MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (5/29)
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 5 games on the MLB schedule for 5/29. 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 5/29
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/29 at a glance:
- Marcell Ozuna Higher/Lower Than 0.5 Walks
- Jose Berrios Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Braves vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Braves vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Marcell Ozuna Lower Than 0.5 Walks
Ozuna lower than 0.5 Walks is a great pick tonight, supported by our simulations showing a 61.6% win probability and a 3.8% edge. This statistical edge makes the lower than 0.5 walks line a strong and simple value play.
Athletics vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Athletics vs. Blue Jays MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jose Berrios Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Berrios lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts is a great pick tonight, backed by our simulations showing a 68.3% win probability and a 1.1% edge. This data-driven edge, combined with his pitching style, makes the lower than 5.5 strikeouts line a +EV pick over the long run.
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