MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (5/16)
I’m here to give you a (free!) peek behind the curtain regarding some of the awesome things our MLB DFS projections team is cooking up by giving you my top picks for today’s MLB slate on Underdog Fantasy.
Every single pick you will find below is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge.
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.
We have 15 games on the MLB schedule for 5/16. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Friday slate.
First… Sign Up to Make MLB Underdog Fantasy Picks
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I’ll be leaning heavily on our projections and our fantasy pick’em tool for making these Underdog picks today. Be sure to check out the tool to look for even more edges.
Underdog Fantasy Top MLB Picks for 5/16
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/16 at a glance:
- Ranger Suarez Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Cole Ragans Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Brady Singer Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Pirates vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Pirates vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Ranger Suarez Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Suarez is projected by us to record fewer than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts. Our simulations reveal a 4.6% edge and a 62.4% probability of success.
These statistics indicate that opting for less than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Suarez tonight is a strong choice. The projections reflect a conservative outlook, aligning with our expectations.
Cardinals vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cardinals vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Cole Ragans Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Ragans is projected by us to achieve less than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts. Our simulations highlight a 4% edge and a 55.6% probability of success.
Based on these statistics, selecting fewer than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Ragans tonight appears to be a wise decision. The projections suggest a subpar performance outlook, and we are getting a 1.12x multiplier on this one.
Guardians vs. Reds MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Guardians vs. Reds MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Brady Singer Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Singer is projected by us to achieve fewer than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts. Our simulations indicate a 3.5% edge and a 55.6% probability of success.
These figures suggest that selecting less than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Singer tonight is a strong choice. The projections suggest he could struggle, and we are getting a 1.05x multiplier.
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