Reid Detmers ParlayPlay MLB Picks Today, 8/21: Baseball Projections + More

Friday's top two ParlayPlay plays both come from lefties with real recent momentum: one an established ace with a track record against tonight's opponent, and the other a promising arm fresh off a career outing. 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.

Reid Detmers MLB ParlayPlay Pick: Higher than 6.5 Strikeouts

Detmers has flashed genuine swing-and-miss ability all season, backing a 10.2 K/9 that reflects real stuff even in a season with uneven overall results. His last start against Kansas City was arguably his best of the year, working seven innings with 11 strikeouts and getting six of those on a dominant slider in a 1-0 win. Texas carries a 23.9 percent strikeout rate against left-handed pitching, a favorable matchup for a pitcher capable of dominating when his command is on. That combination of a standout recent outing and a strikeout-prone opponent makes this number very reachable. That is the number. That is the play.

Chris Sale MLB ParlayPlay Pick: Higher than 7.5 Strikeouts

Sale has been every bit the frontline ace this season, backing 160 strikeouts and a 2.16 ERA across 129.2 innings with a 30.9 percent strikeout rate among the league's best. His last meeting with Milwaukee produced a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven strong innings, proof he has already solved this exact lineup once this year. Milwaukee's 22.6 percent strikeout rate against left-handed pitching is a fair number for a pitcher of his caliber. That combination of a proven track record against tonight's opponent and season-long dominance gives him a clear path to clearing this number. Do not overthink it.

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