Underdog Fantasy MLB Picks For Today, 8/3: DFS Projections & Plays
Saturday’s MLB picks over on Underdog Fantasy features Minnesota Twins starter Bailey Ober and Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in an entry with a 3x multiplier.
MLB Underdog Fantasy Picks Today: Saturday, August 3rd
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Bailey Ober Underdog MLB Pick: More Than 37.5 Fantasy Points
Ober takes the mound today in a very favorable matchup against the Chicago White Sox whose lineup lacks a little punch since trading away Eloy Jimenez and Tommy Pham at the trade deadline.
Ober has faced the White Sox twice this season and had some good, not great, outings against them with a more recent start where he allowed three runs over six innings while striking out six.
Two key things play towards Ober’s fantasy value here today and that is the win equity and the quality start upside in this matchup which are both crucial bonus points for us to finish with more than today’s projected 37.5 total.
- Pick: More Than 37.5 Fantasy Points
Bryan De La Cruz Underdog MLB Pick: More Than 7.5 Fantasy Points
Love this matchup for the newly acquired Pirate Bryan De La Cruz as he faces Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery.
It has been a horrid season for Montgomery, especially against righties as he’s allowing a .339 average with a .400 wOBA and a .545 slugging percentage to them.
For De La Cruz, this is the right side of the split for him as he hits .277 against them this season.
I’m looking for the Pirates to run up the score on Montgomery today and De La Cruz to be part of the action.
- Pick: More Than 7.5 Fantasy Points
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Soriano left with a 4-3 lead, but it was erased quickly after his departure. The 26-year-old was not exactly dominant in his outing with eight hits allowed and four free passes, but he did strike out six to help balance things out a smidgen. Soriano takes an even ERA of 4.00 into a scheduled start against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. There should be better options for that one.