Thursday MLB DFS Picks: DraftEdge’s Top Selections and Strategies

Step Up to the Plate: Your Daily Fantasy Sports Playbook

Hey there, sports fanatics! We've got a full slate of 15 games today, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:40 PM EST. The Phillies and Marlins will be battling it out at Marlins Park. Let's dive into the stats and see who's hot and who's not!

Batter Up: The Hottest DFS Batters Right Now

• Austin Riley is on fire with 18 hits from 48 at-bats, boasting an average of 0.375, 8 HRs, and 19 RBIs in the last two weeks. He's up against Patrick Sandoval today, who's got an ERA of 4.22.
• Freddie Freeman is not far behind with 21 hits from 48 at-bats, an impressive average of 0.438, 4 HRs, and 10 RBIs.
• Corbin Carroll has 12 hits from 46 at-bats, an average of 0.261, 3 HRs, and 10 RBIs. He's facing off against Alex Cobb today, who's got an ERA of 2.97.
• Kyle Tucker has 15 hits from 47 at-bats, an average of 0.319, 4 HRs, and 10 RBIs.
• CJ Abrams has 15 hits from 55 at-bats, an average of 0.273, 2 HRs, and 5 RBIs. He's up against Freddy Peralta today, who's got an ERA of 4.37.

🔥 C.J. Cron from the Rockies is on an 11-game hit streak. Keep an eye on this guy!

Pitch Perfect: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

• Spencer Strider from the Braves is leading the pack with an ERA of 4.09, 199 KOs, and 18 HRs allowed in 21 games.
• Sandy Alcantara from the Marlins is following closely with an ERA of 4.65, 113 KOs, and 14 HRs allowed in 21 games.
• Framber Valdez from the Astros has an ERA of 3.64, 134 KOs, and 11 HRs allowed in 20 games.

Clash of the Titans: Today's DFS Showdowns

Let's break down some of the most exciting matchups today:

🔥 Phillies 57-49 (+114) vs Marlins 57-50 (-136) 7.5 O/U

The Phillies are taking on the Marlins at LoanDepot Park, a notorious graveyard for HRs. With a thunderstorm on the horizon, this game is bound to be a nail-biter. The Marlins' pitcher, Sandy Alcantara, has an ERA of 4.52, while the Phillies' Ranger Suarez is at 4.22. This matchup is definitely one to watch.

❄️ Rays 65-44 (-114) vs Yankees 55-51 (-106) 8.5 O/U

The Rays are up against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, a haven for HRs. The Rays' pitcher, Zach Eflin, has an ERA of 3.64, while the Yankees' Carlos Rodon is struggling with a 5.75 ERA. Considering the Rays' poor run scoring, this game could go under the O/U.

🔥 Angels 56-51 (+205) vs Braves 67-37 (-250) 9.0 O/U

The Angels and Braves are both ranked top for HRs per game, making this a potential high-scoring game. The Braves' Spencer Strider leads in strikeout rate, while the Angels' Patrick Sandoval has an ERA of 4.22. With the Braves being one of the highest run-scoring teams, this game could go over the O/U.

Pick of the Day

My favorite pick of the day is the Angels at +205. Despite the Braves' strong stats, the Angels have been showing some serious grit. With both teams being top-ranked for HRs per game, this matchup is bound to be a thrilling one. So, get your popcorn ready and let's play ball!

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Shohei Ohtani LAA +295

Shohei Ohtani is a no-brainer for the gold medal spot. With a whopping 9.69% home run rate, he's a force to be reckoned with. He's facing Spencer Strider who has an ERA of 3.80 and gives up a homer 3.6% of the time. The weather at Truist Park is partly cloudy with a wind blowing -117.5 deg from center field, which could potentially aid in a home run. Ohtani's recent performance is also impressive, with 5 home runs in the last two weeks.

🥈Aaron Judge NYY +235

Aaron Judge takes the silver medal spot. He's got a 10.98% home run rate, the highest on this list. He's up against Zach Eflin who has an ERA of 3.64 and gives up a homer 2.3% of the time. The weather at Yankee Stadium is partly cloudy with a wind blowing -50.0 deg from center field. Judge's recent performance is also noteworthy, with 1 home run in the last week.

🥉Matt Olson ATL +320

Matt Olson snags the bronze medal spot. With a home run rate of 9.02%, he's a solid pick. He's facing Patrick Sandoval who has an ERA of 4.22 and gives up a homer 1.6% of the time. The weather at Truist Park is partly cloudy with a wind blowing -117.5 deg from center field, which could potentially aid in a home run. Olson's recent performance is also strong, with 6 home runs in the last two weeks.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown