The 9/22 MLB main slate does not have as many total gas cans as most slates. However, the goal today is to highlight a couple pitchers who stand out, as well as a couple to attack.
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9/22 MLB DFS Pitcher to Start One: Justin Verlander – Houston Astros (Both Sites Cash and Tournaments)
$12,000 FD / $12,800 DK
Justin Verlander is the top arm in all formats on the 9/22 MLB Main Slate. The Angels have a reputation in the DFS community as a low strikeout team but that hasn’t been the case. The watered down projected lineup has six hitters at a 26.7% strikeout rate or higher against righties. As Verlander will be attempting to keep his status as the favorite for the American League Cy Young Award, I would not expect any special limitations.
9/22 MLB DFS Pitcher to Start Two: Yu Darvish – Chicago Cubs (Both Sites Tournaments)
$10,500 FD / $11,600 DK
Yu Darvish may be more of a tournament play on a one pitcher site as it would be difficult to play him over Justin Verlander in cash. Darvish has displayed tremendous consistency, only failing to hit a minimum of 20 DraftKings points once over his last nine starts. With an elevated 35.8% strikeout rate against righties, the Cardinals present a better matchup for him than for most pitchers. Just to be sure to check the local weather reports as it does look like there will be rain most of the day. If Darvish is not available, Trevor Bauer would be the tournament pivot in this range.
9/22 MLB DFS Pitcher to Start Three: Reynaldo Lopez – Chicago White Sox (DraftKings Cash and Both Sites Tournaments)
$8,200 FD / $7,400 DK
It has been two poor starts in a row for Reynaldo Lopez. However, he will have the opportunity to bounce back against the hapless Detroit Tigers. On DraftKings, I would expect him to get some buzz as an sp2 option. There should be a wide realm of possibilities here as Lopez has an immense ceiling in this spot but no floor.
9/22 MLB DFS Pitcher to Attack One: Nathan Eovaldi – Boston Red Sox
Over his last eight and one third innings, Nathan Eovaldi has allowed eight runs which includes four home runs. Despite getting a ballpark boost pitching in Tampa Bay, I like the Rays to score some runs here. As of the time of writing they have a 4.84 projected run total and are also fairly cheap on both sites.
9/22 MLB DFS Pitcher to Attack Two: Jorge Lopez – Kansas City Royals
I don’t think that Jorge Lopez is necessarily the worst pitcher on the 9/22 MLB Slate. In fact, he rarely serves up home runs. However, the Minnesota Twins are projected for a 6.4 run total as of the time of writing and 10-12 mph winds are blowing out. It is unlikely Lopez pitches deep into this game.
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Justin Verlander – Houston Astros – Over 9.5 Strikeouts – Since he has not failed on any prop bets so far I would roll with Justin Verlander one more time. That said, as crazy as it sounds I might like Lopez’s odds better if only picking one.
Reynaldo Lopez – Chicago White Sox – Over 4.5 Strikeouts – It just doesn’t seem like this is a very high barrier for Reynaldo Lopez to hit. Particularly facing the lowly Tigers.
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