MLB DFS Top Stacks: Friday, August 22nd
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 22nd
Opto% Stack
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Brayan Bello)
The New York Yankees offer a compelling MLB DFS stack against Brayan Bello, supported by the 5th-best optimal stack rate and stack rating, with an implied run total of 4.91 runs. While Bello is a capable pitcher, his moderate ground ball rates and strikeout percentages are insufficient to neutralize the Yankees’ high-powered lineup.
The Yankees’ roster features predominantly fly-ball hitters who hit the ball hard, effectively countering Bello’s ground ball strategy. With only Jasson Dominguez exhibiting a ground-ball propensity, the Yankees are well-suited to exploit Bello’s vulnerabilities, particularly as he exhibits a 10.1% walk rate to lefties.
Aaron Judge stands out as a priority, yet the depth and power potential extend to Jazz Chisholm, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Trent Grisham. Giancarlo Stanton, if available, further enriches the lineup’s appeal.
For budget-friendly options, Austin Wells and Ryan McMahon offer viable alternatives, providing flexibility in lineup construction.
Overall, the Yankees’ ability to capitalize on Bello’s current form positions them as a top DFS stack choice.
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Value% Stack
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians (Slade Cecconi)
The Texas Rangers present a strong MLB DFS stack opportunity against Slade Cecconi, highlighted by the 6th-best optimal stack rate, 6th-best stack rating, and the best Value% in projections.
Cecconi’s pitching profile reveals a propensity to allow fly balls and barrel contact, with ISO figures of .217 against lefties and .194 against righties. This positions power hitters Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford as the standout plays for the Rangers, offering significant potential both individually and collectively in DFS lineups.
Beyond the primary options, the lineup provides value through players like Joc Pederson and Rowdy Tellez, who can be considered as complementary pieces for depth and diversity. These batters enhance the stack’s viability, particularly in exploring deeper lineup configurations.
Overall, the Rangers’ ability to exploit Cecconi’s high-contact tendencies with their high-impact hitters makes them a valuable stack choice.
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