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MLBDaily Fantasy SportsPremium MLB DFS Aces and Bases (Apr. 9) jason mezrahi 2 years ago written by jason mezrahi Today's edition of Aces and Bases focuses ONLY on FanDuel's five-game MLB DFS Main Slate for 7:05PM ET, hopefully finding you some green screens! The biggest weather threat is in Washington for Chris Bassitt's first start for his new team -- the New York Mets! But there's no enough rain in the a... 2 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
MLBDaily Fantasy Sports MLB DFS: Aces and Bases – 9/4 (FanDuel Main Slate) Antonio D'Arcangelis 3 years ago written by Antonio D'Arcangelis Today’s edition of Aces and Bases focuses ONLY on FanDuel’s eight-game MLB DFS Main Slate for 7:10PM ET, hopefully finding you some green screens!The biggest weather threat is in Cincinnati for the Tigers-Reds game, which if it plays will have to be through heavy rain. If the forecasts changes we can consider the Reds hitters against LHP Matthew Boyd, but this game has a good shot at a PPD so it might just be too risky even for bats.MLB DFS: The AcesTop MLB DFS Ace: Framber Valdez ($9,800)There isn’t an SP play on the main slate without risk, but Valdez offers the best shot at a decent floor with GPP-winning upside. He’s likely where a lot of folks will be starting their cash game builds. If he can avoid the big blow from Fernando Tatis Jr. and navigate through the rest of this lefty-heavy lineup, I’m confident he’ll be sitting somewhere in that 29-46 point range where he’s lived comfortably in his last seven starts. Valdez sports a relatively pedestrian 22.4% K rate this season, but he’s posted at least 6 Ks in five of his last six starts and the Padres don’t necessarily destroy lefty pitching. This slate isn’t pretty for starting pitching, but Valdez is likely the best we’ve got.Best GPP Value: Reynaldo Lopez ($8,100)The White Sox starting rotation has taken some hits lately, with both Lane Lynn and Lucas Giolito on the shelf — at least temporarily. If Tony La Russa weren’t so old school, I’d be worried about Lopez going the requisite five innings he needs to pick up the win, but if “Pound-em-down” Tony says Lopez is starting, he’s probably willing to let him go 5-6 IP, which should be plenty long enough to make value against the Royals. Lopez had 42 FD points in his last start (against the Cubs) on August 27, striking out 7 in 5.0 IP and notching a win. We could see similar results tonight.Contrarian GPP Play: Joe Musgrove ($8,800)As WinDaily’s Adam Strangis points out in his MLB DFS Starting Rotation 9.4 article, Musgrove worked some magic against the Angels his last time on the bump, and gets another tough test facing the Astros — a team that just doesn’t strike out very much and mashes it around the yard (lowest K-rate in baseball, top three in wOBA, wRC+, OPS, and OBP). Musgrove is pitching this game in his team’s NL park, so that helps, and the most recent performance by the Astros against an ancient Jake Arrieta shows that at least they aren’t red-hot heading into the matchup. Both of the implied team totals in this game are under 4 runs, so it could really go either way. I’m assuming that Musgrove’s ownership will be much lower than that of Valdez. If Braves RHP Ian Anderson were looking anything like his 2020 self in his last few starts after returning from injury, I’d have some interest in suing him as a contrarian play in Coors, but that just doesn’t appear to be the wise move tonight.MLB DFS: The BasesTop Stack: Los Angeles DodgersWe’ve got another huge total Coors game tonight, so if you’re believer they’ll finally give us the shootout we’ve been promised tonight — have at it. But the past couple of nights have given us the highest totals outside of Coors, which is where we’ll be focusing our attention for tonight’s slate. That starts with Dodgers against LHP Sammy Long in San Francisco in a revenge game. This lineup just lost first place to the Giants last night and they absolutely destroy fastballs, and that’s primarily what Long throws. I’m starting my stacks with Trea Turner ($4,300), Mookie Betts ($4,100), A.J. Pollock ($3,200) and Justin Turner ($3,800), but lefties Max Muncy ($4,000 — if he doesn’t sit) and Corey Seager ($3,800) are in play as well.The Second-best Stack: Chicago White SoxIf you’re not into playing the juggernaut Dodgers in a pitcher’s park, then consider rolling out the White Sox, who project well against young lefty Daniel Lynch. Lynch has been solid lately and has some contrarian upside in his own right tonight, but the smart money (4.95 projected team total for the Sox) is on Luis Robert ($4,200), Jose Abreu ($4,100), Eloy Jimenez ($3,600) and Yasmani Grandal ($3,500) pulvering baseballs and giving us a big offensive night. Andrew Vaughn and his .380 wOBA vs. LHP is the best value option at just $2,500, while Leury Garcia ($2,300) who sports positive splits against LHP (.320 wOBA) makes sense as well if you need the salary savings and need to drop one of the bigger bats.Value GPP Stack: Los Angeles AngelsThe Angels offense just hasn’t been great the last couple of weeks, sporting a relatively weak wRC+ of 78 and .128 ISO over the past 14 days. But that all changes tonight against LHP Kolby Allard. On the season, the splits against LHP are solid, with a team wOBA of .322, ISO of .180 and 105 wRC+, numbers that match well against Allard and his ERA and FIP — both north of 5.00. Plus, the wind is blowing out to right field in a hitter’s park, and the temperature is the highest of any game in the slate. We’re going to see some runs scored in Anaheim tonight, and I’m starting my stacks with Shohei Ohtani ($4,500), David Fletcher ($2,900), Jo Adell ($2,500) and Justin Upton ($2,700). Max Stassi ($2,900) is in play if he starts, and so is “Fabulous” Phil Gosselin ($2,300) if he’s high in the order.Make sure to keep an eye on the starters as lineups are released. Good luck tonight, and please utilize the MLB Projection models to land on your one-offs and off-the-wall value plays! 3 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
MLBDaily Fantasy Sports 10/30 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks jason mezrahi 4 years ago written by jason mezrahi We’ve got a historic Game 7 of the World Series on tap, and our 10/30 DFS picks for MLB are geared to win you green in GPPs and take down cash games!I hope you’ve enjoyed my MLB writeups this season, and make sure you check me out on Twitter and read my NFL and PGA musings at Win Daily Sports!Sign up NOW for WIN DAILYPremium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/30 DFS MLB: DK Showdown(8:08 p.m. EST)The game: World Series Game 7 – HoustonAstros at Washington Nationals, 8:08 p.m. ESTThe Astros are favored by a half-run and projected implied totalsput them at about 4.25-4.5 runs, with the Nats around 3.75-4 runs. The last fewgames have eclipsed the projected total, so we can expect Game 7 to do thesame. It should be an exciting finish to a fun season of MLB action!10/30 DFS SP Strategy andGame NotesGame 7 willfeature Zack Greinke (DK$15,600/$10,400) on normal rest versus MaxScherzer (DK $16,800/$11,200), who was scratched from his Game 5 starts withdebilitating back and neck spasms, got a cortisone shot and will be on the bumpto start Game 7. High drama, folks.Greinke haspitched adequately in the last two series against potent offenses, whichcertainly elevates those performances on a degree of difficulty level but doesn’tnecessarily inspire confidence for fantasy usefulness at his current price. TheNats hitters looked pretty locked in during the later innings last night, and I’mnot interested in forcing either of these pitchers into my lineups today –though we could see 4-5 innings with enough Ks to warrant consideration atlower exposure.Scherzer saidhe felt “good” throwing yesterday and actually loosened up in the bullpen for aspell toward the end of Game 6 – looking every bit the part and successfully sellingthe idea that the C-shot worked. I’ll be buying a few shares in Nats-heavybuilds.In a winner-take-all Game 7 with nothing but glory and defeat the remainingdestinies for tomorrow, we could see quick hooks for either pitcher if the stuffisn’t there after the first several batters. These bullpens aren’t as deep assome of their previous playoff counterparts, but they have a bevy of arms that couldbe forced into duty if something goes awry. There’s some equity in fading thestarters altogether and stacking bats and the right bullpen arm – which for meshould be a closer since they could be expected to throw two innings inhigh-stakes moments.Final thoughts about pitching:It scares me to see Greinke’s fly ball rate at 38.9 this postseason,especially with his HR/FB rate at 23.8 percent.Scherzer will NOT want to exit this game, so expect him to challengehitters early to keep his pitch count down, except for Alex Bregman, who hewill probably walk if he can get away with it.Patrick Corbin may pitch in this game, but his price is too oppressivefor what will be limited work. I’m not going to get cute.We haven’t seen Houston closer Roberto Osuna since Game 3 five daysago, so he’s somebody who we could focus on at just $4K.Let’s get to the hitters.10/30 DFS HittersJose Altuve is my favorite hitter on Houston and will be in about 90 percent of my builds. Beyond that it’s Yuri Gurriel, George Springer and Michael Brantley, in that order. I wouldn’t fault you for starting Bregman (who with the price drop they are just DARING you to plug in), Yordan Alvarez or one of the cheap outfielders or catchers (likely Robinson Chirinos but Martin Maldonado has dingers in him too).For the Nats, I’m counting on the Astros quieting Soto – who shouldhave the highest ownership among the Washington bats, and focusing on ticked-offtable-setter Trea Turner, Asdrubal Cabrera and his wealth of experience facingGreinke (18-for-40 career with six walks and just three strikeouts), and anothervalue bat or two. Again – I wouldn’t say boo about the decision to build aroundAnthony Rendon after his late-inning blast and cold-as-ice trot around the basepaths,and Adam Eaton is very hot at the plate this series.10/30 DFS WashingtonNationals batsTrea Turner (DK$13,200/$8,800)Turner gotblanked in Game 5, we went back to the well, and he went 2-for-5 with a doubleand got robbed of a third hit on one of the worst calls in World Series history,and that includes the called third strike on Victor Robles in Game 5 that was fiveor six inches off the plate. Turner will be out for blood in Game 7 and he cando plenty of damage without blowing the game open, so this play is still congruentwith my “Houston wins” narrative.Adam Eaton (DK $11,100/$7,400)Eaton homered last night to tie up Game 6 at 2-2,and he’s had a solid series (.333/.440/.619 with two HR and four RBI) despite goinghitless in games 4 and 5. I love his spot in the order and he makes for a completelyreasonable play at a fair price.Spotlight Value: AsdrubalCabrera (DK $9,900/$6,600)Cabrera has loadsof experience and has been awfully quiet – too quiet – this series and duringhis long postseason career. In 28 October games, he’s hit just two homers andtwo doubles across 104 ABs. His price has dropped yet again, and his last hitwas in Game 3. He’s long overdue for a key hit in a big spot, and since I’mleaning Houston, I’ll need to find some value with my Nats’ exposure.More 10/30 DFS options:Anthony Rendon (DK $14,400/$9,600), Victor Robles (DK $10,200/$6,800), JuanSoto (DK $14,100/$9,400), whoever catches at whatever price.10/30 DFS Houston AstrosbatsJose Altuve (DK $13,800/$9,200)Altuve is my favorite play in cash games and I’ll be using him inseveral GPP entries. The postseason resume, the ability to hit just about anypitch thrown to him and his utility and aggressiveness on the basepaths makehim the top play for the Astros, though Gurriel (power) and Springer (all-aroundleadoff hitter extraordinaire) are close behind.Yuri Gurriel (DK $10,500/$7,000)I’d include Gurriel as my spotlight value, but I wanted to move him up to make sure you see how much I like him in this game. He mashes right-handed pitching, but opposing managers do not bother to try and exploit the reverse splits by throwing lefties in to face him (because he’s still a 112 wRC+ vs. LHPs in 2019 with a .242 ISO). I love him here, in this park, facing whomever is on the hill for the Nats at any point in the game. Is it to much that I ask him to hit two dingers tonight?George Springer (DK$14,400/$9,600)Springer has 27 DK points in two of the World Series games,and averages over 8 DK PPG in the other four – which includes and 0-for-5 blankin Game 2. He’s essential in Houston builds and isn’t too expensive to fit in hitter-onlyShowdown lineups.Spotlight Value: MichaelBrantley ($10,800/$7,200)Brantley is still too cheap and I have a soft spot for his dadMickey, who is from a neighboring town. But my analysis here is far from justanecdotal; Brantley was hitless in game 5 and 6 and is without a HR this series,two things that have helped to keep his price down despite his eight-hit tallyin the first four games against Washington. It’s hard to say if this capablecontact hitter will break through with a home run tonight, but his .191 ISO in2019 was the highest of his career, and he was a slightly better hitter at home(140 wRC+ in Minute Maid vs. 127 on the road).More 10/30 DFS options: Alex Bregman (DK $12,600/$8,400), Carlos Correa (DK $11,400/$7,600), Josh Reddick (DK $6,000/$4,000), Robinson Chirinos ($7,500/$5,000) Sample DK GPP lineup #1 (Main narrative – Houston win)CPT – J. Altuve ($13,800)UTIL – G. Springer ($9,800)UTIL – T, Turner ($8,800)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,000)UTIL – A. Cabrera ($6,600)UTIL – R.Osuna ($4,000)Sample DK GPP lineup #2 (Balanced& low-scoring w/ Gurriel 3-R HR)CPT – Y. Gurriel ($10,500)UTIL – M. Scherzer ($11,200)UTIL – Z. Greinke ($10,400)UTIL – A. Cabrera ($6,600)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,200)UTIL – R. Osuna ($4,000)Sample DK GPP lineup #3 (Natswin a score-fest, Doolittle closes)CPT – A. Cabrera ($9,900)UTIL – T. Turner ($8,800)UTIL – A. Rendon ($9,600)UTIL – J. Altuve ($9,200)UTIL – A. Bregman ($8,400)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,800)10/30 DFS Hitters forFD Single-gameYou know the routine – no pitchers to consider so we can have somefun with the hitters!Sample FD GPP lineup #1MVP (2x) – Altuve ($8,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Gurriel ($6,000)UTIL – Turner ($7,500)UTIL – Cabrera ($5,500)UTIL – Brantley ($7,500)Sample FD GPP lineup #2MVP (2x) – Gurriel ($6,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Altuve ($8,500)UTIL – Springer ($9,500)UTIL – Gomes ($4,000)UTIL – Eaton ($6,500)Sample FD GPP lineup #3MVP (2x) – Turner ($7,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Altuve ($8,500)UTIL – Gurriel ($6,000)UTIL – Brantley ($7,500)UTIL – Robles ($5,500)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Click here to play now now and get 100 Percent Matching Bonus! HR Challenge — Pick the Players that will get the most Home RunsGoal: 0.50, Prize: 2x — Yuri Gurriel, George Springer, Jose AltuveI think the Nats pitchers will avoid Alex Bregman, but one of these Houston hitters will end up hitting a bomb in Game 7. Minute Maid Park treats right-handed hitters especially well and these guys could easily punch a couple out of the yard. 4 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
