MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (6/5)
Thursday, June 5, 2025: Below are three of the best picks for today’s MLB slate on Underdog Fantasy according to our projections team. Using factors like Statcast data, advanced sabermetrics, weather impacts, and environmental factors, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.
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.
Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Thursday slate.
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Underdog Fantasy Top MLB Picks for June 5, 2025
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB DFS picks on Underdog for Thursday:
- David Festa (MIN) Higher Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Jake Irvin (WAS) Lower Than 17.5 Outs
- Miles Mikolas (STL) Lower Than 16.5 Outs
Twins vs. Athletics MLB Underdog Predictions
David Festa higher than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for David Festa looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 4.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 71.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.5% edge.
Cubs vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Predictions
Jake Irvin lower than 17.5 Outs
The outs projection for Jake Irvin looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 17.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 53.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.6% edge.
Royals vs. Cardinals MLB Underdog Predictions
Miles Mikolas lower than 16.5 Outs
The outs projection for Miles Mikolas looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 16.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 58.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.1% edge.
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