MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (5/2)
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 5/2. 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 5/2
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/2 at a glance:
- Sonny Gray Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Chris Bassit Higher/Lower Than 17.5 Outs
- Robbie Ray Higher/Lower Than 7.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Mets vs. Cardinals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Mets vs. Cardinals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for today:
Sonny Gray Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Selecting Sonny Gray to allow a lower number of strikeouts than 5.5 is a great choice, backed by our simulations showing a 5.1% edge and a 62.9% chance of success. This pick stands out for its strong statistical support, offering both value and a high likelihood of hitting.
With these numbers, it’s a reliable and efficient option for anyone seeking a data-driven edge.
Guardians vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Guardians vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for today:
Chris Bassitt Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Chris Bassitt to finish with a lower number of outs than 17.5 is a strong pick, as we project him for 16.44 outs. Our simulations show a 3.2% edge and a 55.2% chance of success, highlighting a solid statistical advantage.
This selection stands out for its data-backed reliability and value, making it an efficient choice for anyone looking for a simple, numbers-driven edge.
Rockies vs. Giants MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Rockies vs. Giants MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for today:
Robbie Ray Lower Than 7.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Choosing Robbie Ray to end with fewer strikeouts than 7.5 is a solid pick, backed by our simulations showing a 2.1% edge and a 56.7% chance of success. This selection is supported by a clear statistical advantage and suggests a modest likelihood for Ray to reach a higher strikeout total.
With these numbers, it stands out as a reliable and data-driven option, and we’re also getting a 1.06x multiplier on this one.
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