MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (5/23)
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 9 games on the MLB schedule for 5/23. 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 5/23
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/23 at a glance:
- Eric Lauer Higher/Lower Than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- MacKenzie Gore Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Griffin Canning Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Blue Jays vs. Rays MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Blue Jays vs. Rays MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Eric Lauer Higher Than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Lauer higher than 3.5 strikeouts is a great pick tonight. Our simulations show a 73.7% chance he achieves this, with a 10.9% edge. This strong win probability and statistical advantage highlight a value opportunity, offering both solid support and a high likelihood of success.
Giants vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Giants vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
MacKenzie Gore Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Gore lower than 6.5 strikeouts is a +EV pick tonight. Our simulations show a 59.8% chance he finishes lower than this mark, with a 7.7% edge. This blend of win probability and statistical advantage highlights a value opportunity, especially since we are getting 1.11x multiplier on this one.
Dodgers vs. Mets MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Dodgers vs. Mets MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Griffin Canning Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Griffin Canning lower than 4.5 strikeouts is a solid pick tonight. Our simulations show a 58.9% chance of success and a 4.8% edge. This statistical confidence, paired with recent performance trends, highlights a great long-term pick. We’re also getting a 1.07x multiplier by selecting lower than.
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