Yoshinobu Yamamoto Underdog MLB Picks Today, 5/18: Baseball Projections + More

Ready to start your week with a win? We are breaking down the board by comparing our latest MLB DFS Projections against the most recent performance trends to find the best edges for your entries. Today we are targeting two elite arms in matchups that offer distinct statistical advantages. Be sure to check the Fantasy Alarm Bet Tracker for all of our expert picks for today's slate.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto MLB Underdog Fantasy Pick: Higher than 6.5 Strikeouts

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a primary target for your Underdog MLB Picks today. He carries a 24.6 percent strikeout rate and faces a Padres lineup that has struggled significantly of late, striking out in 25.9 percent of plate appearances over their last 14 games. Yamamoto has been remarkably consistent in his control lately, and our latest MLB DFS Projections indicate that his splitter will be a major factor against a San Diego order that has shown vulnerability to high-spin secondary pitches.

Shane McClanahan MLB Underdog Fantasy Pick: Higher than 5.5 Strikeouts

Shane McClanahan is another high-value play on today’s board for your Underdog MLB Picks. McClanahan is missing bats at a 25.8 percent clip and gets a significant boost from the matchup against an Orioles lineup that ranks fifth in the majors as a strikeout target against southpaws. Pitch count is the only real concern here, as the Rays continue to be extremely cautious with his workload. However, our MLB DFS Projections suggest he can still find his way to the Higher on this 5.5 line if he stay efficient against a high-variance Baltimore order.

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