Andrew Painter Chalkboard MLB Picks Today, 5/18: Baseball Projections + More

The Monday MLB slate is full of tactical opportunities, and we are using our advanced MLB DFS Projections to find the best spots for your entries today. Today’s analysis highlights a strategic fade on a highly-touted prospect and an efficiency-based play on a high-K righty. For more insights, check out the Fantasy Alarm Bet Tracker.

Andrew Painter MLB Chalkboard Fantasy Pick: Lower than 4.5 Strikeouts

Andrew Painter is a target for Chalkboard MLB Picks today as we look to capitalize on his limited volume. While he possesses elite stuff, the Phillies have restricted his pitch counts, leading him to stay Lower than this total in five of eight starts this year. Our latest MLB DFS Projections suggest another shorter outing for Painter against a Reds lineup that battles deep into counts, making the Lower a top-tier choice for your entries.

Tatsuya Imai MLB Chalkboard Fantasy Pick: Lower than 4.5 Strikeouts

We are also targeting Tatsuya Imai on today's board. Despite an impressive 11.4 K/9, Imai has hit the Lower on this 4.5 total in three of four starts (75%) this season due to poor efficiency. He faces a Minnesota Twins unit that ranks fourth in strikeouts but excels at driving up starter pitch counts. Our current MLB DFS Projections show a clear path for Imai to fall short of five strikeouts if he cannot improve his early-inning economy. When looking for high-probability Chalkboard MLB Picks, fading high-K arms with efficiency issues is a winning strategy.

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