Top MLB DFS Picks & Underdog Player Props for Thursday (3/26)

The Opening Day nine-game slate begins at 1:15 p.m. ET on Thursday (3/26).

DraftKings and FanDuel run the same main slate. Filmogaz.com analyzed pitchers, stacks, and Underdog Player Props for the afternoon slate.

Starting pitcher notes and rankings

Cristopher Sanchez (PHI) vs. TEX

Sanchez offers strong home splits from last season. He logged 15 home starts and 97.2 innings.

At home he posted a 1.94 ERA, 2.43 xFIP, 0.90 WHIP, 4.5 BB%, and 30.5 K%.

He completed at least five innings in each home start. He allowed two or fewer earned runs in 14 of those outings.

The Phillies enter as -150 favorites, with a game total set at 8.0 runs.

Garrett Crochet (BOS) at CIN

Crochet finished second in AL Cy Young voting. He received four first-place votes.

His 2025 workload included 32 starts and 205.1 innings. He recorded 18 wins and 22 quality starts.

Key metrics: 2.59 ERA, 2.88 xERA, 2.64 xFIP, 2.86 SIERA, 1.03 WHIP, 5.7 BB%, and 31.3 K%.

Cincinnati ranked 26th in wRC+ versus lefties. They had a 23.0 K% against southpaws last year.

Boston is -155 on the moneyline. The game total rests at 8.0 runs.

Trevor Rogers (BAL) vs. MIN

Rogers profiles as an affordable SP2 option on DraftKings. He also carries GPP appeal on FanDuel.

In 2025 he made 18 starts and threw 109.2 innings. He posted a 1.81 ERA with 9 wins.

His estimators read: 3.40 xERA, 3.64 xFIP, 3.75 SIERA, and a 0.90 WHIP. He had a 24.3 K%.

The Orioles are -155 favorites. The total for the matchup is 8.0 runs.

Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) vs. CWS

Misiorowski flashed a high strikeout profile as a rookie. He appeared in 15 games, starting 14.

He compiled a 4.36 ERA in 66 innings, while his xERA sat at 3.40. His xFIP was 3.66.

He recorded a 31.9 K% and a 1.24 WHIP. Control issues showed as an 11.4 BB%.

The White Sox projected lineup shows several weaknesses versus right-handed pitching. Milwaukee is -190 and the total equals 8.0 runs.

Suggested lineup stacks and value plays

Cubs at home (Wrigley Field)

Cubs offense looks poised for opportunities at home. The slate lists an 8.5 game total and Chicago at -210.

Cade Cavalli projects as a vulnerable starting pitcher. His 2025 numbers ranked poorly among probable starters.

Core studs and short list

• Brice Turang: 659 plate appearances with 18 homers, 97 runs, 81 RBI, and 24 stolen bases.
• Gunnar Henderson: at home versus righties in 2025 he had nine homers and a 158 wRC+ in 211 plate appearances.
• Alex Bregman: strong recent splits versus righties, producing a .331 OBP and 123 wRC+ in 815 plate appearances.

Value options and punts

Andrew Vaughn thrived after changing teams last season. In 254 plate appearances he posted a .375 OBP and a 142 wRC+.

Moises Ballesteros performed well in limited MLB action. He hit two homers with a .394 OBP in 66 plate appearances.

St. Louis prospect JJ Wetherholt earned an Opening Day roster spot. He hit a combined 154 wRC+ across Double-A and Triple-A last year.

Top Underdog Player Props to consider (3/26)

Cade Cavalli: Over 2.5 earned runs allowed

Cavalli struggled in several road starts last year. He allowed more than 2.5 earned runs in three of five road outings.

Chicago features multiple hitters with strong numbers against right-handed pitching. This prop appears playable on Underdog.

Gunnar Henderson: Over 1.5 total bases

Henderson produced consistent extra-base totals at Camden Yards in 2025. His home season included 50 singles and 21 doubles.

Joe Ryan showed susceptibility to left-handed hitters on the road last year. Henderson should have good chances for extra bases.

Elly De La Cruz: Under 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs

De La Cruz has struggled against lefties in his career. His numbers versus southpaws include a .220 batting average and a 64 wRC+.

Garrett Crochet dominated right-handed batters last season. He limited them to a .229 average and a .286 wOBA.

These selections combine Top MLB DFS Picks thinking with targeted Underdog Player Props research for Thursday (3/26).

Filmogaz.com will publish updated stacks and late swaps as lineup changes arrive before first pitch.