MLB DFS Top Stacks: Monday, May 12th
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, May 12th
Opto% Stack
Texas Rangers vs. Chase Dollander
The Texas Rangers stand out as a fantastic MLB DFS stack against rookie pitcher Chase Dollander today. With the best optimal stack rate and stack rating according to our projections, the Rangers are poised to be a formidable offensive force. Moreover, they hold the 3rd-best Value%, emphasizing their solid value. The offense is bolstered by an implied run total of 5.67 runs, pointing to a favorable matchup against the struggling Colorado Rockies’ pitching staff.
Although the Rockies pitch slightly better on the road, they still sport a 5.31 ERA and a 4.96 xFIP, which bodes well for the Rangers. While Dollander showed promise in the minors, his transition to the majors has been bumpy, evidenced by a 19.2% strikeout rate and 10% walk rate over 6 starts. Although he’s done moderately well against righties, lefties have found success, making Evan Carter a priority play.
Should Corey Seager return, he would elevate this stack’s potential even further.
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Opto% Stack
NY Yankees at Emerson Hancock
The New York Yankees emerge as a compelling MLB DFS stack today against Emerson Hancock. With the 2nd-best optimal stack rate and the 4th-best stack rating, the Yankees are primed for power-hunting success. They carry an implied run total of 4.33 runs, highlighting their outlook to score some runs.
Key players like Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Trent Grisham are essential for this stack.
Judge stands out as the top bat in any ballpark, making him a prime choice for DFS lineups. Despite a limited sample size, Grisham’s remarkable .443 ISO against RHP this season positions him as a potent threat, further enhancing the Yankees’ stack appeal. Hancock, known for allowing more strikes to righties, has proven susceptible to power hits, making today an opportune moment for the Yankees to exploit.
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