Nolan McLean Underdog MLB Picks Today, 5/2: Baseball Projections + More

Quick Summary of Today's Top Underdog Picks:

• Nolan McLean (NYM): Higher than 7.5 Strikeouts 
• Ryne Nelson (ARI): Lower than 4.5 Strikeouts 

Nolan McLean Underdog MLB Pick: Higher than 7.5 Strikeouts

Nolan McLean is the ultimate upside play on today's board. He enters with a 33.3% strikeout rate and gets to face the Los Angeles Angels, who lead the league in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching (26.5%). While 7.5 is a high number, McLean’s power-pitching style is perfectly suited for an opponent that chases at an elite clip. If he maintains his recent velocity, he could reach this total by the sixth inning.

Ryne Nelson Underdog MLB Pick: Lower than 4.5 Strikeouts

Ryne Nelson is a pitcher who works best when he avoids the middle of the plate, but the Chicago Cubs are excellent at forcing right-handers into long counts. The Cubs own a low 19.9% strikeout rate against righties, making them one of the most contact-heavy lineups in the game. For Nelson, who averages just a 20.0% strikeout rate, finding five punchouts against a team that consistently puts the ball in play is a difficult task. We are taking the Lower on his 4.5 total.

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