MLBDaily Fantasy Sports 10/29 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks jason mezrahi 4 years ago written by jason mezrahi The Astros can close out the World Series in six games tonight, and our 10/29 DFS picks for MLB will provide some GPP and cash game options to win big!Sign up NOW for WIN DAILYPremium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info,24/7 expert chats and more!10/29 DFS MLB: DK Showdown(8:07 p.m. EST)Thegame: World Series Game 6 – Houston Astros at Washington Nationals, 8:07 p.m.ESTThe projected implied totals put the Astros one run up at 4.0 to withthe Nats 3.0. With the total at 7, we could have some shares of SP and closers here.10/29 DFS SP Strategy andGame NotesFeel free toperuse my pre-game notes on this matchup ahead of Game 2,especially if you need more information on starters Justin Verlander (DK $16,500/$11,000) and Stephen Strasburg (DK $16,200/$10,800). These pitchersare evenly matched, and the matchup of these talented hurlers could be one toremember. But Verlander’s velocity is down a bit, and his slider command isn’t whatit was earlier in the season. The Astros ace has also given up six home runs inhis last four games (23.1 IP) to go along with 14 earned runs and 27 Ks. Despitehis recent vulnerability to the longball, he’s pitching to a 3.88 SIERA this postseason. Verlander hasthrown over 100 pitches in four straight postseason games and will probablyreach that number again tonight in one of the biggest games of his life. Ithink he’s a lock for 15+ DK points with 30-point upside.Strasburg hasdone a better job limiting damage and has, for the most part, kept opposinghitters in check this postseason, but he yielded seven hits to the Astros juggernautover 6 IP in Game 2. He’s thrown more pitches than Verlander in his past coupleoutings, with 117 against St. Louis in Game 3 of the NLCS and 114 in Game 2 of theWorld Series. He’s carrying a 1.93 ERA this postseason and an impressive 2.08SIERA with 40 Ks in five games (four stars and one three-inning reliefappearance in the NL Wild Card game).I think Strasburg makes for a fine play in this game, based on his 40:2 K/BB ratio across 28 IP, and the fact that the only runs he allowed in Game 2 came in the first inning on a two-run home run by Alex Bregman.There’s no way to fade either pitcher except on a hunch that the Natseven this thing up behind a classic performance by Strasburg. For every ten lineupsI make, I’ll include both pitchers in about four, count on one or the other infour more, and have two that are hitters only.Let’s get to the hitters.10/29 DFS HittersAlex Bregman, Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley are my favoriteAstros bats, which is a problem because we can’t fit them without sacrificingpitching. Yordan Alvarez isn’t as cheap as Brantley, but he has more upside forhis HR power. For Washington, I’m focused on Juan Soto, Trea Turner and KurtSuzuki (hip flexor strain) – but only if he’s healthy enough to catch Strasburg.Howie Kendrick and Asdrubal Cabrera make some sense, with Kendrick as apowerful RHB and Cabrera getting the nod for value.10/29 DFS Washington Nationals batsJuan Soto (DK $13,500/$9,000)I’m just going to keep playing him, even with the reduced pricingdaring me to do so and the chalky taste I’ll get in my mouth after plugging himin. He went yard on Sunday in Game 5 and remains the Nats hottest and besthitter this postseason. Soto now has a 125 wRC+ this postseason to go with 4HR, 12 RBI and a .268 ISO in 15 games. He’s hit two of those homers in this series,and I’m, not betting against a third.Trea Turner (DK $13,200/$8,800)Turner got blanked in Game 5, but we’re going back to the well. He’s going to have more ABs than any other National in this game and he’s too good not to have some kind of impact in consecutive games. The power hasn’t been there this postseason, but the metrics say he’s still a good bet. Plus, Minute Maid park gives right-handed hitters a huge bump because of the increased RHB HR factor.Howie Kendrick (DK $12,900/$8,600)The BvP data against Verlander is terrible, (5-for-26 career with 0 HR and .077 IS), .230 wOBA) but it’s still a relatively small sample at 26 ABs. I’m leaning toward Kendrick because he’s a right-handed power hitter who’s come up in big spots during his postseason career.Spotlight Value: Asdrubal Cabrera (DK $10,500/$7,000) and Kurt Suzuki (DK $9,600/$6,400)Cabrera has decent numbers against Verlander and has seen him more than anybody on this team – over 30 times more than anybody, to be precise. He’s a professional hitter with plenty of gas in the tank and sneaky power. Don’t play Suzuki in too many lineups if he doesn’t start. I’ll have him in maybe one out of 10 if he doesn’t since he’s a better contact hitter than Gomes and they may need his bat during the desperation innings. If Suzuki doesn’t start, Yan Gomes is cheap and worth a look for his HR upside. Suzuki recently said he was feeling better but would reassess his availability for Game 6 on Tuesday morning.Other 10/29 DFS options: Anthony Rendon (DK $14,700/$9,800), Adam Eaton (DK $10,800/$7,200), Victor Robles (DK $10,500/$7,000), Yan Gomes — if he starts (DK $6,900/$4,600)10/29 DFS Houston Astros batsAlex Bregman (DK $13,800/$9,200) Blanked on Sunday,Bregman looks to get back on the home run train in Game 6, as the even-numberedgames have yielded dingers in this World Series. That funky numerology aside,he’s the best hitter on the Astros and he’s not going to break your bank if youplug him in at captain. That’s where I’ll want him tonight.Jose Altuve (DK $14,100/$9,400)Altuve doesn’t have any homers in this World Series yet, but hedoes have eight hits in the last four games. I’ll have plenty of shares, evenas the team’s second most expensive hitter. George Springer is a good play too,but he’s a few more dollars and it’s hard to fit both.Yordan Alvarez (DK $12,300/$8,200)He’s heating up and can go back to his comfort zone at DH in Game6. The matchup is a difficult one, but the more he sees Strasburg, the better.I’ll have some shares, but I’m not going overboard.Spotlight Value: MichaelBrantley ($11,700/$7,800)Brantley is getting a lot of hits and provides the best value onthe Astros team. He’s yet to be flummoxed by the opposing pitchers, and hasjust one strikeout in the entire series – a truly remarkable numbers in today’s“three true outcomes” game. For the guy who puts it in play more than anybodyelse in Houston, I’m buying.Other 10/29 DFS options: George Springer (DK $14,400/$9,600), Yuri Gurriel (DK $11,100/$7,400), Carlos Correa (DK $12,000/$8,000), Josh Reddick (DK $7,200/$4,800), Robinson Chirinos ($9,300/$6,200)Sample DK GPP lineup #1 (Contrarianw/Brantley up top)CPT – M. Brantley ($11,700)UTIL – S. Strasburg ($10,800)UTIL – A. Bregman ($9,200)UTIL – J. Soto ($9,000)UTIL – Y. Gomes ($7,200)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,800) Sample DK GPP lineup #2 (Bregman CPT w/ Verlander UTIL)CPT – A. Bregman ($13,800)UTIL – J. Verlander ($11,000UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,800)UTIL – A. Cabrera ($6,600)UTIL – R. Chirinos ($6,200)UTIL – Y. Gomes ($4,600)Sample DK GPP lineup #3 (Suzukiplays, Nats dominate)CPT – S. Strasburg ($16,200)UTIL – K. Suzuki ($8,700)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,800)UTIL – M. Brantley ($8,000)UTIL – J. Soto ($9,000)UTIL – V. Robles ($7,000)10/29 DFS Hitters forFD Single-gameYou know the routine – no pitchers to consider so we can have somefun with the hitters!Sample FD GPP lineup #1 MVP (2x) – Bregman ($9,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Brantley ($7,500)UTIL – Turner ($7,500)UTIL – Gomes ($4,000)UTIL – Alvarez ($6,000)Sample FD GPP lineup #2 MVP (2x) – Soto ($8,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Turner ($7,500)UTIL – Kendrick ($4,500)UTIL – A. Cabrera ($6,000)UTIL – J. Altuve ($8,500)Sample FD GPP lineup #3 MVP (2x) – Alvarez ($6,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Soto ($8,000)UTIL – Gomes ($4,000)UTIL – J. Altuve ($8,500)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,500)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Click here to play now now and get 100 Percent Matching Bonus! HR Challenge — Pick the Players that will get the most Home RunsGoal: 0.50, Prize: 2x — Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Yuri GurrielThese guys all have power and this park is a good hitters park for RHBs. Soto is a lefty but red hot at the plate, and getting one dinger among these three is nearly a lock. 4 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Daily Fantasy SportsMLB 10/27 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks jason mezrahi 4 years ago written by jason mezrahi We’re on to pivotal Game 5 of the World Series, and our 10/27 DFS picks for MLB give you the picks to win big in some GPPs and dominate cash games!Sign up NOW for WIN DAILYPremium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info,24/7 expert chats and more!10/27 DFS MLB: DK Showdown(8:07 p.m. EST)Thegame: World Series Game 5 – Houston Astros at Washington Nationals, 8:07 p.m.ESTThe projected implied totals again have the Astros – who justevened this series up at two games apiece – as slight favorites, with the Nats at3.0 to 3.5 and Houston coming in between 3.5 runs and 4.0. The total is around7, so we should probably utilize some SP here.10/27 DFS SP Strategy andGame NotesIprovided us with a bunch of pre-gamenotes on this matchup ahead of Game 1, and we’re right back where westarted. Checkthat piece out for more info on GerritCole (DK $16,800/$11,200) who is firmly in play because of his reducedprice, his sustained ability to throw a gem and pile up the Ks. While Max Scherzer (DK $15,900/$10,600) was the better pitcher in Game 1, or at least finished with better numbers (5 IP, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 20.5 DK FP), I’m committed to Cole here, as I think the Astros are going to take all three of these games in Washington and head back to Houston to close it out in six (just like my Yankees did in 1996!). UPDATE: Max Scherzer SCRATCHED due to back spasms. Joe Ross (DK $9,000/$6,000) getting the start and worth a look as a low-cost GPP mix in.With therecency of Scherzer’s last start and the Astros hitters a good bunch at making adjustments(especially Alex Bregman, who finally broke through last night much to ourdelight), I think there’s an opportunity to mix in some lineups with Cole atUTIL and an Astros 1-4 hitter in the top spot. About two outof 10 of my GPP lineups will have Scherer, and five or six out of 10 willroster Cole.Let’s talkabout hitters we like.10/27 DFS HittersThe three Astros I like best tonight are George Springer, Alex Bregmanand Michael Brantley – with some shares of Jose Altuve and Yuri Gurriel. For Washington,it’s going to be Juan Soto, Adam Eaton and Trea Turner, with shares of Ryan Zimmermanand Victor Robles.10/27 DFS Washington Nationals batsJuan Soto (DK $14,100/$9,400)The Game 1 heromakes for the smartest allocation of funds for Nats bats, and he’s the mosteffective left-handed bat on the team and a bona fide star in the making. Workhim into at least half of your Nats-focused builds.Trea Turner (DK $13,500/$9,000)Turner’s power-speed combo is a pathway to fantasy points against atough opponent, and you can count on a stolen base if he gets aboard early. He’sstill waiting to break out in this series and I could see a 2-for-5 game withan XBH and a steal.Adam Eaton (DK $11,700/$7,800)Eaton went hitless last night, his first postseason game without ahit since October 9 facing the Dodgers, when he still finished with a run. Hehad two hits in Game 1.Spotlight Value: Victor Robles (DK $10,500/$7,000) and RyanZimmerman (DK $9,600/$6,400)We’re rolling with Robles and Zimmerman, who are both $7K or under as a UTIL, and either could be a pathway top both Cole and Scherzer if you’re counting on a pitchers’ duel. These two and Turner probably make the most sense as low-price captain options if you like the Nats and don’t want to spend up for Soto.Other 10/27 DFS options: AnthonyRendon (DK $15,000/$10,000), Asdrubal Cabrera (DK $10,200/$6,800). If he plays:Kurt Suzuki ($8,700/$5,800)10/27DFS Houston Astros batsGeorge Springer (DK $14,400/$9,600)Springer had a monster Game 1 and looks ready to continuepestering Nats’ pitching at the top of the Houston lineup. It’s been one gameoff, one game on for him this WS, and today he should be on.Alex Bregman (DK $13,200/$8,800)He’s no longer cheaper than Adam Eaton, but he’s cheaper. And he’sstill less expensive than Turner, Springer and Altuve and in a much better spotto drive in runs and connect on a long ball. The ineffectiveness againstScherer ion Game 1 gives me some pause, but not enough to not use him in mycore Houston builds.Jose Altuve (DK $13,800/$9,200)Altuve is always a good play, and he’s be part of my Houstonbuilds where I use a closer. He’s still just the fourth most expensive hitterand has the most impressive postseason resume.Spotlight Value: MichaelBrantley ($12,000/$8,000)Brantley had three more hits last night and his price only came upto $8K for the utility spot. He’s not as cheap as he was, but he’s got a goodtrack record against Scherzer and if he can stay ahead in counts could may theNats pay. Other 10/27 DFS options: YuriGurriel (DK $10,800/$7,200), Carlos Correa (DK $11,400/$7,600), Josh Reddick(DK $7,200/$4,800), Martin Maldonado ($6,000/$4,000) Sample DKGPP lineup #1 (Houston-heavy w/ Cole)CPT – A. Bregman ($13,200)UTIL – G. Cole ($11,200UTIL – J. Soto ($9,400)UTIL – M. Brantley ($8,000)UTIL – M. Maldonado ($4,000)UTIL – R. Osuna (3,000)Sample DK GPP lineup #2(Balanced w/value up top)CPT – V. Robles ($10,500)UTIL – G. Cole ($11,200)UTIL – M. Scherzer ($10,600)UTIL – M. Maldonado ($4,000)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,200)UTIL – R. Zimmerman ($6,400)Sample DK GPP lineup #3 (w/Scherzer and Nats closer)CPT – R. Zimmerman ($9,600)UTIL – M. Scherzer ($10,600)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,800)UTIL – M. Brantley ($8,000)UTIL – T. Turner ($9,000)UTIL – A. Bregman ($8,800)10/27 DFS Hitters for FD Single-gameYou know the routine – no pitchers to consider so we can have somefun with the hitters!Sample FD GPP lineup #1(Astros-dominant)MVP (2x) – Bregman ($7,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Brantley ($7,000)UTIL – G. Springer ($9,500)UTIL – R. Zimmerman ($6,500)UTIL – J. Reddick ($4,500)Sample FD GPP lineup #2 (Balanced)MVP (2x) – Soto ($9,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Bregman ($7,500)UTIL – Gurriel ($5,500)UTIL – Eaton ($7,000)UTIL – Robles ($5,500)Sample FD lineup (Nats-heavy)MVP (2x) – Soto ($9,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Turner ($7,500)UTIL – H. Kendrick ($4,500)UTIL – Robles ($5,500)UTIL – Brantley ($7,000)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Click here to play now now and get 100 Percent Matching Bonus! Cole Under 8.5, Scherzer Under 7.5 — 3x Buy In I have Cole at 7-8 Ks and Scherzer at 6-7, so that put both under for 3x! We did good last night with the Bregman HR, so lets keep it up!! Tired of losing money on your DFS and Sportsbook? 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MLBDaily Fantasy Sports 10/25 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks jason mezrahi 5 years ago written by jason mezrahi We’re back in Washington for Game 3 of the World Series, and our 10/25 DFS picks for MLB highlight some money-making gems that might slip under the radar.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/25 DFS MLB: DK Showdown (8:07p.m. EST)The game: World Series Game 3 – Houston Astros at WashingtonNationals, 8:07 p.m. ESTProjected implied totals have the Nats scoring about 3.5-4.0runs, and the Astros scoring about 4.0-4.5.10/25 DFS SP Strategy and Game NotesZack Greinke ($15,900/$10,600) Greinke has been the Astros’ third starter all postseason – and remains in that role for the World Series. He’s struggled at times this postseason but managed to pave the way for an Astros victory in his last start on Thursday October 17 in Game 4 of the ALCS. I think the Astros like their chances tonight with him on the mound.Home runs have been a particular problem for Greinke – he’s allowed five this postseason. And he’s pitched to a 6.43 ERA and 6.40 FIP while averaging just 4.67 innings per start.Nats hitters have plenty of experience against Greinke buthave hit only 3 HRs in 217 ABs – Kurt Suzuki, Anthony Rendon and Matt Adamseach have one. Park factor is better for lefties in Nationals park, so wemay want to increase shares of the lefty bats in both lineups – even thoughGreinke’s splits show that lefties are not a problem for him.One thing we can keep in mind is that Nationals hitters don’t match up very well to the Astros pitchers’ breaking stuff, while Astros hitters haven’t shown a problem hitting it, with elite metrics from their best hitters – Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez among them – at connecting with both Uncle Charlie and the slider.Anibal Sánchez ($13,800/$9,200) Sanchez has been nearly unhittable this postseason, sporting a 0.71 ERA and 2.50 FIP. He whiffed nine Dodgers bats on October 6 and despite yielding 12 fly balls against the Cards’ hitters in Game 1 of the NLCS, he gave up just one hit (and one walk) en route to twirling a 7.2 IP, 103-pitch gem that saw him strike out five batters.We can’t expect that kind of performance against theAstros, who make better contact than the Dodgers, especially against breakingballs. When Sanchez entered the league in 206 with the Marlins, he was throwinghis fastball 60.8% of the time. In 2019, for the Nats, that number was down tojust 35.4% — as he’s added a cutter that makes up about 27.5% of his total pitches.Sánchez throws a mix of pitches to keep hitters off balance,including a 90-mph four-seam fastball, a slow change, and a