MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wednesday (5/28)
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 5/28, with a number of games having already started. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for the games later in the day on 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 5/28
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB picks on Underdog for 5/28 at a glance:
- Noah Cameron Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Tyler Mahle Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- George Kirby Higher/Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Reds vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Reds vs. Royals MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Noah Cameron Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Cameron is projected to achieve fewer than 4.5 strikeouts. Our simulations indicate a 2.6% edge and a 60.4% probability of success.
These numbers suggest that opting for less than 4.5 strikeouts for Cameron is a strong choice. The data aligns with a conservative outlook on his performance, reinforcing our expectations and making this a strategically sound pick for the game.
Blue Jays vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Blue Jays vs. Rangers MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Tyler Mahle Lower Than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Mahle is projected to record 3.75 strikeouts, which is below the 4.5 Underdog projection. Our simulations reveal a 2.6% edge and a 68.3% probability of success.
These figures suggest that opting for fewer than 4.5 strikeouts for Mahle is a strong choice. The data aligns with a conservative outlook on his performance, making this yet another pitcher that we are expecting to fall short of their strikeout projection on Underdog.
Nationals vs. Mariners MLB Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Nationals vs. Mariners MLB Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
George Kirby Lower Than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Kirby is projected to achieve 5.4 strikeouts, slightly under the 5.5 Underdog projection. Our simulations show a 1.1% edge and a 58.9% probability of success.
Choosing fewer than 5.5 strikeouts for Kirby is a solid pick but not quite as strong as those listed above. Still, we project it to be +EV in the long run.
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