Tonight’s top Underdog pick ’em selections are hitter-centric. Four “higher’ selections for batters stand out in Underdog’s vast pick ’em lobby.
Check out our best picks on the MLB Underdog Cheat Sheet >>
Tonight’s top Underdog pick ’em selections are hitter-centric. Four “higher’ selections for batters stand out in Underdog’s vast pick ’em lobby.
Check out our best picks on the MLB Underdog Cheat Sheet >>
Tuesday’s Best MLB Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions
Adley Rutschman HIGHER 1.5 Total Bases
Adley Rutschman is an above-average hitter against righties and has a tasty matchup tonight. According to FanGraphs, Rutschman has had a .266 batting average, .442 slugging and .176 ISO against righties since reaching the majors in 2022. He’s had over 1.5 total bases in 23 of 43 starts this year and can go over his line against Lance Lynn. The veteran right-handed pitcher has allowed 111 lefties a .290 batting average, .470 slugging, six doubles and four homers this season.
Yordan Alvarez HIGHER 1.5 Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez’s .260 batting average and .436 slugging this year are below his standards. However, the lefty slugger’s .279 xBA and .538 xSLG aren’t far from his usual marks. So, Alvarez has been unlucky on his batted balls. Alvarez should smash in a cupcake matchup tonight. Griffin Canning has allowed the 124 lefties he’s faced this year a .294 batting average, .505 slugging, six doubles, one triple and five homers.
Joey Loperfido HIGHER 0.5 Total Bases
Like Alvarez, Joey Loperfido can exploit Canning’s struggles against left-handed batters. In 43 plate appearances this season, the left-handed-hitting rookie outfielder has a .333 batting average, .277 xBA, .436 slugging and .357 xSLG. Loperfido has had a hit in nine of 12 starts.
Freddie Freeman HIGHER 8.0 Fantasy Points
In 220 plate appearances this season, Freddie Freeman has a .409 OBP, .166 ISO and 150 wRC+. Additionally, since 2021, he’s had a .421 OBP, .212 ISO and 161 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers. Finally, Brandon Pfaadt is a good matchup. The 116 lefties who’ve faced Pfaadt this year have a .325 OBP, .453 slugging and .339 wOBA.
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