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The King’s Royal DFS Pitching and MLB Props for 5/22
If you are playing on an early slate, you will likely think twice before using Luis Castillo at Milwaukee, especially at $11,100 on DraftKings. The Brewers have already seen Castillo once this year, when he held them to one hit and struck out nine in seven innings on April 3. Milwaukee has already seen Castillo but he has allowed more than two earned runs once this year and is worth the spend against any opponent right now.
In the same game, you should consider Zach Davies at 8600. Only one guy can get the win, though, so you may want to use them in separate lineups. Davies has a 0.76 ERA in four home starts and has struck out five in each of his past three outings. The Reds are 23rd in MLB vs. RHPs.
Frankie Montas is the best cash game play on the early slate at 9500 at Cleveland. He has a 2.70 road ERA in five starts.
On the night slate, you never know what Jon Gray you are going to get, but I will chance the 9200 in a GPP. The Pirates rank 27th in batting vs, RHPs.
Max Scherzer (11,100) takes on Jacob deGrom (10,500) in a matchup of up and down marquee pitchers at Citi Field. I will lean towards Scherzer, as the Mets rank eighth in Ks vs. RHPs and Washington needs Scherzer to perform like an ace after dropping the first two games of the series. Scherzer is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA vs. the Mets this year with 19 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.
Gerrit Cole is the obvious top pick at 12,000 against Detroit.
The surprising Martin Perez is a prime play of the night at 8700 vs. the Angels, who rank 27th vs. LHPs. Perez is averaging an unusual nine K/9, and while his 4.15 xFIP suggests some regression coming, the 2.89 ERA should not start to climb tonight.
Max Fried gets the ultimate nod as my favorite play at San Francisco. He is 8500 on DK and San Francisco has the second-most team strikeouts in the National League against LHPs. Fried has struck out six or more batters in four of his past six games. I would consider going with Fried and Perez on DK if you do not want to spend up for Cole, Scherzer or deGrom and create some room for more offense in one of your lineups.
MONKEY KNIFE FIGHT PICK FOR WEDNESDAY
Max Fried over 5.5 strikeouts – The Braves starter has struck out five or more in five of his past six starts. As we have already outlined, this outing should be a smooth one against a non-threatening lineup in a noted pitcher’s park. Play Monkey Knife Fight Props and get 100 percent bonus!
If you are playing on an early slate, you will likely think twice before using Luis Castillo at Milwaukee, especially at $11,100 on DraftKings. The Brewers have already seen Castillo once this year, when he held them to one hit and struck out nine in seven innings on April 3. Milwaukee has already seen Castillo but he has allowed more than two earned runs once this year and is worth the spend against any opponent right now.
In the same game, you should consider Zach Davies at 8600. Only one guy can get the win, though, so you may want to use them in separate lineups. Davies has a 0.76 ERA in four home starts and has struck out five in each of his past three outings. The Reds are 23rd in MLB vs. RHPs.
Frankie Montas is the best cash game play on the early slate at 9500 at Cleveland. He has a 2.70 road ERA in five starts.
On the night slate, you never know what Jon Gray you are going to get, but I will chance the 9200 in a GPP. The Pirates rank 27th in batting vs, RHPs.
Max Scherzer (11,100) takes on Jacob deGrom (10,500) in a matchup of up and down marquee pitchers at Citi Field. I will lean towards Scherzer, as the Mets rank eighth in Ks vs. RHPs and Washington needs Scherzer to perform like an ace after dropping the first two games of the series. Scherzer is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA vs. the Mets this year with 19 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.
Gerrit Cole is the obvious top pick at 12,000 against Detroit.
The surprising Martin Perez is a prime play of the night at 8700 vs. the Angels, who rank 27th vs. LHPs. Perez is averaging an unusual nine K/9, and while his 4.15 xFIP suggests some regression coming, the 2.89 ERA should not start to climb tonight.
Max Fried gets the ultimate nod as my favorite play at San Francisco. He is 8500 on DK and San Francisco has the second-most team strikeouts in the National League against LHPs. Fried has struck out six or more batters in four of his past six games. I would consider going with Fried and Perez on DK if you do not want to spend up for Cole, Scherzer or deGrom and create some room for more offense in one of your lineups.
MONKEY KNIFE FIGHT PICK FOR WEDNESDAY Max Fried over 5.5 strikeouts – The Braves starter has struck out five or more in five of his past six starts. As we have already outlined, this outing should be a smooth one against a non-threatening lineup in a noted pitcher’s park.
