Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate starts at 7:05 p.m. ET at DraftKings and FanDuel and has seven games. The suggested pick ’em choices from Underdog are also from the seven-game slate.
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Today’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks
Thursday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Bryan Woo (SEA) at NYY
Bryan Woo has a challenging matchup tonight. According to FanGraphs, the Yankees are tied for first in wRC+ (120) with a 22.8 K% versus righties and tied for second in wRC+ (122) with a 21.9 K% at home in 2025. Yet, they’re not quite as fearsome lately, ranking 10th in wRC+ (110) with a 23.5 K% in the previous 30 days.
Still, picking Woo is a decision to lean into pitching talent on a pitching-poor slate, rather than selecting the top pitcher based on a matchup. Woo has had the following stats in his previous five starts spanning 31 innings.
- 2.03 ERA
- 3.32 xFIP
- 3.21 SIERA
- 0.97 WHIP
- Three wins
- Four quality starts
- 6.5 BB%
- 28.5 K%
- 14.6 SwStr%
- 28.7 CSW%
- 103 stuff+
- 108 location+
- 111 pitching+
Finally, the Mariners are -120, albeit with a slightly alarming game total of 9.0 runs.
Eduardo Rodriguez (ARI) at SD
Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the best pitching options on a slate that requires gamers to squint to see a DFS-friendly option. In the lefty’s previous five starts spanning 26.2 innings, he’s had the following stats.
- 4.05 ERA
- 3.53 xFIP
- 3.51 SIERA
- 1.58 WHIP
- Two wins
- Two quality starts
- 7.4 BB%
- 26.2 K%
- 12.2 SwStr%
- 27.0 CSW%
E-Rod’s WHIP stunk, and his ERA was mediocre, but his ERA estimators and strikeout rate were strong in his past five starts.
Rodriguez’s matchup is midpack to favorable. The Padres are 18th in wRC+ (88) with a 19.3 K% versus lefties and tied for 14th in wRC+ (106) with a 17.1 K% at home this year. However, San Diego was also tied for 21st in wRC+ (97) with an 18.6 K% in the previous 30 days. So, the Diamondbacks are slight favorites (-120), and the game’s total is 8.5 runs.
Logan Allen (CLE) at CWS
Logan Allen is a mediocre pitcher in decent form. In his last five starts spanning 29 innings, he’s had the following stats.
- 3.41 ERA
- 3.82 xFIP
- 4.02 SIERA
- 1.14 WHIP
- Two wins
- Three quality starts
- 7.8 BB%
- 21.7 K%
Fortunately, Allen has a favorable matchup and adequate betting info. The White Sox are tied for 19th in wRC+ (85) with a 26.5 K% versus lefties and 28th in wRC+ (82) with a 21.4 K% at home this season. Chicago was also 27th in wRC+ (80) with a 24.2 K% in the previous 30 days. Finally, the Guardians are -134, and the game’s total is 9.0 runs.
Suggested Lineup Stacks
Marcus Stroman‘s 7.45 ERA is the worst, his 5.74 xERA is the second-worst, his 5.16 xFIP is the second-worst, his 5.33 SIERA is the second-worst, his 1.66 WHIP is the worst and his 13.5 K% is the second-lowest in 2025 among tonight’s probable starters. Additionally, Stroman has coughed up a .403 wOBA to 52 lefties and a .365 wOBA to 37 righties. The Mariners can rough him up tonight.
Spencer Strider isn’t an easy assignment for the Athletics. Still, Strider’s had a 4.50 ERA, 4.18 xFIP, 1.17 WHIP and 11.9 BB% in 30 innings on the road since last season. He’s also allowed at least three runs in half of his 10 starts this year. So, Strider hasn’t been perfect. Finally, Sutter Health Park is a launching pad, capable of humbling even the best pitchers in MLB.
Core Studs
- Cal Raleigh has slugged 36 homers with 63 runs, 76 RBIs, nine stolen bases, a .379 OBP, .373 ISO, .420 wOBA, .388 xwOBA and 180 wRC+ in 396 plate appearances this season.
- Austin Riley has smashed 19 homers with a .335 OBP, .222 ISO and 122 wRC+ in 355 plate appearances against lefties since 2023.
- Marcell Ozuna has launched 19 longballs with a .381 OBP, .236 ISO and 146 wRC+ in 389 plate appearances against lefties since 2023.
Value Plays/Punts
- J.P. Crawford has had a .357 OBP, .144 ISO and 121 wRC+ against right-handed pitching since 2023.
- Luke Raley has mashed 40 taters with a .339 OBP, .233 ISO and 136 wRC+ in 855 plate appearances against righties since 2023.
- Dominic Canzone has hit six homers with 10 runs, nine RBIs, one stolen base, a .310 OBP, .256 ISO, .364 wOBA, .376 xwOBA and 142 wRC+ in 84 plate appearances this season.
Thursday’s Top 3 Underdog Player Props
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Cal Raleigh: 1.5 Total Bases – Higher
In 292 plate appearances against righties this year, Raleigh has amassed 23 singles, 11 doubles, 22 homers, a .237 batting average, .564 SLG and .326 ISO. Conversely, Stroman has yielded five singles, six doubles, zero triples, three homers, a .292 batting average and .604 SLG to 52 left-handed batters this season.
J.P. Crawford: 7.5 Fantasy Points – Higher
Crawford is nestled atop a lineup that should light up the scoreboard tonight. In 388 plate appearances this year, he has hit seven homers with 40 runs, 32 RBIs, five stolen bases, a .386 OBP, .101 ISO, .347 wOBA, .347 xwOBA and 130 wRC+.
Marcell Ozuna: 6.5 Fantasy Points – Higher
Ozuna has ripped 12 round-trippers with 36 runs, 41 RBIs, a .367 OBP, .152 ISO, .338 wOBA, .378 xwOBA and 117 wRC+ in 380 plate appearances this year. Meanwhile, Sears has allowed a .343 wOBA to 334 right-handed batters this season.
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