MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Monday (5/26)
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 12 games on the MLB schedule for 5/26. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Monday 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 5/26
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/26 at a glance:
- Jacob deGrom Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Andrew Heaney Higher/Lower Than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Charlie Morton Higher/Lower Than 14.5 Outs
Blue Jays vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Blue Jays vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jacob deGrom Lower Than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
DeGrom is projected by us to record 6.34 Pitcher Strikeouts, staying below the 6.5 mark. Our simulations show a 7.7% edge and a 65.5% probability of success.
These figures suggest that opting for less than 6.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for deGrom tonight is a strong choice.
Pirates vs. Diamondbacks MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Pirates vs. Diamondbacks MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Andrew Heaney Higher Than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Heaney is projected by us to achieve 3.89 Pitcher Strikeouts, surpassing the 3.5 mark. Our simulations indicate a 6.6% edge and a 64.4% probability of success.
These figures suggest that choosing more than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Heaney tonight is a promising pick.
Cardinals vs. Orioles MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cardinals vs. Orioles MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Charlie Morton Lower Than 14.5 Outs
Morton is projected by us to achieve 13.5 Outs, under the 14.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a 5.7% edge and a 60.2% win probability.
Based on these projections, selecting fewer than 14.5 Outs for Morton tonight looks like a smart decision.
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