for today’s MLB slate on PrizePicks according to our projections team. Using factors like Statcast data, advanced sabermetrics, weather impacts, and environmental factors, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.

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Don’t forget to check out our MLB weather page, which is curated by our Chief Meteorologist, Kevin Roth, to see how that may impact these picks as the day progresses. And you can always stay up to date on exactly what a team’s lineup is by heading to our MLB starting lineups page.

Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on PrizePicks for this Thursday slate.

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PrizePicks Top MLB Picks for July 3, 2025

Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB DFS picks on PrizePicks for Thursday:

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Guardians vs. Cubs MLB PrizePicks Predictions

Cade Horton more than 4.5 Hits Allowed

The hits allowed projection for Cade Horton looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The PrizePicks projection of 4.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 61.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 7.5% edge.

Brewers vs. Mets MLB PrizePicks Predictions

David Peterson less than 29.5 Fantasy Score

The fantasy score projection for David Peterson looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The PrizePicks projection of 29.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 57.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.4% edge.

Tigers vs. Nationals MLB PrizePicks Predictions

Jake Irvin less than 25.5 Fantasy Score

The fantasy score projection for Jake Irvin looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The PrizePicks projection of 25.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 59.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.5% edge.

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Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on Twitter – @justinbailey32