Top 3 MLB DFS Projections: April 17th Edition

By Shawn Stewart

The MLB season is in full swing, and we are back to find the logic and discipline required to stay ahead of the books. After a solid run in mid-April, today’s slate offers a prime opportunity to leverage data-driven systems and high-probability matchups. We aren’t just guessing; we are applying the same analytical rigor to these player props that we use to scout the stock market.

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Today’s Top 3 Projections

1. Cam Schlittler (NYY) — More than 5.5 Strikeouts

Schlittler has been an absolute force on the mound this season, racking up high strikeout numbers in his early starts. Facing a Kansas City Royals lineup that can be prone to the swing-and-miss, the data suggests he maintains that high floor tonight at Yankee Stadium.

2. Spencer Horwitz (TOR) — More than 1.5 Total Bases

Horwitz has been showing incredible plate discipline and a knack for finding gaps. Facing a favorable matchup tonight, our logic points toward him extending his recent hot streak and clearing this line with a multi-hit game or a well-timed extra-base hit.

3. Brendan Donovan (STL) — More than 0.5 Singles

Donovan is the ultimate “professional hitter” with a compact swing designed for contact. He consistently puts the ball in play and finds holes in the defense. Against tonight’s matchup, we like his probability of putting a clean single in the scorebook.

Stay disciplined, trust the data, and let’s cash these picks.

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