MLB DFS Top Stacks: Monday, July 7th
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 Monday, July 7th
Opto% Stack
Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins (Janson Junk)
The Cincinnati Reds are a solid MLB DFS stack against Janson Junk, featuring the best optimal stack rate and the 2nd-best stack rating in projections. With an implied run total of 4.77 runs, they offer great offensive potential.
Junk’s performance, highlighted by a 24.8% strikeout rate and strong control against righties, presents a moderate challenge. However, his vulnerability when pitching to lefties creates an opening for the Reds lefties to capitalize. Elly De La Cruz stands out as a top play, offering considerable upside against Junk’s profile. Complementing him, left-handers Will Benson and TJ Friedl provide additional power potential, enhancing the stack’s overall strength.
The Reds’ ability to exploit Junk’s shortcomings and the added advantage of facing a potentially suspect bullpen elevate their potential as a slate-breaking option. While individual pieces outside of De La Cruz might not initially stand out, the collective power and opportunity presented by the matchup make them an appealing DFS stack.
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Value% Stack
Boston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies (Austin Gomber)
The Boston Red Sox are an intriguing MLB DFS stack against Austin Gomber, backed by the 2nd-best optimal stack rate, the 4th-best stack rating, and the top Value% in projections. With an implied run total of 5.77 runs, they should pile up some runs.
Gomber’s struggles, highlighted by a staggeringly low 5.3% strikeout rate against righties and a tendency to allow hard-hit fly balls, create a prime opportunity for the Red Sox lineup to capitalize. Despite generally performing better against righties, the weakness in Gomber’s pitching outweighs typical concerns, making the Red Sox an appealing stack choice.
Key players like Carlos Narvaez and Trevor Story are priority bats due to their potential to exploit Gomber’s vulnerabilities. Supportive options like Nate Eaton, Rob Refsnyder, and Romy Gonzalez, despite some pinch-hit risk, enhance the stack when combined properly.
The strategy focuses on combining core players like Story, Narvaez, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Jarren Duran, aiming to maximize the mix-and-match potential across the lineup. With the combination of Gomber’s weaknesses and a suspect bullpen, the Red Sox emerge as one of the top offenses on the slate.
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