MLB DFS Top Stacks: Friday, July 18th
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, July 18th
Opto% Stack
Minnesota Twins at Colorado Rockies (Kyle Freeland)
The Minnesota Twins offer a top-tier MLB DFS stack option against Kyle Freeland, with projections highlighting the best optimal stack rate and stack rating, combined with the 3rd-best Value%. With an impressive implied run total of 6.17 runs, the Twins are in line for a productive outing.
Freeland’s proficiency in control suggests potential reliance on BABIP for variance, yet the Twins’ lineup counters this with their penchant for hitting fly balls and maintaining strong contact rates, creating a formidable matchup.
While Byron Buxton is a notable consideration, opting to bypass him for budget flexibility is viable due to the lineup’s depth. The spread-out talent across the roster provides versatility, minimizing reliance on any single player. Despite minor pinch-hit risks, notably with right-handed bats like Harrison Bader, the overall makeup of their lineup puts them in a good spot.
The combination of power, consistency, and matchup advantage solidifies the Twins as an attractive DFS stack.
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Opto% Stack
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Quinn Priester)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a viable MLB DFS stack against Quinn Priester, offering the 2nd-best optimal stack rate and stack rating per projections. With an implied run total of 4.93 runs, they have the potential for a strong offensive performance.
Despite their recent salary declines, notable bats like Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernandez, and Freddie Freeman are now positioned as cost-effective options below $4,500 on DK and $3,500 on FD, enhancing their appeal from a value standpoint. This makes them an intriguing choice, particularly when considering the challenge of finding standout options on this slate.
While Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith show prominent power metrics against RHP, the lineup’s overall fly ball and barrel rates are less compelling. Furthermore, Priester’s ground-ball tendencies might temper expectations somewhat. However, given the Dodgers’ potential and the attractive pricing of key players, they remain a mix-worthy stack, offering solid upside.
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