Setting your MLB DFS lineups might become a little ritualistic later in the season, but the beginning part of every year is all about discovery and honing in on reliable starting pitching is a big part of the process. Astros righty Hunter Brown turned in a quality start against the Mets, giving up three earned runs and striking out seven over six innings in a loss. In a short slate on Thursday, he will be a popular option in the MLB DFS player pool, but you might consider using your starting pitcher slots to create variance given the light MLB schedule. Before setting your MLB DFS lineups on daily Fantasy sites like DraftKings and FanDuel for Thursday, April 3, you NEED to see the top MLB DFS picks from Mike McClure. McClure is a daily Fantasy pro with nearly $2 million in career winnings. 

When it comes to MLB, McClure is at his best. Recognized in the book "Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn Your Hobby into a Fortune," McClure's proprietary MLB DFS projection model simulates each game 10,000 times, taking factors such as matchups and recent results into account. This allows him to find the best values on every site.

On Wednesday (when McClure last made MLB DFS picks), McClure identified Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki as one of his top MLB DFS picks on both sites once again. The result: Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI, returning 53.9 points on FanDuel and 39 points on DraftKings. Anybody who included him in their lineups could have been well on the way to a profitable day!

One of McClure's top MLB DFS picks for Thursday is Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg at $4,600 on DraftKings and $3,600 on FanDuel for MLB DFS lineups. McClure is also rostering Phillies shortstop Trea Turner ($5,600 on DraftKings and $3,700 on FanDuel). The three-time all-star missed a couple of games because of back spasms but he returned as a pinch hitter on Monday to draw a walk and score a run late. Then he was put back into the lineup on Wednesday after a rain out and went 3-for-5 with an RBI.

McClure is also targeting a player who is set to EXPLODE for huge numbers on Thursday! The stars are aligning for him to return tournament-winning value, and he comes at a price that won't break the bank. This pick could be the difference between cashing in big or going home with nothing!

What players can you bank on in MLB DFS for Thursday, and which undervalued player is a MUST-ROSTER?... Join SportsLine now to see DFS pro Mike McClure's top picks and player pools for FanDuel and DraftKings, and cash in BIG on MLB DFS!