Thursday brings a bit of a tricky slate across MLB. There are nine games scheduled to be played, four of which have early start times. There are also some potential rain issues among the evening games, as the Red Sox game was canceled, and the Pirates game is in danger of postponement. Still, there are some intriguing MLB DFS picks to consider on PrizePicks.
Whether you want to attack home runs, hits, or pitcher strikeouts, the Thursday MLB slate provides plenty of opportunities on PrizePicks. Let’s highlight some picks to help you build your Lineups for Thursday’s MLB action.
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Mariners C Cal Raleigh – 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI
- Mariners C Cal Raleigh is 9-for-32 (.281) with a .368 OBP, four home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, and six runs scored over his last nine games.
- Raleigh has hit at least 30 home runs in each of the last two seasons.
- Raleigh has a .954 OPS this season, which is on pace to be the highest mark of his career.
- Raleigh has a career .355 wOBA and .287 ISO on the road, compared to a .298 wOBA and .184 ISO at home.
- The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr., who has a 2.13 WHIP through his first three starts of the season. He had previously not pitched in the majors since 2022 because of injuries.
Nationals SP Trevor Williams – 2.5 Earned Runs Allowed
- Nationals SP Trevor Williams has allowed at least three earned runs in seven of his nine starts this season.
- Williams also faced the Braves in his last outing, giving up four runs (three earned) across 4.1 innings.
- Williams does not miss many bats, posting a 19.0% strikeout rate for his career.
- Williams has allowed a 40.3% hard-hit rate this season, which is on pace to be the highest mark of his career.
- Left-handed pitchers have limited the Braves to a .659 OPS this season, but the Braves have a .724 OPS versus righties.
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Of the nine games scheduled to be played in baseball Thursday, five of them have evening start times. Among the more appealing matchups will be the Tigers hosting the Guardians.
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