4 Underdog Fantasy Picks for Tonight’s MLB Slate
We’ve put together the best Underdog Fantasy Pick’em plays for tonight’s MLB slate. Having dug through recent trends, matchups, and performance of the biggest players in the game, we found 4 picks that stand out from the rest — including names like Ronald Acuña Jr., Emmet Sheehan, and Cal Raleigh.
You can choose to play just a couple of these picks or go all in for a massive win. The choice is yours. However, keep in mind that the payout multipliers will change over time, so it’s best if you head over to Underdog Fantasy and lock in these prices.
| Name | Pick | Higher/Lower | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 2.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs | Higher | 1.08x |
| Emmet Sheehan | 5.5 Strikeouts | Higher | 1.08x |
| Cal Raleigh | 0.5 Home Runs | Higher | 1.78x |
| Rafael Devers | 0.5 Total Bases | Higher | 0.82x |
Ronald Acuña Jr. Higher Than 2.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs
- Pick ‘em Payout: 1.08x
Ronald Acuña Jr. just keeps producing, and we’re looking to take advantage of that. He’s batting .300 with a .974 OPS, and he’s hit this H+R+RBI line in 5 of his last 8 games. He’s a constant threat — whether he’s on base or driving runs in himself. We’ll take the points wherever we can get them.
He’s back against the White Sox, who’ve starting Shane Smith on the bump, and he’s pushing a 4.01 ERA with a mediocre 1.28 WHIP. Sure, he might not give up the long ball often, only 11 on the season, but he struggles to keep runners off the bags. Beyond him, the White Sox have been one of the weaker pitching teams this month.
He does damage in all parts of the game, and with Atlanta projected for solid run production tonight, this line feels light at 1.08. Don’t overthink this gem — higher than 2.5 is the play.
Emmet Sheehan Higher Than 5.5 Strikeouts
- Pick ‘em Payout: 1.08x
Emmet Sheehan isn’t known as one of the hottest strikeout throwers in the game, but he can get them, and tonight he draws a high-strikeout opponent in the Rockies, who have the second-most strikeouts in the MLB this season. Colorado hitters are averaging 9+ Ks per game, and they’ve been particularly bad on the road.
Sheehan has logged 11 strikeouts over his last 10 innings and has gone at least 5 innings in 3 of his last 4 starts. He’s throwing with confidence and leaning on a slider that’s drawing consistent swings and misses.
Even at Coors Field, this line looks easily beatable. Sheehan has the tools and the matchup to punch out at least 6 with whiffs. At 1.08x, we’re backing the higher on this Underdog Pick’em.
Cal Raleigh Higher Than 0.5 Home Runs
- Pick ‘em Payout: 1.78x
This is your high-reward swing, and you’ve probably seen this one coming. Cal Raleigh leads all of MLB with 47 home runs and is not slowing down. Of course, he didn’t do much at the plate last night because he was squaring off against Ranger Suarez, who is nearly unstoppable, but tonight he is up against Christopher Sanchez, who just a few starts ago gave up 2 dingers to the White Sox — one of the worst teams in the MLB. It just goes to show that batters can make him pay for mistakes.
Raleigh faces Philadelphia, whose pitching staff has been shaky in recent weeks. Even if Sanchez has a good night on the bump, the bullpen has one of the worst ERAs in the NL with a 4.29. Now combine that with Raleigh’s .593 SLG and a clear green light to swing, he is always one mistake pitch away from cashing this line.
The 1.78x payout makes this one of the best ceiling plays on the board, and we’ll take that. We’re making this pick based on raw power, and Raleigh’s got it.
Rafael Devers Higher Than 0.5 Total Bases
- Pick ‘em Payout: 0.82x
You don’t need fireworks here — just one base. That is all. Rafael Devers has quietly been consistent, hitting safely in 10 of his last 13 games, including 7 straight. He’s coming off a game where he posted 4 total bases with a dinger, and now gets another favorable matchup.
Devers owns a .504 SLG this season with 24 homers and 82 RBIs. And even though this payout sits at just 0.82x, the line is still undoubtedly worth it. He’s been reliable and is seeing the ball well right now. He might not bring in a big haul on his own, but pairing him up with a big swing like Raleigh, and you can have yourself a night.
With Devers, it takes just a single to cash this pick. Higher than 0.5 total bases is a solid floor play to anchor your card.
Get Your MLB Underdog Fantasy Picks In!
These are the 4 picks worth locking in tonight on Underdog Fantasy. You’ve got your safer value with Devers and Acuña, a bit of strikeout upside from Sheehan, and some boom potential with Raleigh.
Whether you’re building a 2-pick or 4-pick card, running with the standard or flex play, these give you a smart mix of consistency and ceiling. Lock them in and get ready to cash.
Matt Brown
Head of Sports Betting and DFS
Matt’s love for sports betting and daily fantasy sports, coupled with a deep understanding of football, hockey, and baseball, shapes his innovative thoughts on Hello Rookie. He has a B.S. in Aeronautical Computer Science and a M.S. in Project Management.
