MLB Underdog Player Predictions for Thursday (4/23)

Feltner of the Rockies

Thursday, April 23, 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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Don’t forget to check out our MLB weather page 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 Thursday slate.

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Underdog Top MLB Picks for April 23, 2026

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

Padres vs. Rockies MLB Underdog Predictions

Ryan Feltner lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts

The strikeouts projection for Ryan Feltner looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 3.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 57.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.2% edge.

Phillies vs. Cubs MLB Underdog Predictions

Nico Hoerner higher than 1.5 Total Bases

The total bases projection for Nico Hoerner looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 1.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 57.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.6% edge.

Brewers vs. Tigers MLB Underdog Predictions

Kevin McGonigle higher than 1.5 Total Bases

The total bases projection for Kevin McGonigle looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 1.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 56.0% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.5% edge.

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