MLB DFS Expert Survey: Wednesday, July 9th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-07-09 22:02:24 Premium Content Part of the product MLB DFS

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 Wednesday, July 9

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

stevietpfl: Jarren Duran
stlcardinals84: Jarren Duran
TJ Zwarych: Jarren Duran

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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?

stevietpfl: I’m going to focus on small-field contests. I have no issue narrowing down my pitching and hitting pool on this slate. I will build teams around that core group of players. For pitching, depending on the weather, I like Lucas Giolito, MacKenzie Gore, and Kris Bubic. I’m going to be overweight on the A’s and Red Sox bats.

stlcardinals84: I like this slate quite a bit and will be playing 20–30 entries into the larger-field GPP contests. I am taking a major stance with pitching, as I have very little interest in playing a chalky Lucas Giolito on a large slate. I know he’s facing a Rockies team that couldn’t hit Brayan Bello last night, but I think this is a big game theory edge. Give me the pivots like MacKenzie Gore and Kris Bubic for ceiling potential. I will also be overweight on the Braves and Athletics as my favorite offenses, with a game that has a 10.5-run total in Sacramento.

TJ Zwarych: I’ll build for my typical 150 lineups in large-field contests, with a polar-opposite plan from usual, as I’ll spread out my pitching pool while focusing on a tight-knit group of stacks. I’ll target the Athletics, Rangers, and Red Sox very heavily, while nearly ignoring all the other stacks on the slate.

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