SportsLine Data Engineer Identifies Value in Diamondbacks Lineup for Thursday’s MLB Slate
Predictive data engineer utilises 10,000-game iterations to isolate optimal daily fantasy sports selections on DraftKings and FanDuel
Mike McClure, a daily fantasy sports professional and predictive data engineer at SportsLine, has released his optimal lineups for Major League Baseball games on Thursday, May 21. Utilising a simulation model that runs every minute of every game 10,000 times to assess matchups, statistical trends, and injuries, McClure identifies value picks on DraftKings and FanDuel. His selections for the day feature Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and third baseman Nolan Arenado, citing recent strong performances from both players.
McClure’s top DFS picks for the day include Carroll, who is priced at $5,400 on DraftKings and $3,900 on FanDuel. He has recorded hits in eight consecutive games, including a 2-for-4 performance with two home runs, three RBIs, and one walk on Sunday. In 45 games this season, Carroll is hitting .285 with 11 doubles, six triples, seven home runs, and 24 RBIs.
The model also highlights Arenado, priced at $3,300 on DraftKings and $3,100 on FanDuel. He has recorded hits in each of his last three games, including two doubles in four at-bats in a 5-3 win over San Francisco on Tuesday. Arenado homered and recorded four RBIs in Monday’s 12-2 victory over the Giants, and is currently hitting .278 with nine doubles, seven home runs, and 25 RBIs in 45 games this season.
The MLB schedule for Thursday features seven games, with the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET and the last at 9:40 p.m. ET. Other players noted as being in action include Spencer Strider, Eduardo Rodriguez, Aaron Judge, Sandy Alcantara, Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
McClure, who has accumulated over $2 million in career winnings, provides these exclusive lineup details through SportsLine. The full lineups and additional picks are exclusive to the platform, with specific details regarding other potential high-value picks not disclosed in the provided material. Game outcomes for May 21 remain unknown as these are future events relative to the report.
