Robert Gasser ParlayPlay MLB Picks Today, 8/20: Baseball Projections + More

Thursday's top two ParlayPlay plays both attack lineups that have been cold at the plate recently, one from a quietly elite frontline starter and the other from a pitcher rounding back into form. Our MLB DFS Projections have both arms flagged as strong plays tonight. For a deeper look at how tonight's arms project pitch by pitch, check out our MLB DFS Pitcher Projections, and line-shop today's strikeout numbers with our MLB Odds Finder before you build your board.

Robert Gasser MLB ParlayPlay Pick: Higher than 5.5 Strikeouts

Gasser has found his footing after a bumpy start following the All-Star break, backing a 3.33 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across his last five outings covering 27 innings. Seattle carries a 23.8 percent strikeout rate against left-handed pitching, a solid matchup for a pitcher who has been trending in the right direction lately. Milwaukee has been one of baseball's hottest teams as a club, which typically means a longer leash and more favorable game conditions for its starter. That combination of improving form and team momentum gives him a real chance to clear this modest number. That is the number. That is the play.

Gavin Williams MLB ParlayPlay Pick: Higher than 7.5 Strikeouts

Williams has quietly emerged as one of the American League's better arms, backing 190 strikeouts and a 31.8 percent strikeout rate across 149 innings this season. He is averaging 8.7 strikeouts across his last ten outings, meaning tonight's number sits right in line with his recent form rather than above it. San Francisco has struggled to generate much offense lately, hitting just .213 with only seven homers over its past ten games. His deep arsenal and typical workload expectation give him a clear path to clearing this number. Do not overthink it.

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