MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (5/22)
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 5/22. 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 5/22
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/22 at a glance:
- Luis Severino Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Stephen Kolek Higher/Lower Than 15.5 Outs
- Aaron Judge Higher/Lower Than 0.5 Walks
Angels vs. Athletics MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Angels vs. Athletics MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Luis Severino Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Severino lower than 5.5 strikeouts is a great pick tonight. We project him for 4.83 strikeouts, and our simulations show a 69% chance he goes higher than 5.5, with a 4.8% edge. This combination of projection and simulation-based advantage makes it a solid value play, offering both statistical backing and a strong probability of success.
Padres vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Padres vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Steven Kolek Higher Than 15.5 Outs
Kolek more than 15.5 outs is a solid pick tonight. We project him for 16.65 outs, which is above the target. Our simulations show a 60.7% chance he goes higher than 15.5 outs, with a 2.9% edge. This blend of projection and simulation-based advantage highlights a value opportunity, offering both statistical support and a solid probability of success.
Rangers vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Rangers vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Aaron Judge Lower Than 0.5 Walks
Judge less than 0.5 walks is a good pick tonight. Our simulations show a 55.8% chance this outcome occurs, with a 2.8% edge. This combination of simulation-based confidence and statistical advantage highlights a value opportunity, especially since we are getting a 1.09x multiplier on this one.
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