Here’s some Pick ‘Em plays our team is looking at for today’s MLB slate!

Writer’s Record: 9-6-2 (-0.5 Units)

PrizePicks

Juan Soto OVER 8.0 Hitter Fantasy Score

I prefer the hitter fantasy score for Juan Soto due to his high walk rate. The Padres have a disappointing record, but some of their individual performances have still been good. On the season, Juan Soto ranks 2nd in Hard Hit %, 11th in Avg. Exit Velocity and 10th in xwOBA. Rich Hill starts for Pittsburgh in PNC park, where he has an ERA of 4.62. The hitter fantasy score for Juan Soto is currently at 8.5 on Underdog, so you’re getting some value on PrizePicks here.

Taj Bradley OVER 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts

The Tampa rookie has gone over this number in eight out of his 10 starts. He is top 5th percentile in K%, striking out 34.5% of the batters he’s faced. The only danger comes from him being chased out of the game early, but his stuff is good enough to get over this number.

Underdog Fantasy

Jazz Chisholm OVER 0.5 Singles

I don’t love taking the singles prop on Underdog, but this is a situation that warrants it. Jazz Chisholm has been out for over a month and he will most likely be putting a priority on making good contact and getting on base. The Marlins have missed his dynamism and he should be hitting leadoff, which will give him as many ABs as possible.

Framber Valdez OVER 5.5 Strikeouts

Framber Valdez is one of the best pitchers in the league at the moment. This will be the Cardinals’ first game back after their two game set in London. Maybe there’s some jet lag that will factor in for St. Louis and Framber is good enough to get over 5.5 Ks, something he’s done in three out of four June starts. 

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Tournament Plays

Jose Ramirez OVER 0.5 Total HITs

The Guardians have a favorable matchup with the Royals and Brady Singer. Over the last two weeks, J-Ram has at least one hit in 10 out of 12 games. Brady Singer is carrying a 6.34 ERA this year and has given up 53 hits in 44.2 innings at home.

Fernando Tatis Jr. OVER 0.5 Total Hits

This one is a little more juiced than J-Ram, but is another generous offer from the good people at ThriveFantasy. Tatis has 10 hits in the Padres’ last 13 games and 17 hits in total over that stretch. Fernando should be able to get to Rich Hill for at least one hit, if not more.