MLB Underdog Player Predictions for Thursday (4/2)
Thursday, April 2, 2026: Below are three of the best picks for today’s MLB slate on Underdog 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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Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for this Thursday slate.
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Underdog Top MLB Picks for April 2, 2026
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB DFS picks on Underdog for Thursday:
- Ryne Nelson lower than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Cole Ragans lower than 16.5 Outs
- Robbie Ray lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Braves vs. Diamondbacks MLB Underdog Predictions
Ryne Nelson lower than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Ryne Nelson looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 4.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.5% edge.
Twins vs. Royals MLB Underdog Predictions
Cole Ragans lower than 16.5 Outs
The outs projection for Cole Ragans looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 16.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 58.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.0% edge.
Mets vs. Giants MLB Underdog Predictions
Robbie Ray lower than 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The strikeouts projection for Robbie Ray 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 58.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.7% edge.
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