cutter. He alsomixes in a splitter – a pitch that claimed two strikeouts against RussellMartin in the NLCS.If he’s going to get strikeouts against the Astros, it willbe via the changeup, which he throws more often against lefties but willuti8lize as an inside offering to RHBs. The main concerns for Sánchez and theNationals in Game 3 are how deep he can go in the game and preventing a biginning.Here’s what I’ll be doing:Greinke is more of a GPP play with Sanchez more likely tomake value in cash, though I don’t think either is a lock for inclusion here –as there are ways for this game to play out that neutralize pitchingeffectiveness.Neither is essential for the Captain spot and having one ofthem in that slot doesn’t necessarily make for the best approach in large-fieldGPPs – though we’ll explore it in our sample builds.10/25 DFS HittersI’m partial to Bregman, Altuve and Alvarez on Houston for their ability to hit off-speed stuff, with Gurriel and Brantley possible game-changers with their value. I’ll have more shares of the Astros in GPPs than Nats hitters As for the Nats, Soto, Rendon and Kendrick make sense for their performance against sliders, change-ups and curves – which make up Greinke’s non-fastball repertoire.NOTE: Kendrick is not in the Game 3 starting lineup10/25 DFS Washington Nationals batsAnthonyRendon (DK $15,300/$10,200)Rendon is the most expensive hitter in the Showdown despitehitting just one home run this postseason, so he’s not necessarily a great pickfor the Captain spot. I’ll be mixing him into some GPPs, but the Nats hittersaren’t as much of a priority despite the 2-0 lead and home game.JuanSoto (DK $15,000/$10,000)Soto is 6-for-his-last-11 with a HR, three doubles and four RBIs and runs scored. He’s a 20-yar-old revelation who’s thriving in his first postseason to a .289/.385/.556 slash, .381 wOBa and 133 wRC+. You’ll want some shares, though the price has come up.HowieKendrick (DK $13,800/$9,200)If the Astros pitchers are too careful with Soto, they’ll have to get by Kendrick, who’s come up big in the postseason on more than one occasion. He hits RHPs well (.930 OPS and .221 ISO in 2019) and remains a core build for Game 3. NOTE: Kendrick is not starting Game 3. Pivot your Kendrick shares to Trea Turner in Nats stacks and prioritize Rendon and Robles if you need to rebuild.SpotlightValue: Victor Robles (DK $10,200/$6,800) and Adam Eaton (DK $11,400/$7,600)We hit Suzuki last time,and he was the Captain on the winning DK lineups. This time we’re puttingRobles in the spotlight, as he’s got the requisite speed and power to impact thisgame, as his price is low enough that putting him in the captain spot couldallow for Sanchez and more power bats in Nats-heavy builds. Eaton is also cheapand is heating up at the plate, which is a good sign for a guy who hits earlyin the Nats lineup.Other10/25 DFS options: Trea Turner (DK $14,100/$9,400), Ryan Zimmerman (DK $10,500/$7,000),Kurt Suzuki (DK $9,900/$6,600)10/25 DFS Houston Astros batsAlexBregman (DK $13,500/$9,000)We said he was due – andwhile his glove let him down on one key play, there’s nothing wrong with hisbat, as suspected. Bregman is patient (35.1% swing rate) and powerful (.296 ISOin 2019) – the best hitter on the team. And while he’s only a little betterthan league average against cutters, he destroys fastballs and curveballs. He won’tbe overmatched, his price on DK has dropped, and will be eager to avenge someof the mistakes he made in Game 2.JoseAltuve (DK $14,700/$9,800)Altuve is impossible toavoid when building Astros lineups, and his career postseason numbers (.293/.356/.549slash, 13 HRs and 141 WRC+ in 202 ABs). there’s no need for major analysis here,because we know what he’s capable of and that we need to mix him to get someexposure.Yordan Alvarez (DK $12,900/$8,600)The price has come up a bit, but Alvarez now hashits in two straight games and just two Ks over that span. He’s got greatagainst cutters, so I won’t have 100 per4cent exposure but I’d be remiss if I didn’tinclude him as a high-upside option in this Showdown.SpotlightValue: Yuri Gurriel ($11,700/$7,800)Gurriel hits righties better than lefties and smashes cutters and curveballs – which is how Sanchez is going to tackle this Astros lineup. He offers oodles of upside at a cheap price and benefits from relatively low ownership. Just as Game 3 of the ALCS was his breakout game, this matchup puts him in another excellent spot for a homer and multiple hits.NOTE: Alvarez may not be in the starting lineup with no DH. Use Gurriel if he’s starting at 1B.Other 10/25 DFS options: Michael Brantley (DK $10,800/$7,200), Carlos Correa (DK $12,300/$8,200), George Springer (DK $14,400/$9,600), Josh Reddick (DK $7,200/$4,800), Robinson Chirinos (DK $8,100/$5,400) SampleDK GPP lineup #1 (w/Greinke)CPT – Y. Gurriel ($11,700)UTIL – V. Robles ($7,400)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,200)UTIL – J. Reddick ($4,800)UTIL – Z. Greinke ($10,600)UTIL – A. Eaton ($7,600)SampleDK GPP lineup #2 (Balanced w/no pitchers)CPT – V. Robles ($11,100)UTIL – A. Bregman ($9,000)UTIL – J. Soto ($10,000)UTIL – R. Chirinos ($5,400)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,800)UTIL – K. Suzuki ($6,600)SampleDK GPP lineup #3 (w/ Greinke and Houston closer)CPT – A. Bregman ($13,500)UTIL – Z. Greinke ($10,600)UTIL – V. Robles ($7,400)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,200)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,800)UTIL – R. Osuna ($3,000)SampleDK GPP Lineup #4 (Nats w/Sanchez and Doolittle)CPT – J. Soto ($15,000)UTIL – A. Sanchez ($9,200)UTIL – A. Eaton ($7,600)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,200)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,800)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,000)10/25 DFS Hitters for FDSingle-gameYou know the routine –no pitchers to consider so we can have some fun with the hitters!SampleFD GPP lineup #1 (Astros-dominant)MVP (2x) – Gurriel($7,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Bregman($8,500)UTIL – Eaton ($7,000)UTIL – Robles ($5,500)UTIL – Brantley ($6,500)SampleFD GPP lineup #2 (Nats-dominant)MVP (2x) – Soto ($8,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Altuve($9,000)UTIL – Gurriel ($7,000)UTIL – Suzuki ($5,000)UTIL – V. Robles ($5,500)SampleFD lineup (Balanced)MVP (2x) – Bregman($9,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Soto($8,000)UTIL – Robles ($5,500)UTIL – Gurriel ($7,000)UTIL – Kendrick ($6,000)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Click here to play now now and get 100 Percent Matching Bonus! Pick the Players that will get the most Home Runs — Goal: 1.50, Prize: 4xHome Run Derby: Gurriel, Soto and Bregman Goal 1.50 – 4x: I feel like these three offer the most upside for home runs based on the matchup. If you want to get crazy and bet on three HRs total, that’ll yield you 6x your bet. Tired of losing money on your DFS and Sportsbook? Sign up today and become a winner while turning your passion for sports into a second stream of income! 5 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
MLBDaily Fantasy Sports 10/23 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks jason mezrahi 5 years ago written by jason mezrahi The World Series continuestonight in Houston after a big win from the Nats – so check out our 10/23 DFSpicks for MLB at Win Daily Sports.