MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wednesday (5/21)
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 5/21. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Wednesday 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 5/21
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/21 at a glance:
- Ryan Yarbrough Higher/Lower Than 1.5 Walks Allowed
- Brant Hurter Higher/Lower Than 1.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Carson Palmquist Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
Rangers vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Rangers vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Ryan Yarbrough Lower Than 1.5 Walks Allowed
Yarbrough is projected by us to allow 1.01 Walks, staying under the 1.5 mark. Our simulations indicate a 6.2% edge and a 64% probability of success.
These figures suggest that selecting less than 1.5 Walks Allowed for Yarbrough tonight is a strong pick. The data suggests he’s more likely to walk 1 batter compared to 2.
Tigers vs. Cardinals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Tigers vs. Cardinals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Brant Hurter Higher Than 1.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Hurter is projected by us to achieve 2.7 Pitcher Strikeouts, surpassing the 1.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a 5.1% edge and a 74.7% probability of success.
These figures suggest that selecting more than 1.5 Pitcher Strikeouts for Hurter today is a promising pick.
Phillies vs. Rockies MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Phillies vs. Rockies MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Carson Palmquist Lower Than 5.5 Hits Allowed
Palmquist is projected by us to allow 5.19 Hits, under the 5.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a 4.7% edge and a 56.3% probability of success.
Based on these figures, opting for fewer than 5.5 Hits Allowed for Palmquist tonight is a solid choice. The sims suggest he should allow fewer than 5 hits.
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