MLB Underdog Player Predictions for Wednesday (4/8)
Wednesday, April 8, 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 Wednesday slate.
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Underdog Top MLB Picks for April 8, 2026
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top MLB DFS picks on Underdog for Wednesday:
- Michael Lorenzen lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
- Luis Severino higher than 2.5 Walks Allowed
- Michael McGreevy lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
Astros vs. Rockies MLB Underdog Predictions
Michael Lorenzen lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Michael Lorenzen 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 60.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.4% edge.
Athletics vs. Yankees MLB Underdog Predictions
Luis Severino higher than 2.5 Walks Allowed
The walks allowed projection for Luis Severino looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 2.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. This pick projects to hit 65.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.2% edge.
Cardinals vs. Nationals MLB Underdog Predictions
Michael McGreevy lower than 3.5 Pitcher Strikeouts
The pitcher strikeouts projection for Michael McGreevy 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 61.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.0% edge.
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