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/23 DFS MLB: DK Showdown (8:07p.m. EST)The game: World Series Game 2 – Washington Nationals atHouston Astros, 8:07 p.m. EST10/23 DFS SP Strategy and PicksLast night’s top Showdown entries had Max Scherzer, but noGerrit Cole, as the Houston ace struggled to put way batters, gave up five ERand notched just six Ks. It also had Sean Doolittle, so my lineups with Coleand Osuna yesterday were on the right track – I just had the wrong winning team.Stephen Strasburg’s postseason numbers are almost asridiculous as Cole’s were heading into last night’s matchup, so I’ll considerhim the analog to Cole’s 1A yesterday. The Nationals hurler has less than one-quarterof the postseason experience that Justin Verlander does, and his metrics in thatmuch smaller sample are superior: Strasburg: 1.10 ERA, 2.07 SIERA, 12.51 K/9,1.10 BB/9, 0.90 WHIP, 35.6 K% (41.0 IP)Verlander: 3.26 ERS, 3.09 SIERA, 9.98 K/9, 2.75BB/9, 1.03 WHIP, 27.8 K% (176.2 IP)We’ll have shares of both in our lineup builds, though I’llbe taking more Strasburg in cash games given Verlander’s propensity to serve upthe long ball:Verlander has a career postseason 1.17 HR/9 and0.93 for his entire career Strasburg has a career postseason 0.44 HR/9 and0.89 for his entire careerI still think playingboth in cash games is viable, and I’ll shift more GPP ownership to Verlander.Morenotes:Verlander has faced these Nats hitters 274times and yielded just 4 homers to them, posting a .248/.306/.365 slash, withAsdrubal Cabrera having the most experience and success (21-for-76 with 3 HR). The Astros are again about one-run favoriteswith an implied total of about 4.0 to the Nats’ 3.0. Last night’s game finishedtwo runs over the projected total (one for each team, but reversed), so it’snot worth throwing these numbers out just yet.Once again, stay tuned to the starting lineups– we could get some value from unlikely sources.10/23 DFS HittersWe’ll stick to the overall theme of the playoffs here, as that seemed to play out last night save for the solo shot by Ryan Zimmerman and the better plate approach from Yordan Alvarez, which we can get behind a bit more here. My player writeups for yesterday were a bit long because it was Game 1, so I’ll stick to one key thought for each player here and you can refer back to my previous writeup if you need more info.10/23 DFS Washington NationalsbatsAnthonyRendon (DK $14,400/$9,600)Rendon has not faced Verlander before and is still a dangerous batin the heart of a solid lineup. We have to consider him, especially since he’sbeen quiet and has no trouble hitting RHPs. His price jumped $200 too (because theSPs don’t cost as much), so he’s definitely in play for GPPs.TreaTurner (DK $13,500/$9000)My writeup on Turner wasspot-on yesterday and it applies again today. If he’s on base, he’s in business.And he does have power (.200 ISO in 2019). I’ll have shares, though maybe notas much as last night.JuanSoto (DK $13,200/$8,800)Again – the analysis wassolid, but I didn’t trust him enough to warrant the top captain spot in my GPPbuilds. He’s a hitter who thrives on confidence, but his ownership will bethrough the roof for Game 2. You’ll need some shares, just don’t go overboard.SpotlightValue: Kurt Suzuki (DK $9,300/$6,200)Last night’s valuespotlight didn’t play, but his replacement did, and he hit a homer. Tonight, werun the same risk if they decide to roll out Yan Gomes instead of Suzuki – who’s14-for-42 career off Verlander with just 4 Ks – a stat which stuck out as muchas any considering Verlander’s 24.7% career K rate.Other options: Howie Kendrick (DK $12,900/$8,600), Adam Eaton (DK $10,500/$7,000), Victor Robles (DK $10,200/$6,800)10/23 DFS Houston Astros batsJoseAltuve (DK $14,700/$9,800)Altuve ended up 1-for-5last night and still reached double digit points on DK, so a multi-hit gamemakes him worthy of usage in our builds, and consideration as the main hitterfor our Astros-heavy lineups. He’s 2-for-5 off Strasburg in his career, whichain’t much – but it’s a start. AlexBregman (DK $14,100/$9,400)The guy is due. Bregman took a gift pitch from Sean Doolittle right over the heart of the plate yesterday because he was overthinking location and looking away – and he’ll likely not make that same mistake again. I trust his bat and his approach, so we’re going back to the well with him against Strasburg (2-for-3 career).Yordan Alvarez (DK $12,300/$8,200)I’m fully aboard the Alvarez redemption train, as theyoung slugger went 2-for-3 in Game 1 and could easily break through with adinger tonight. He did hit 27 in 357 ABs during the regular season, and he’s beenon a homerless slump for far too long.CarlosCorrea (DK $12,000/$8,000)Correa was one of the fewAstros that actually looked overmatched by Scherzer last night (1-for-5, 3 Ks),even though the Nats’ pitcher didn’t have his best stuff. It’s possibly hisback was bothering him a bit, so I’m going to reduce my shares, which weremassive for Game 1.SpotlightValue: Robinson Chirinos (DK $7,500/$5,000)It’s catcher day in Game 2 of the World Series. Thevalue is there, and the guy has plenty of power (18 HRs in 388 ABs in 2019).Catchers also have a knack for hitting mistake pitches very well, and Strasburgdoes make mistakes.Other 10/23 DFS options: Yuri Gurriel (DK $11,700/$7,800), George Springer (DK $13,800/$9,200), Michael Brantley (DK $10,800/$7,200), Josh Reddick (DK $8,100/$5,400) SampleDK Cash or GPP lineup (Strasburg up top, no Verlander – $700 left)CPT – S. Strasburg ($15,900)UTIL – J. Soto ($8,800)UTIL – A. Eaton ($7,000)UTIL – J. Reddick ($5,400)UTIL – G. Springer ($9,200)UTIL – S. Doolittle ($3,000)SampleDK GPP lineup (Verlander up top, no Strasburg)CPT – J. Verlander ($17,100)UTIL – Bregman ($9,400)UTIL – Y. Alvarez ($8,200)UTIL – R. Chirinos ($5,000)UTIL – A. Eaton ($7,000)UTIL – R. Osuna ($3,000)SampleDK Lineup (Houston heavy with $500 left)CPT – Y. Alvarez ($12,300)UTIL – J. Verlander ($11,400)UTIL – A. Cabrera ($7,400)UTIL – M. Brantley ($5,600)UTIL – K. Suzuki ($6,200)UTIL – R. Chirinos (5,000)SampleDK GPP Lineup (Houston-heavy with $2,100 left)CPT – A. Bregman ($14,100)UTIL – J. Verlander ($11,600)UTIL – Y. Alvarez (8,200)UTIL – R. Chirinos ($5,000)UTIL – K. Suzuki ($6,200)UTIL – R. Osuna ($3,000)SampleDK GPP Lineup (No pitchers)CPT – J. Soto ($13,200)UTIL – T. Turner ($9,000)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($7,800)UTIL – R. Zimmerman ($6,000)UTIL – K. Suzuki ($6,200)UTIL – M. Brantley ($7,200)10/23 DFS Hitters for FDSingle-gameHere we can just load upon hitters and try to find the bombs in the MVP and All-Star spot.SampleFD lineup #1 (Astros-dominant)MVP (2x) – Altuve($9,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Alvarez($6,000)UTIL – Eaton ($7,000)UTIL – Turner ($7,500)UTIL – Chirinos ($4,500)SampleFD lineup #2 (Nats-heavy)MVP (2x) – Rendon($8,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Soto($8,000)UTIL – Gurriel ($6,000)UTIL – Suzuki ($5,500)UTIL – A. Cabrera($6,000)Sample FD lineup #3 (Balanced)MVP (2x) – Bregman($9,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Soto($8,000)UTIL – Springer ($8,500)UTIL – Chirinos ($4,500)UTIL – Zimmerman ($5,000)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Play These Picks Today Here and Get 100 Percent Bonus! Pick the Players for Most Fantasy Points — Goal: 19.50, Prize: 5xSpringer, Soto and AltuveWe hit on the 2x bet with the Soto HR last night and tonight were going back to the well with him and couple of hot-hitting, speedy Astros. Making 20 fantasy points among the three seems like a great wager at 5x, so lets go for it!!Tired of losing money on your DFS and Sportsbook? Sign up today and become a winner while turning your passion for sports into a second stream of income! 5 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Daily Fantasy SportsMLB 10/22 DFS MLB: World Series Showdown and Prop Picks StixPicks 5 years ago written by StixPicks The World Series gets underway tonight in Houston, and we’ve got your 10/22 DFS picks for MLB at Win Daily Sports. Lets win some green!Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/22 DFS MLB: DK Showdown(8:08 p.m. EST)The game: World Series Game 1 – Washington Nationals at HoustonAstros, 8:08 p.m. EST10/22 DFS SP Strategy and PicksRostering Houston starter Gerrit Cole in the Captain slot is a major priority. Cole started his career in the NL with the Pirates, and these Nats hitters are collectively slashing .227/.265/.340 against him in 97 total AB.Batters from either side of the plate were below a .250wOBA & xwOBA against Cole this season. His home wOBA, in a hitters’ parkwas just .229. He issued just 19 walks at home compared to 174 Ks for acompletely ridiculous 9.16 K/BB ratio.Cole has a 0.40 ERA with 32 Ks in 22.2 IP this postseason.He struck out 326 batters over 212.1 IP and cruised to a 20-5 record with a0.89 WHIP and 2.48 xFIP. His lefty-righty splits (2.43 xFIP vs. LHBs and 2.52xFIP vs. RHBs) don’t show any pronounced differences.Scherzer is fine to pair with Cole in cash games, though wemight try to mix things up a bit in GPPs – as fading Scherzer and picking the rightHouston bats could work.Morenotes:Offensively, both teams are capable, but Houston has the edge – since they get more offense from the entire order and have a .355 team wOBA and 125 wRC+. The Nats came in at .336 xOBA and 102 