MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (4/29)
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 15 games on the MLB schedule for 4/29. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Tuesday 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 4/29
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 4/29 at a glance:
- Jacob Lopez Higher/Lower Than 12.5 Outs
- MacKenzie Gore Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
- Nick Pivetta Higher/Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Athletics vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Athletics vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jacob Lopez Higher Than 12.5 Outs
Lopez is projected by us to achieve 14.37 Outs, comfortably higher than the 12.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a notable 7.2% edge and a 59.3% probability of success.
Given these figures, opting for higher than 12.5 Outs for Lopez tonight appears to be a solid choice. The data supports an outlook of him exceeding expectations, aligning well with our performance forecast.
Nationals vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Nationals vs. Phillies MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
MacKenzie Gore Higher Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
Gore is projected by us to allow 6.17 Hits, exceeding the 5.5 threshold. Our simulations reveal a 4.2% edge and a 59.8% probability of success.
Per these insights, choosing higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed for Gore tonight is a solid decision. The statistics align with an expectation of increased action from him, which matches our performance outlook.
Giants vs. Padres MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Giants vs. Padres MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Nick Pivetta Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Pivetta is projected by us to record 15.6 Outs, which is lower than the 17.5 threshold. Our simulations show a 1.1% edge and a 52.7% probability of success.
This analysis suggests that choosing lower than 17.5 Outs for Pivetta tonight is a solid pick, especially since we are getting a 1.12x multiplier on this one.
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