MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (4/24)
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 4/24. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Thursday 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 4/24
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 4/24 at a glance:
- MacKenzie Gore Higher/Lower Than 7.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Landen Roupp Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Cole Ragans Higher/Lower Than 8.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Orioles vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Orioles vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
MacKenzie Gore Lower Than 7.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Gore is projected by us to achieve 6.77 strikeouts, which is much lower than the 7.5 benchmark. With our simulations revealing a 3.6% edge, this choice offers a 68.5% probability of hitting the mark successfully.
These figures imply that opting for lower than 7.5 strikeouts is a strong choice for tonight. Our projections suggest a more measured performance.
Brewers vs. Giants MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Brewers vs. Giants MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Landen Roupp Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Roupp is projected by us to record 5.43 strikeouts, slightly lower than the 5.5 threshold. Our simulations demonstrate a 2.5% edge, offering a favorable 65.3% probability of success.
Given these statistics, opting for lower than 5.5 strikeouts is +EV over the long run.
Rockies vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Rockies vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Cole Ragans Lower Than 8.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Our simulations show a 2.5% edge, and the pick carries a 54.6% success probability for Cole Ragans recording less than 8.5 pitcher strikeouts tonight.
These figures suggest that choosing lower than 8.5 is a smart move for tonight because of the 1.11x multiplier we are getting on Underdog.
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