The King’s Royal DFS Pitching and MLB Props for 5/22

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If you are playing on an early slate, you will likely thinktwice before using Luis Castillo at Milwaukee, especially at $11,100 onDraftKings. The Brewers have already seen Castillo once this year, when he heldthem to one hit and struck out nine in seven innings on April 3. Milwaukee hasalready seen Castillo but he has allowed more than two earned runs once thisyear 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 ofhis past three outings. The Reds are 23^rd in MLB vs. RHPs.

Frankie Montas is the best cash game play on the early slateat 9500 at Cleveland. He has a 2.70 road ERA in five starts.

On the night slate, you never know what Jon Gray you aregoing to get, but I will chance the 9200 in a GPP. The Pirates rank 27^thin batting vs, RHPs.

Max Scherzer (11,100) takes on Jacob deGrom (10,500) in amatchup of up and down marquee pitchers at Citi Field. I will lean towardsScherzer, as the Mets rank eighth in Ks vs. RHPs and Washington needs Scherzerto 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 14innings pitched.

Gerrit Cole is the obvious top pick at 12,000 againstDetroit.

The surprising Martin Perez is a prime play of the night at8700 vs. the Angels, who rank 27^th vs. LHPs. Perez is averaging anunusual nine K/9, and while his 4.15 xFIP suggests some regression coming, the2.89 ERA should not start to climb tonight.

Max Fried gets the ultimate nod as my favorite play at SanFrancisco. He is 8500 on DK and San Francisco has the second-most teamstrikeouts in the National League against LHPs. Fried has struck out six ormore batters in four of his past six games. I would consider going with Friedand Perez on DK if you do not want to spend up for Cole, Scherzer or deGrom andcreate some room for more offense in one of your lineups.

MONKEYKNIFE FIGHT PICK FOR WEDNESDAY

Max Fried over 5.5 strikeouts – The Braves starter has struckout 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 notedpitcher’s park. PlayMonkey 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 ofhis past three outings. The Reds are 23^rd in MLB vs. RHPs.

Frankie Montas is the best cash game play on the early slateat 9500 at Cleveland. He has a 2.70 road ERA in five starts.

On the night slate, you never know what Jon Gray you aregoing to get, but I will chance the 9200 in a GPP. The Pirates rank 27^thin batting vs, RHPs.

Max Scherzer (11,100) takes on Jacob deGrom (10,500) in amatchup of up and down marquee pitchers at Citi Field. I will lean towardsScherzer, as the Mets rank eighth in Ks vs. RHPs and Washington needs Scherzerto 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 14innings pitched.

Gerrit Cole is the obvious top pick at 12,000 againstDetroit.

The surprising Martin Perez is a prime play of the night at8700 vs. the Angels, who rank 27^th vs. LHPs. Perez is averaging anunusual nine K/9, and while his 4.15 xFIP suggests some regression coming, the2.89 ERA should not start to climb tonight.

Max Fried gets the ultimate nod as my favorite play at SanFrancisco. He is 8500 on DK and San Francisco has the second-most teamstrikeouts in the National League against LHPs. Fried has struck out six ormore batters in four of his past six games. I would consider going with Friedand Perez on DK if you do not want to spend up for Cole, Scherzer or deGrom andcreate 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.