2025 MLB Wednesday Guide: Expert Fantasy Lineup Strategies & Winning Betting Insights
Master Wednesday's MLB action with expert fantasy baseball lineup decisions, pitcher streaming targets, and data-driven betting insights for April 15, 2025 matchups.

Pitching Breakdown & Streaming Targets
Top 5 Wednesday Starters
- Spencer Strider (ATL) - Faces Blue Jays' 8th-ranked offense vs RHP
- Chris Bassitt (TOR) - Home matchup against Braves' strikeout-prone lineup
- Aaron Nola (PHI) - Career 2.89 ERA vs Giants in pitcher-friendly Oracle Park
- Kris Bubic (KC) - Yankee Stadium test with improved slider command
- Nick Pivetta (BOS) - Cubs rank 24th in OPS vs righties (MLB.com)
Streaming Specials:
- Clarke Schmidt (NYY): 11 K/9 in minors vs Royals' .298 wOBA (3rd worst)
- Mitchell Parker (WSH): Pirates' .682 OPS vs RHP (FanGraphs)
- Osvaldo Bido (OAK): White Sox offense ranks last in runs scored
Hitting Strategy
Prime Steal Targets:
- Nationals vs LHP Falter (18 SB allowed in 2024)
- Target: Dylan Crews (82% available) - 93rd percentile sprint speed (Statcast)
Matchup to Exploit:
- Padres vs Matthew Boyd: .347 xwOBA allowed to righties (2024)
- Sleepers: Ha-Seong Kim (67% rostered), Jurickson Profar (41%)
Betting Corner
Moneyline Value:
- Phillies (-145) vs Giants: Nola's 1.98 ERA in night games (2024)
Over/Under Play:
- Marlins vs Diamondbacks (O/U 8.5): Both teams top 10 in bullpen ERA
Prop Special:
- Spencer Strider Over 8.5 Ks (-115): Jays whiff 26.3% vs RHP (3rd highest)
Advanced Analytics
THE BAT X Projections: | Metric | Strider | Bassitt | Nola |
---|---|---|---|---|
xERA | 2.87 | 3.45 | 3.12 | |
K% | 35.1% | 24.8% | 28.6% | |
EV | 87.2 mph | 89.4 mph | 88.1 mph |
Weather Watch:
- CHC@BOS: 15 mph NE wind blowing in at Fenway
- NYY@KC: 82°F with 65% humidity (fly ball boost)
Injury Alerts
- Giancarlo Stanton (NYY): Day-to-day with hamstring tightness
- Zac Gallen (ARI): Pushed to Thursday with blister issue