wRC+.The game total opened at just 6.5, with some Vegas books offering 7, and The Astros range from -190 to -210 favorites – putting the implied totals at 3.5 to 4 for the Astros and about 3.0 for Washington.This should be a game without a lot of offense, so in GPPs, we’re essentially looking for home run power from unlikely sources – with catchers and bench players possibly playing an important role.Stay tuned to the starting lineups – we could get some value from the bottom of both orders.10/22 DFS HittersIt’s going to be toughto find the right bats for the 10/22 DFS Showdown, but I have all the confidencein the world we can do it. The pricingis reasonable for a couple Houston bats I’m high on, and there’s a relativelycheap Nats’ hitter that provides the kind of upside we’re looking for in the difficultmatchup against Cole.10/22 DFS Washington NationalsbatsAnthonyRendon (DK $14,100/$9,400)The Nats’ third baseman is the best hitter on the team, posting a1.013 OPS in the 2019 regular season. He had at least one hit in every game of thepostseason except Game 1 of the NLDS and provides the most general upside ofany hitter in the Nats lineup. I won’t be 100%, but I’ll have plenty ofexposure in the balanced lineups I build.TreaTurner (DK $13,200/$8,800)If Turner can get onbase, which he’s shown a knack for doing (career-high .353 OBP in 2019), he canget something going. Solving Cole won’t be easy, but the Yankees managed to getnine baserunners (4 hits, 5 BB) versus Cole in Game 3. Turner has power, speedand the patience to get aboard (he’s also drawn three walks in this postseason)against anyone.JuanSoto (DK $12,600/$8,400)The junk-grabbing shuffle he’s doing against certain pitchers is pretty hilarious, and it even has its own Twitter page, but it’s testament to the confidence this young hitter flaunts at the dish. He’s hit a couple big homers this postseason and finished the 2019 regular season with a .394 wOBA – a number that jumps to .414 versus RHPs. Soto won’t be intimidated by Cole and stands as good a shot as any to take him deep, so I’ll be including him on my short list of Nats hitters that have what can be considered a “favorable” matchup – favorable being a relative term against a stud like Cole.SpotlightValue: Matt Adams (DK $6,900/$4,600)Adams will should see ABs for the Nationals – he’s 4-for-17 career off Cole with a HR and 5 Ks. He and Michael Taylor (1-for-6, HR, 2 Ks) are the only Nats hitters to have taken Cole deep. If he starts, Adams is my free square. He’s had a rough September/October, and has just three plate appearances in the 2019 postseason, but he’s had more ABs against Cole than anyone else except Asdrubal Cabrera. He’s also got a history of some October clout on his resume. Otheroptions: Howie Kendrick (DK $11,400/$7,600), Adam Eaton (DK $8,100/$5,400),Victor Robles (DK $7,800/$5,200), Kurt Suzuki (DK $7,500/$5,000), MichaelTaylor (DK $6,600/$4,400)10/22 DFS Houston Astros batsAlexBregman (DK $13,800/$9,200)Bregman’s bat was pretty quiet during the Yankees series, but I expect it to come alive in the World Series for two reasons: First, the Nationals pitchers – Scherzer especially – will challenge the AL MVP candidate a lot more than New York did. Secondly, Bregman only hit one homer in the postseason (against the Rays), but he’s carrying a .435 OBP through 11 games this October and sporting a wRC+ of 139 during that span. That tells me there’s nothing wrong with his plate approach or his bat.CarlosCorrea (DK $10,200/$6,800)The value we’re gettingon Correa is worth noting, as is the fact that he popped a couple homers in theALCS. The last couple days have offered him a chance to rest his ailing back,and as I mentioned before, the Nats pitchers are going to challenge Houstonhitters in ways that the Yankees didn’t have to – based on their elite bullpen.We forget about him because Houston is so loaded with talent, but Correa has a114 wRC+ in 181 postseason plate appearances, and he’s a 25-year-old in the primeof his career.JoseAltuve (DK $14,100/$9,600)The Game 6 hero is riding a wave into the World Series and should draw considerable ownership based on his game-winning efforts against the Bronx Bombers. He’s capable of filling up the state sheet with runs, hits and SBs, not to mention the occasional two-run walk-off homer. Pricing is more than fair and I’ll have some shares, but my ownership on Bregman and Correa might be a little higher.Spotlight Value: Michael Brantley (DK $8,400/$5,600)TheDK pricing algorithm seems to giving way too much credence to Brantley’spostseason numbers, which are admittedly weak from a career standpoint(.224/.293/.269 slash in 75 plate appearances). He’s carrying a respectable .340OBP this October despite struggling against a slew of excellent Yankees pitchers,but he’s done quite well in a pretty large BvP sample against Scherzer,slashing .341/.367/.636 in 44 career ABs with eight doubles and a HR. The restof the Astros have faced Mad Max 11 times or fewer, but Brantley feels like thefree square on Houston, especially bating out of the 3-hole. He’s my favoritevalue bat in the Showdown.Other10/22 DFS options: Yuri Gurriel (DK $9,000/$6,000), George Springer (DK $13,500/$9,000),Martin Maldonado ($6,000/$4,000), Yordan Alvarez ($10,800/$7,200), Josh Reddick(DK $6,600/$4,400)SampleDK Lineup (Houston-heavy: Cole as CPT with no Scherzer)CPT – G. Cole ($18,000)UTIL – A. Bregman (9,200)UTIL – C. Correa ($6,800)UTIL – M. Brantley ($5,600)UTIL – A. Eaton ($5,400)UTIL – M. Adams ($4,600)SampleDK Lineup (Balanced: Cole as CPT with Scherzer at UTIL)CPT – G. Cole ($18,000)UTIL – M. Scherzer ($11,400)UTIL – Y. Gurriel ($6,000)UTIL – M. Brantley ($5,600)UTIL – M. Adams ($4,600)UTIL – M. Taylor ($4,400)SampleDK lineup (Astros-heavy with both SP and Houston closer included)CPT – G. Cole ($18,000)UTIL – M. Scherzer ($11,400)UTIL – C. Correa ($6,800)UTIL – M. Brantley ($5,600)UTIL – M. Adams ($4,600)UTIL – R. Osuna ($3,000)SampleDK lineup (Astros-heavy with Brantley at CPT and no Scherzer – GPP)CPT – M. Brantley ($8,400)UTIL – G. Cole ($12,000)UTIL – A. Bregman ($9,200)UTIL – J. Soto ($8,400)UTIL – C. Correa ($6,800)UTIL – M. Adams ($4,600)10/22 DFS Hitters for FDSingle-gameHere we can just load upon Astros hitter and pick or (or two, in some cases) Nats hitters to meetrequirements and/or get a little bit squirrely.SampleFD lineup #1MVP (2x) – Bregman ($8,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Brantley ($7,000)UTIL – Correa ($7,500)UTIL – Turner ($7,000)UTIL – Adams ($4,000)SampleFD lineup #2 ($0 left)MVP (2x) – Bregman ($8,500)All-Star (1.5x) – Altuve ($9,500)UTIL – Correa ($7,500)UTIL – Gurriel ($5,500)UTIL – Adams ($4,000)SampleFD lineup (Balanced)MVP (2x) – Brantley ($7,000)All-Star (1.5x) – Bregman ($8,500)UTIL – Soto ($8,000)UTIL – Kendrick ($6,000)UTIL – Gurriel ($5,500)Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day – Play These Picks Today Here and Get 100 Percent Bonus! Total Home Runs — Goal: 1.50, Prize: 4xBregman, Brantley and SotoI like these three for their matchups, though Brantley is a bit of a wild card. You can take the easy money with a 2x win if one of these guys goes deep, or count on two dingers to get 4x. Good luck!Tired of losing money on your DFS and Sportsbook? Sign up today and become a winner while turning your passion for sports into a second stream of income! 5 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Daily Fantasy SportsMLB 10/11 MLB DFS Draftkings Showdown Picks – NLCS Game 1 Richard Masana 5 years ago written by Richard Masana It’s 10/11 DFS and we’re underway in the NLCS – let’s get right to the MLB picks for the Showdown contest on DraftKings and find you some gems to win you $$$.