Andrew Geller worries that Spencer Torkelson may finally be breaking out the year he personally chose not to draft him. After investing heavily in Torkelson over the past three seasons without payoff, Geller avoided him this draft season—and now sees Torkelson's improved early-season hitting as potentially legitimate. Torkelson's noticeable advancements at the plate suggest he may finally fulfill the significant fantasy potential projected for years. Geller is concerned he got off at the wrong time, fearing he'll miss out entirely if his long-awaited breakout finally unfolds this season.

James Anderson sees Spencer Torkelson emerging as an impactful fantasy hitter this season. In mid-March, Torkelson seemed destined for AAA, but a sudden rash of injuries on the Tigers' big league club opened everyday playing time. Anderson highlights that Torkelson has capitalized on this unexpected opportunity, generating early fantasy value and potentially signaling the overdue breakout year many expected earlier in his career.

Data Skrive pointed out Spencer Torkelson as an underrated option for a home run prop bet against the Twins, offering potentially lucrative value at +520. Torkelson has quietly been a significant power threat, hitting 4 HRs in 14 games—a 28.6% game HR rate—yet is listed at longer odds than other players producing less frequently. His compelling combination of frequency and payoff presents appealing betting logic.

Guy Boston is strongly backing Spencer Torkelson to record at least one total base today against Minnesota. Despite hitting only .215 against right-handers last season, Torkelson has reversed his struggles dramatically in 2025, hitting safely in 10 out of 12 games thus far. He's averaged 2.33 total bases per game this season overall, and has successfully hit this total bases prop in 8 of his last 10 games at a solid 2.1 total bases/game clip. Historically, Torkelson has performed well versus the Twins, reaching this mark in five of his last seven matchups dating back to last year, averaging 1.86 total bases per contest. Guy Boston explained he's already been burned several times betting unders based on Torkelson's prior-season stats and refuses to fade his current hot streak again, confidently selecting the over to finish his Freaky Friday five-leg parlay.

Guy Boston is highly confident in Spencer Torkelson recording at least one total base versus Minnesota. He's managed to achieve this in 10 of 12 games in 2025, averaging 2.33 total bases per contest so far. Despite more modest production last year, Torkelson has noticeably elevated his performance this season, carrying considerable momentum into tonight's matchup. Given Torkelson's exceptional start to the season and consistent ability to reach base, Guy Boston deems this an especially secure bet as part of today's parlay, referring to him as 'Mr. Reliable' for his persistent offensive output.

Kevin Thomas believes Spencer Torkelson is a good value for an RBI prop bet against the Yankees. Torkelson had largely underperformed as a highly regarded rookie, nearly sent down to minors last season, and previously went hitless before delivering two hits and an RBI the prior day. Thomas specifically noted Torkelson's favorable batting order position (hitting fourth behind Riley Greene) in Detroit's lineup as an additional positive factor, expecting opportunities despite facing a strong pitcher in Max Fried.

Data Skrive highlighted Spencer Torkelson as a strong candidate to perform well against the Yankees on April 9, noting he's hitting an excellent .310 with five doubles and three home runs already this season. Torkelson's strong start positions him as a good bet to exceed the relatively modest over/under of 0.5 total bases set at -180 odds. His consistent production and power make him attractive from a betting and DFS standpoint in this afternoon matchup against New York.