Welcome to another full slate of Major League Baseball games on Friday night as we dive into top MLB Underdog picks and MLB props today. Our top MLB picks on Underdog Fantasy feature Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish facing the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros slugger Kyle Tucker staying hot. Plus, a bonus prop for Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien. Check out these free MLB player props and MLB daily picks on Underdog Fantasy for “Pick'Em” contests tonight. Don't forget to check out the latest MLB weather report and the confirmed MLB lineups when placing those MLB betting picks. Plus, the MLB daily projections and MLB Batter vs Pitcher page will help you find the best matchups for MLB player props and MLB DFS lineups. Let's dive into the top MLB player picks on Underdog Fantasy for Friday, July 21st.

 

MLB Underdog Fantasy Top Picks July 21

Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros – OVER 9.0 Fantasy Points

We cashed on a Kyle Tucker prop last night and we’re going right back there tonight. The Houston Astros outfielder continues to swing a hot bat with a .435 batting average and 1.256 OPS in six games since the All-Star break. Going back further, he’s hitting .375 with a 1.106 OPS in the month of July. In 15 games this month, Tucker has compiled 21 hits, 15 RBI, nine runs scored, eight walks drawn, and three homers. He’s accruing fantasy points in multiple ways and can get to double-digits tonight in a favorable matchup. The lefty-swinging Tucker is smashing left-handed pitching this season with a .351 BA and .958 OPS. He gets a southpaw tonight in Oakland Athletics starter JP Sears, who’s allowing a .293 BA to lefty hitters so far. Look for Tucker to keep his fantasy and offensive production going in this matchup. He also has road splits in his favor with a .328 BA and .940 OPS on the road this season. 

Edouard Julien, Minnesota Twins – OVER 0.5 Singles

A popular fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup this week is Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien. He’s scorching hot in July, hitting .500 with a 1.550 OPS this month. Those aren’t typos. The guy has 16 total hits in his current eight-game hitting streak, 10 of which have been singles. That’s important because we’re focused on those singles for this prop. It’s encouraging to see him have so many single-baggers while also smacking five homers this month. As for tonight’s matchup, Julien has a few splits in his favor. Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn has been shaky this season with a 6.06 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. The righty is especially getting knocked around by left-handed hitters, allowing a .337 BA to them so far. As for Julien, he’s hitting .333 against righties this season. Another key factor is the Twins now regularly batting him second in the order behind Carlos Correa. When he hits second, Julien boasts a .413 BA this year. 

Kyle Bradish, Baltimore Orioles – OVER 5.5 Strikeouts

One of the marquee MLB matchups tonight features an AL East showdown between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays with the division lead in balance. Let’s grab a strikeout prop from this game with Kyle Bradish. The Orioles starter has seen an uptick in his strikeouts over the past couple months. The right-hander has 7+ K’s in four of his last five starts and is averaging 6.4 strikeouts per outing since the start of June. Bradish also boasts a strong 1.87 ERA over his past seven starts. After a shaky first two months, the O’s righty has looked like one of the best pitchers in the league lately. Meanwhile, the Rays offense has been profitable to fade after its hot start. Tampa Bay has a .289 wOBA, .219 BA, and 26.0% strikeout rate against righties during the month of July. Bradish struck out eight on the road vs the Rays back on June 20 and can replicate that performance today. It’s also encouraging that he boasts a higher K rate on the road this season than at home. 

 

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