MLB DFS Expert Survey: Thursday, August 13th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2026-08-13 14:46:55 Premium Content Part of the product MLB DFS

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Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on MLB DFS today for the 8/13 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 Thursday, August 13

Who is your favorite hitter to spend up for in cash games?

headChopper: Wilyer Abreu
stevietpfl: Miguel Vargas
Notorious: Miguel Vargas

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?

headChopper: I like this slate for large-field tournaments that have multiple entries. Even though it’s a small 6-game slate, there are several teams I think can put up a tournament-winning score as a stack. I’ll be overweight on Cubs and Red Sox stacks, and I prefer using a 4-man or 5-man stack (depending on the site) and then filling out the rest of my lineup with one-offs. I’ll also be overweight on Max Fried and Payton Tolle at pitcher.

stevietpfl: I’m going to focus on small-field tournaments. I like multiple pitchers, but I think there are a limited number of stacks. I’ll build 3-5 lineups built around Logan Gilbert, Max Fried, Parker Messick, and Payton Tolle. With the limited number of stacks I like, I’m going to focus more on builds with smaller stacks. I want to focus on 3-3-2 type of stacks in most of my lineups. I want a full Red Sox stack as well.

Notorious: I prefer small-field tournaments. I will naturally be a little different at pitcher, since my favorite two point-per-dollar options are Max Fried and Keider Montero. This is a rare slate where I’m not looking to fully stack an offense. I’m going to have a mix of batters from the Red Sox, White Sox, Pirates, and Reds.

Who is your favorite pitcher (when considering price, matchup, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?

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