MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (5/6)
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 16 games on the MLB schedule for 5/6. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Tuesday slate.
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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 5/6
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/6 at a glance:
- Clarke Schmidt Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Cade Povich Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
- Jake Irvin Higher/Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Padres vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Padres vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Clarke Schmidt Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Schmidt is projected by us to achieve fewer than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts. Our simulations show a notable 5.2% edge and a 57.8% chance of success.
These statistics suggest that selecting lower than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Schmidt tonight is a solid strategy. The data indicates a restrained performance, aligning well with our conservative expectations for his game.
Orioles vs. Twins MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Orioles vs. Twins MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Cade Povich Higher Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
Povich is projected by us to allow 6.15 Hits, surpassing the 5.5 mark. Our simulations indicate a 4.5% edge and a 55.7% chance of success.
These projections suggest that choosing higher than 5.5 Hits Allowed for Povich tonight is a strong pick, especially since we are getting a 1.17x multiplier on this one.
Guardians vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Guardians vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jake Irvin Lower Than 17.5 Outs
Irvin is projected by us to deliver 15.48 Outs, comfortably below the 17.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a 2.3% edge and a 60.1% win probability.
These data points suggest that opting for lower than 17.5 Outs for Irvin tonight is a smart choice. The projections reflect a conservative approach to his performance, which aligns well with our expectations for his game.
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