MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (6/17)

Luzardo of the Phillies

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

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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 Tuesday slate.

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Underdog Fantasy Top MLB Picks for June 17, 2025

Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB DFS picks on Underdog for Tuesday:

Phillies vs. Marlins MLB Underdog Predictions

Jesus Luzardo higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed

The hits allowed projection for Jesus Luzardo looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 5.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.0% edge.

Brewers vs. Cubs MLB Underdog Predictions

Chad Patrick higher than 15.5 Outs

The outs projection for Chad Patrick looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 15.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 50.7% of the time (but with a 1.17x multiplier) based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.3% edge.

Guardians vs. Giants MLB Underdog Predictions

Slade Cecconi higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed

The hits allowed projection for Slade Cecconi looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 5.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 55.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.7% edge.

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Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on Twitter – @justinbailey32