Jared Contestabile 
Thursday is always a fun day of games, and today is no exception. We kick things off at 1:07 with Brewers/Blue Jays, then wrap up the day with a trio of games at 7:10 or later. Let’s get to it!
MLB DFS Aces
Kevin Gausman vs Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers continue to disappoint in 2023, and today looks like no exception. Kevin Gausman takes the hill for Toronto, and he has been excellent this season.He owns a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 89/16 K/BB over 68.1 IP.
The Brew Crew has been sluggish at the plate, as they rank 25th or worse in runs scored, hits, AVG, OBP, SLG, and OPS. Vegas sees this one coming a mile away as usual, as they listed Toronto as a -200 favorite in this one. Expect Gausman to continue his solid campaign here.
Hunter Greene vs Boston Red Sox
Don’t look now, but the team with the worst ownership in the history of sports is on a 5-game winning streak. Last time out, we saw Green absolutely dominate over 6 no-hit innings with an 11/2 K/BB against the Cubs. He now has 10+K in back-to-back games, and will look to continue that success Thursday night.
On the opposite side, Chris Sale has been solid of late, and we could actually see a lower-scoring game in Boston. I’m banking on a pile of strikeouts for Greene, and let’s hope he can keep his pitch count down and keep the ball in the park!
Max Scherzer vs Philadelphia Phillies
Love him or hate him, Max is looking more and more like his dominant self lately. He is coming off a dominant performance against the Rockies in Coors Field, and has now allowed just two earned runs over his last three starts (18 IP, 19/3 K/BB).
The Phillies offense received a boost with the return of Bryce Harper, but overall this has still been a disaster of a lineup compared to expectations. The Mets and Mad Max are -175 favorites here with a total of 8.5 runs. Max may serve up a solo shot or two, but these bats strike out a good deal. Punchout time.
MLB DFS Stacks
New York Mets vs Taijuan Walker
It is safe to say that the Phillies got absolutely hosed on this Walker deal so far. He has been one of the worst starters in MLB in the early going this season. He has a 5.57 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and just a 43/23 K/BB across 53.1 IP. In fact, over his last three starts, he has just five strikeouts and has allowed 22 baserunners (12.2 IP).
Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Brett Baty, and Fransisco Lindor are my favorites to jump start this onslaught. Some timely hitting could lead to a huge outing for the Mets.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chase Anderson
Chase Anderson has been well-known as the guy who gives up too many home runs. He didn’t make it back to the majors with the Reds, and now he is faking it until he makes it for the Rockies. The 35-year old isn’t fooling anyone. I’m not buying his 1.31 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.
The D-Backs have been showing some ability to mash the ball lately, and I’m betting on big things here. Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker, Ketel Marte, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. are my top targets here. Give me all the power bats for a guy who pitches to contact.
Houston Astros vs Reid Detmers
Death, taxes, and the Houston Astros against a LHP. Detmers has some solid K upside, but overall he is a subpar pitcher. He has a 4.93 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 58/19 K/BB over 45.2 IP. The Astros mash lefties, and I’m all aboard on this short slate.
Yordan can hit L/L, Alex Bregman, Jeremy Pena, another LHB in Kyle Tucker, and any RHB in an envious position is in play here. Astros to the moon!
MLB DFS Summary
Thursday is always a roll of the dice. Let’s hope for some sevens.
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Good luck and hope to see you in the green.
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