Ultimate MLB Fantasy Baseball & Betting Guide: Monday's Top Picks & Strategies
Get expert advice on setting your fantasy baseball lineups and placing MLB bets for Monday's games. Includes top pitcher and hitter matchups, betting tips, and streaming options.
Starting Pitchers for Monday
Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Here are the top pitchers to consider:
| FPTS | Team | Pitcher | T | Opp | Rst% | W% | IP | ER | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7 | Ranger Suarez | L | @LAD | 84.7% | 54% | 5.9 | 2.2 | 5.9 | |
| 12.2 | Carlos Rodon | L | @MIN | 96.8% | 64% | 5.8 | 2.3 | 6.1 | |
| 11.6 | Emmet Sheehan | R | PHI | 13.0% | 46% | 5.2 | 2.2 | 6.7 |
Pitchers to Stream on Monday
Kyle Bradish is showing no ill effects from Tommy John surgery. In three outings since his 2025 debut, the righty's ERA is 2.85 with a 0.94 WHIP. He lines up for three more starts this season, the first on Monday with the Baltimore Orioles visiting the Chicago White Sox.
Today's Best Matchups for Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles pitchers vs. White Sox hitters: The average pitcher would post a 4.05 ERA in this matchup.
- St. Louis Cardinals pitchers vs. Reds hitters: The average pitcher would post a 4.11 ERA in this matchup.
- Washington Nationals pitchers vs. Braves hitters: The average pitcher would post a 4.13 ERA in this matchup.
Hitters to Stream on Monday
Sean Burke has struggled recently with a 1.72 WHIP. The White Sox host the Orioles, and several Orioles hitters are looking to end the year on a high note. Consider streaming Jeremiah Jackson, Ryan Mountcastle, Dylan Beavers, Tyler O'Neill, Colton Cowser, Samuel Basallo, and Coby Mayo.
Today's Best Matchups for Hitters
- Arizona Diamondbacks batters vs. Giants pitchers: The average hitter would post a .334 wOBA in this matchup.
- New York Yankees LHB vs. Twins pitchers: The average hitter would post a .328 wOBA in this matchup.
- Chicago Cubs LHB vs. Pirates pitchers: The average hitter would post a .326 wOBA in this matchup.
Betting Tips
Top HR Prop Bets
- Yandy Diaz | OVER 0.5 HR (+550): Projection: 17% chance of this bet hitting, with a $9.20 EV.
- Tyler O'Neill | OVER 0.5 HR (+400): Projection: 22% chance of this bet hitting, with a $8.70 EV.
- Wilmer Flores | OVER 0.5 HR (+900): Projection: 11% chance of this bet hitting, with a $5.80 EV.
Top Pitcher Prop Bets
- Kyle Bradish | UNDER 5.5 K (-130): Projection: 65% chance of this bet hitting, with a $19.87 EV.
- Zack Littell | UNDER 3.5 K (+105): Projection: 52% chance of this bet hitting, with a $7.56 EV.
- Spencer Strider | OVER 6.5 K (+110): Projection: 51% chance of this bet hitting, with a $6.43 EV.
Top YRFI/NRFI Bets
- Blue Jays @ Rays | NRFI (-105): Projection: 54% chance of NO RUN with a $5.31 EV.
- Rangers @ Astros | YRFI (-105): Projection: 52% chance of RUN with a $2.50 EV.
- Yankees @ Twins | YRFI (-115): Projection: 54% chance of RUN with a $1.59 EV.
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