MLB DFS Top Stacks: Friday, April 4th
MLB DFS is complex, which is why it helps to have data-driven tools at your disposal. That’s where we come in.
With some help from our Top Stacks tool, we can narrow down some of the stacks that are worth targeting for the upcoming MLB DFS slate. Our Top Stacks tool is powered by our MLB player projections that are available in our MLB optimizer, LineupHQ.
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MLB DFS Picks: Top Stacks for Friday, April 4th
Opto% Stack
Arizona Diamondbacks at Jake Irvin
The Diamondbacks are a solid MLB DFS stack against Jake Irvin today. With the fourth-best optimal stack rate and fifth-best stack rating in our projections. Irvin’s strengths lie predominantly against right-handed batters, leaving him vulnerable to lefties. Last season, he recorded only a 19.6% strikeout rate and a .208 ISO against left-handers, losing his ground ball efficiency. This sets up perfectly for Arizona’s potent left-handed hitters like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Josh Naylor, who are key players in building DFS lineups.
Cheaper options such as Pavin Smith and Jake McCarthy further enhance stack value, creating flexibility in budget allocations. Additionally, incorporating right-handed power bats into the mix amplifies their capability, reinforcing their position as a top offensive pick. With an implied run total of 4.6 runs, the Diamondbacks offer a well-balanced and promising stack for today’s slate.
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Value% Stack
Atlanta Braves vs. Max Meyer
The Braves look like a great MLB DFS stack against Max Meyer today. With the second-best optimal stack rate and the highest Value% in current projections, they clearly offer significant potential. Their implied run total of 4.66 runs underscores the expected offensive performance. Despite Max Meyer‘s improvements from last season, particularly his ground ball skills, the Braves lineup, known for their airball proficiency, presents a formidable challenge to him.
Key players like Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Ozzie Albies are all adept at getting the ball airborne, effectively countering Meyer’s strengths.
Adding Jarred Kelenic as a cost-efficient choice further enhances the stack’s value. Observations from 2024 suggest Meyer might showcase slightly reverse splits tendencies, making Riley and Ozuna smart starting points when assembling your DFS lineup. With these favorable conditions, the Braves hold considerable promise as a top-tier stacking option.
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