MLB DFS Expert Survey: Monday, August 18th
Our panel of experts is here to give you their MLB DFS advice for today’s main slate contests by answering a handful of questions to help you make crucial lineup-building decisions. Want to know CheeseIsGood’s favorite sneaky stack? Or headChopper’s top overall pitcher? Find out below!
MLB DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Monday, August 18
Who is your favorite hitter to spend up for in cash games?
headChopper: Teoscar Hernandez
boggslite: Teoscar Hernandez
ebeimfohr: Teoscar Hernandez
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Who is your favorite sneaky stack on the board and why?
headChopper: Royals – I’m not high on this lineup overall, but they’re one of just three teams with an implied total over 5.0 runs tonight and are drawing a fraction of the pOWN% compared to other spots. Jack Leiter has an xFIP near 5.00 with a 12% walk rate, and that’s the kind of profile that can get him into trouble quickly. As a secondary stack alongside the chalky Dodgers, the Royals make for an interesting way to get different.
boggslite: Reds – As a whole, this lineup hasn’t lived up to the hype this season, but they will be facing an unproven righty in Victor Mederos and a beatable Angels bullpen. Outside of Elly De La Cruz, the stack is affordable, which will allow you to pay up for pitching or pay up for some studs to complement a Reds stack, making them an intriguing option if the Dodgers don’t break the slate.
ebeimfohr: Brewers – Jameson Taillon returns from a 1.5-month absence, and he wasn’t great in his overall rehab assignment. The Brewers have been absolutely scorching hot over their recent win streak that was just snapped. The MLB weather appears a bit iffy in Chicago, which should have absolutely no one willing to roster a high-upside Brewers stack.
Who is your favorite pitcher (when considering price, matchup, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?
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About the Author
Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on X – @justinbailey32