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/11 DFS DK ShowdownThe game: Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals (8:08 p.m.EST)General strategy: I’m focused a lot more on hitters in this one, wecould see some important innings to start the game from both Miles Mikolas andveteran RHP Anibal Sanchez, who pitched five strong innings (with 9 Ks) againstthe Dodgers on Sunday. I’ll be building three GPP lineups with at least one embracingsome off-the-radar plays, but I’ll provide one cash game sample at the end of thecolumn.10/11 DFS Showdown – Captain Spot Pitchers: I’d probably only consider Sanchez for theCaptain spot of the two starters, simply because he has better road splits and thePark Factor at Busch Stadium should help him. Mikolas has just a 17.2% K rate athome. But I’m not in love with playing either of them in the Captain spot.CPT Option1: Howie Kendrick ($14,100)Kendrick has the requisite experience and track record to get it done at a reasonable price that allows us to fit in some pricier options at the utility spots. He’s 8-for-11 career with a HR and a .788 wOBA off Mikolas in that small sample, and that kind of stuff may not matter as much during the six month slog of the regular season, but it matters to me in October.CPT Option 2: Trea Turner ($15,300)If you’re not convinced that Kendrick should warrant top consideration then Nats S Trea Turner makes a lot of sense for his mix of power and speed. He was quiet in Game 5 against the Dodgers but had two multi-hit games in the series including a 3-for-5 in Game 4. He also hit 17 homers this season vs. RHPs in 2019. 10/11 DFS Showdown – Utility OptionsBig spends: JuanSoto ($10,000) and Paul Goldschmidt ($8,600)Soto’s homer in the eighth inning off of Clayton Kershaw tied the game and exited his bat at around 110 MPH – an impressive stat in such a huge moment. Soto is a fearless hitter with as much upside as any of the young players in this game and he’s got a 155 wRC+ against RHP this season, including 28 home runs and a .303 ISO. He’s a fine play as captain as well, but he’ll be chalky. Goldschmidthas solid postseason stats and is relatively cheap among the higher pricedstars at $8,600. He’s also going to be chalky with five hits in his last nineABs, including a homer in Game 4.Big Spend Pivots: Anibal Sanchez ($10,400), Marcell Ozuna ($9,000)10/11 DFS Showdown – Mid-range, Value and Punt optionsMid-range 1: Ryan Zimmerman ($7,400) – Worth a look for his power and experience.Mid-range 2: Paul DeJong ($7,600) – He’s near the bottom of the Cards lineup now but that’s not a bad place to look in Showdowns – when one big AB can mean all the difference in the world.Value 1: Dexter Fowler ($5,600) – The Cards leadoff man and another underrated playoff contributor who was big in Game 5.Value 2: Yan Gomes ($6,200) – Monstrous but risky power hitter who could get the start with Kurt Suzuki in the concussion protocol.GPP punts: Yadier Molina ($5,200), Harrison Bader ($4,000) Sean Doolittle ($3,000)Sample cash DK Showdown Lineup (no pitchers, just $100 left)CPT (1.5x) – H. KendrickUTIL – J.SotoUTIL – P.GoldschimdtUTIL – Y.GomesUTIL – D. FowlerUTIL – Y.MolinaSign up and get started withWinDailySports! We have your sport and the experts to help make you money. Whylose another buck when you can win TODAY! 5 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
MLBDaily Fantasy Sports 10/9 MLB DFS Two-Game Postseason Slate and Showdown Picks jason mezrahi 5 years ago written by jason mezrahi We’ve reached the decisive Game 5 for both NLDS matchups on 10/9 DFS — here are my picks for the two-game slate and the featured Showdown.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!10/9 DFS Two-Game Slate (DK& FD)The games: St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves (5:02 p.m.), Washington Nationals atLos Angeles Dodgers (8:37 p.m.)10/9 DFS SP Strategy and PicksI’m focused on the home favorite for SP1 here – since home-fieldadvantage in the MLB playoffs is a real and palpable thing. The DK pricing is,thankfully, soft enough for us to find plenty of big bats. For SP2, I’ll have alittle of both Jack Flaherty (consistent value at his price) and MikeFoltynewicz, who was excellent in his start on Oct. 4. Startingpitching has been really great in the postseason thus far, so youreally can’t go wrong with any combo.SP1: Walker Buehler (DK $9,000, FD $10,300)Buehler has the highest upside of any pitcher on the slate, evenif his leash is a little shorter than Strasburg’s. For the $400 discount, he’smy SP1 – and I’m fine with him being chalky.SP2: Jack Flaherty (DK $7,400, FD $9,600)Flahery has been one of the best pitchers in baseball since the All-star break (his .189 wOBA in the second half is almost beyond belief) and he went 117 pitches in his last start, which tells me the Cards are going to let him win or lose this thing. 10/9 DFS Hitters10/9DFS C: Yadier Molina, STL (DK $3,900, FD $2,800)Molina was thehero on Monday for the Cards, and while he’s back on the road for decuisiveGame 5, this veteran has had success against Folty in a limited sample (7-for-18,.432 wOBA with a HR) Pivot: Brian McCann (DK $3,200)10/9DFS 1B: Paul Goldschmidt, STL (DK $4,900, FD $3,800)He came through for us on Monday so I’m going back to the well inGame 5. Goldy is one of the best fantasy assets in baseball over the past fiveyears and he’s a complete offensive player who can rack up the XBH. The pricehas come up a bit but he’s worth the extra expense. Pivot: Freddie Freeman10/9DFS 2B: Max Muncy, LAD (DK $4,500, 3B on FD $3,800)Muncy is having an electric postseason with a couple homers andthree games scoring over 20 DK points. He’s eligible at 1B if you’re stacking Dodgersand want to use Gavin Lux at second base for the discount. Pivot: Gavin Lux10/9DFS 3B: Justin Turner, LAD (DK $4,200, FD $3300)I’m not a hugebeliever in BvP, but a small sample analysis within the small sample frameworkof the playoffs makes some sense. The track record against Strasburg and RHPsin general is a good one, and Turner((142 wRC+ and .294 ISO this season) has homered in his last twogames this postseason. Pivot: Anthony Rendon/Tommy Edman10/9DFS SS: Corey Seager, LAD (DK $3,900, FD $2,900)There’s plenty of risk starting Seageragainst Strasburg, but he’s an exciting young player who came alive in Septemberwith a .304/.337/.646 slash line, seven homersand 23 RBI during the final month, and he has a clear affinity for playoffbaseball. He’s been getting hits but hasn’t posted the big lien yet. Today couldbe the day he breaks through with some XBH. Pivot: Paul DeJong10/9DFS OF: Juan Soto, WAS (DK $4,500, FD $3,700)I won’t have to much exposure to the Nationals in this game, butone player who’s worth the risk is Soto – who had a monster Game 3 and appearsready for the big stage of a Game 5. If the Nats pull this out, he’s going tohave a lot to do with it. Pivot: Clay Bellinger10/9DFS OF: Marcell Ozuna, STL (DK $4,900, FD $3,900)There isn’t a hotter hitter in the NL postseason than Ozuna, whohas multi-hit games in all of the NLDS tilts thus far and is coming off atwo-homer game in Game 4. He’ll be extremely chalky on this two-game slate becausehis game logs will attract plenty of attention from the masses – but you shouldhave some exposure to this slugger who hit 31 homers in 2019 and now has a.275/.341/.650 slash line against the Braves in 2019 if you count thepostseason. Pivot: Ronald Acuna10/9DFS OF: Matt Joyce, ATL (DK $3,200, FD $2,300)We need to find some value somewhere, so Joyce fits the bill if he’sin the starting lineup. If he’s not, you’ll have a difficult decision to make –since it could be difficult to find a viable DK OF under $3,500. Pivot: DexterFowler (DK $3,900)Sign up and get started withWinDailySports! We have your sport and the experts to help make you money. Whylose another buck when you can win TODAY!10/9DFS Featured Single-Game (8:37 ESTon FD)Hitters only – so we can focus on the Dodgers bats we like andplay one or two Nats hitters with upside. We’ll slap the modestly priced JustinTurner in the MVP spot, since many will be drawn to the higher priced bats at 2x.SampleFD lineup:MVP (2x) – J. Turner ($7,000) – If he homers, he’ll pay offAll-Star (1.5x) – T. Turner ($8,500) – His ability to steal basesat will could be huge today.UTIL – M. Muncy ($8,000)UTIL – C. Seager ($6,500)UTIL – G. Lux ($5,000)Tired of losing money on yourDFS and Sportsbook? Sign up today and become a winner while turning your passion for sports into asecond stream of income!10/9DFS Featured Showdown (8:37 p.m.on DK)It may be beneficial to play one or two Dodgers and/or Nats batswe like, somehow fit in Buehler and pick an off-the-wall bench player on eitherteam to come through with a big hit late in the game.Sample DK Showdown Lineup:Captain (1.5x) – J. Turner ($12,000)UTIL – W. Buehler ($11,000)UTIL – G. Lux ($4,200)UTIL – M. Muncy ($9,000)UTIL – J. Soto ($8,800)UTIL – B. Dozier ($5,000) 5 years ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
