MLB PrizePicks Picks Today: ALCS, NLCS DFS Picks
The MLB playoff race is finally here. We’ve got the top MLB picks and projections for PrizePicks today, with two MLB playoff matchups, with the first one starting at 5:08 p.m. ET.
Whether you’re backing a pitchers' earned runs allowed or a hitter to go yard, today's MLB Playoffs matchups are stacked with opportunities in crucial games.
The Dodgers and Mets will play NLCS Game 5 in Queens, as the Dodgers have a chance to punch their World Series ticket tonight. At 8:08 p.m. ET, the Yankees look to bounce back from their Game 3 loss against the Guardians in ALCS Game 4.
We’ve got picks for both MLB matchups on PrizePicks below. Don’t forget to head to the PrizePicks MLB board, lock in your picks, and submit your lineup to get in on the real money MLB action.
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PrizePicks MLB Picks Today: October 18
Here are the top MLB Picks for PrizePicks today for tonight’s Dodgers vs. Mets and Yankees vs. Guardians matchups.
- Dodgers P Jack Flaherty 1.5 Earned Runs Allowed – More (Goblin)
- Mets 3B Mark Vientos 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs — More (Demon)
- Mets SS Francisco Lindor 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs — More
- Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez 0.5 Total Bases — More (Goblin)
Dodgers P Jack Flaherty 1.5 Earned Runs Allowed — More (Goblin)
Time: 5:05 p.m. ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out veteran pitcher Jack Flaherty for a chance to go to the World Series. Flaherty has been struggling against right-handed hitters in his last 55 plate appearances. Flaherty has allowed a near 20% barrel rate, a 63% hard-hit percentage, and a high 41% flyball rate. A significant part of the damage comes from his heavy reliance on the fastball, throwing it over 42% of the time to righties.
He could run into some issues against a Mets lineup that includes six righties, including 1B Pete Alonso, SS Francisco Lindor, and 3B Mark Vientos.
Mets 3B Mark Vientos 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs — More (Demon)
One player who could take advantage of Flaherty's vulnerability is the New York Mets' Mark Vientos, who has been crushing right-handed fastballs this season. In 70 plate appearances, Vientos owns a 23% barrel rate, a 67% hard-hit percentage, and a 31% flyball rate.
Additionally, Vientos has already hit several home runs in the playoffs, proving to be one of the Mets’ hardest-hitting threats.
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Mets SS Fransisco Lindor 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs — More
Another Mets hitter to watch is shortstop Francisco Lindor, who has had an MVP-caliber season. Like Vientos, Lindor has excelled against right-handed fastballs this year, posting a 41% flyball rate, a 70% hard-hit percentage, and a 14% barrel rate.
Lindor has been one of the most consistent offensive contributors for the Mets and could pose a significant threat to Flaherty.
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez 0.5 Total Bases — More (Goblin)
Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
On the pitching side, Yankees pitcher Luis Gill had a strong start to the season, even putting himself in the Rookie of the Year conversation.
However, his recent outings have been less impressive, as his last 50 plate appearances tell the story. Gill has allowed a 12% barrel rate, a 48% hard-hit percentage, and a 44% flyball rate, indicating that he's become susceptible to giving up home runs.
One player who could exploit this is José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians. Ramírez has been one of the Guardians’ best hitters this season, particularly against right-handers. In his last 50 plate appearances, Ramírez owns a 44% flyball rate, a 73% hard-hit percentage, and a 13% barrel rate.
Against right-handed fastballs, Ramírez has also been effective, posting a 34% flyball rate, a 56% hard-hit percentage, and a 10% barrel rate in 125+ plate appearances this season, making him a key player to watch in this matchup against Luis Gill.
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You’ve got the MLB picks for today's key League Championship Series games, now it’s time to build your MLB Lineup on PrizePicks. Tonight, we have one team with a chance to punch their World Series ticket, and another fighting for the series comeback in front of their home crowd.
PrizePicks is the easiest way to play MLB DFS. All you have to do is pick more or less on at least two player projections and stay in the green to win real money on today’s MLB games.
Whether you’re going with demons or goblins, there’s always action waiting for you on PrizePicks. Use these picks and cash out when the games are over.
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