MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (5/9)
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 5/9. 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 5/9
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/9 at a glance:
- Hunter Dobbins Higher/Lower Than 15.5 Outs
- Michael Lorenzen Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Zack Littell Higher/Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Red Sox vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Red Sox vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Hunter Dobbins Higher Than 15.5 Outs
Dobbins is projected by us to achieve 16.8 Outs, exceeding the 15.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a 4.7% edge and a 58.2% chance of success.
These figures suggest opting for higher than 15.5 Outs for Dobbins tonight is a strong strategy. The projections align with our favorable outlook, indicating he has a solid chance to perform exceptionally.
Michael Lorenzen Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Lorenzen is projected by us to record 4.31 Pitcher Strikeouts, slightly below the 4.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a 3.8% edge and a 61.6% win probability.
These projections suggest that opting for fewer than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Lorenzen tonight is a solid choice. The data provides a conservative outlook, closely aligning with our expectations for his performance.
Brewers vs. Rays MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Brewers vs. Rays MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Zack Littell Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Littell is projected by us to tally 16.11 Outs, comfortably below the 17.5 mark. Our simulations show a 1.5% edge and a 64.3% probability of success.
These figures suggest that opting for less than 17.5 Outs for Littell tonight is a smart choice. The projections align with a poor outlook, supporting a strong decision based on our anticipated performance for his game.
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