MLB DFS Top Stacks: Friday, August 1st
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, August 1st
Opto% Stack
Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies (Antonio Senzatela)
The Pittsburgh Pirates emerge as an intriguing MLB DFS stack option today against Antonio Senzatela, featuring the best optimal stack rate and stack rating, with the 4th-best Value% in projections. With an implied run total of 6.09 runs, the Pirates are positioned to capitalize on the favorable conditions at Coors Field.
Despite poor league rankings in ISO and wOBA against righties, Senzatela’s struggles at Coors—evidenced by a 7.04 ERA and the support of a weak bullpen—create a ripe opportunity. On FanDuel, affordable Pirates salaries allow for a full stack while maintaining flexibility for additional lineup upgrades, making them an appealing choice.
When considering DraftKings, however, the elevated pricing of key players like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, and others diminishes their value as a priority stack. Given these constraints, focusing efforts on FanDuel presents a better approach.
Overall, while DraftKings may limit stack potential due to high costs, FanDuel offers viable opportunities for leveraging the matchup efficiently within budget-friendly constructs.
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Value% Stack
Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels (Tyler Anderson)
The Chicago White Sox present an excellent MLB DFS stack opportunity today against Tyler Anderson, possessing the best Value% in projections and an implied run total of 4.41 runs. Their recent offensive surge, ranking 4th in the league for runs over the last 30 days and climbing to 2nd over the last 14 days, underscores their potential.
Facing Anderson, a low-strikeout lefty with reverse splits and backed by a struggling bullpen, the White Sox are in a good spot. Despite Anderson’s known reverse splits, he remains vulnerable to righties, enhancing the White Sox’s strength.
Key players like Luis Robert, Andrew Benintendi, Colson Montgomery, and Michael Taylor offer significant upside, particularly given their ability to hit fly balls against lefties. Miguel Vargas also becomes vital within stacks, capitalizing on Anderson’s weaknesses.
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