MLB DFS Expert Survey: Saturday, September 5th
Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on MLB DFS today for the 9/5 main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. They’re here to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who our experts have as their favorite sneaky stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering who they have as their top overall pitcher? Read their thoughts below!
MLB DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Saturday, September 5
Who is your favorite hitter to spend up for in cash games?
stlcardinals84: Alec Burleson
Krayton: Alec Burleson
TJ Zwarych: Alec Burleson
What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?
stlcardinals84: I will be playing around 15-20 entries in the large-field contests. I plan to be overweight on both offenses in the TOR/KCR game. They will be playing in hot, humid weather and facing veteran pitchers who will likely struggle in those conditions. With the low strikeout rates of Max Scherzer and Seth Lugo, we could see some fireworks in this game. I also plan to be overweight on Tyler Glasnow and Cade Cavalli in tournaments while limiting my exposure to lower-strikeout pitchers like George Kirby and Sonny Gray.
Krayton: I will be playing single-entry and 20-max contests on both sites. I don’t have a strong conviction on pitchers, so instead, I am going to focus on some of my favorite stacks. The Coors game and the TOR/KCR game both have elite hitting conditions, and I like getting to some of those game stacks and then seeing where I land for pitcher. Tyler Glasnow is my top option if I can get to him, but there are several pitchers who have good upside. Matthew Liberatore is a decent value piece even though he’s pitching in Coors Field.
TJ Zwarych: I’ll be playing 150 lineups in large-field tournaments, focusing on the Cardinals, Royals, and Blue Jays offensively, and I’ll be spreading out my pitching pool outside of Tyler Glasnow. I usually like to keep a tight pitching pool and spread out my offenses, but tonight, it’ll be the reverse.
Who is your favorite pitcher (when considering price, matchup, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?
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About the Author
Robert Brown (aka Epignosis) was having lunch at a sports bar. A football game was on. He remarked to his wife that if he could have a second life, he’d like to be someone who enjoyed watching sports. That enjoyment began when he signed up for a fantasy football league that needed one more player. Since then, he has enjoyed playing NFL, NBA, and (especially) MLB DFS. When not teaching American literature, editing content for RotoGrinders (which he has done since 2019), or making lineups, Epignosis is rocking out or jazzing it up on one of several possible instruments.