Starting Pitchers for Thursday

Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Here are the top pitchers for Thursday:

• Tarik Skubal (L) @ BAL: 15.1 FPTS, 99.9% rostered, -185 ML, 8.5 O/U, 61% W, 6.0 IP, 1.8 ER, 6.3 K
• Framber Valdez (L) vs CWS: 14.7 FPTS, 98.6% rostered, -255 ML, 7.5 O/U, 70% W, 6.1 IP, 2.1 ER, 6.9 K
• Kodai Senga (R) vs WSH: 14.0 FPTS, 91.8% rostered, -250 ML, 8.5 O/U, 58% W, 6.1 IP, 1.9 ER, 6.3 K

Pitchers to Stream on Thursday

• Jameson Taillon (R) vs PIT: With a 59.5% rostership, Taillon is a solid pick. He has pitched at least six innings in seven of his last eight outings. Expect a strong performance against the Pirates' weak offense.
• Jacob Misiorowski (R) vs STL: Making his MLB debut, Misiorowski has high strikeout potential despite control issues. His fastball can reach triple digits, making him a risky but intriguing option.

Pitchers to Avoid on Thursday

• Seth Lugo (R) vs NYY: With a declining strikeout rate and rising ERA estimators, Lugo is a risky choice against the potent Yankees lineup.

Today's Best Matchups for Pitchers

• Chicago Cubs vs Pirates: The average pitcher would post a 3.61 ERA in this matchup.
• New York Mets vs Nationals: The average pitcher would post a 3.76 ERA in this matchup.
• Milwaukee Brewers vs Cardinals: The average pitcher would post a 3.82 ERA in this matchup.

Today's Worst Matchups for Pitchers

• San Francisco Giants vs Rockies: The average pitcher would post a 5.82 ERA in this matchup.
• Colorado Rockies vs Giants: The average pitcher would post a 5.59 ERA in this matchup.
• Kansas City Royals vs Yankees: The average pitcher would post a 5.02 ERA in this matchup.

Hitters to Stream on Thursday

• Dean Kremer (R) vs DET: Despite his vulnerability, Kremer can be effective. Left-handed Tigers hitters like Parker Meadows, Kerry Carpenter, and Colt Keith are good streaming options.

Today's Best Matchups for Hitters

• Colorado Rockies vs Giants: The average hitter would post a .382 wOBA in this matchup.
• San Francisco Giants vs Rockies: The average hitter would post a .380 wOBA in this matchup.
• Houston Astros vs White Sox: The average hitter would post a .343 wOBA in this matchup.

Today's Worst Matchups for Hitters

• Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cubs: The average hitter would post a .277 wOBA in this matchup.
• Baltimore Orioles vs Tigers: The average hitter would post a .284 wOBA in this matchup.
• Milwaukee Brewers vs Cardinals: The average hitter would post a .284 wOBA in this matchup.

Betting Tips

• Top HR Prop Bets: Gleyber Torres, Jose Altuve, and Jake Meyers are strong candidates for home runs.
• Top Pitcher Prop Bets: Patrick Corbin and Davis Martin have favorable under/over strikeout and earned run prop bets.
• Top YRFI/NRFI Bets: Giants vs Rockies and Rangers vs Twins are the best YRFI bets for Thursday.