MLB DFS Top Stacks: Monday, May 26th
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 26th
Opto% Stack
KC Royals vs. Nick Martinez
The Kansas City Royals are an intriguing MLB DFS stack today against Nick Martinez. With the 2nd-best optimal stack rate and the 6th-best Value% in projections, they present a strong play despite a modest implied run total of 4.12 runs. While the game against the Reds might not scream DFS relevance, there’s value in selectively stacking Royals hitters.
Bobby Witt is always a great choice, providing consistent performance potential. Martinez’s inconsistencies make room for Vinnie Pasquantino, thanks to his favorable splits. Furthermore, stacking the undervalued lefties at the bottom of the Royals’ lineup could be a savvy move, especially in MME contests. Though the overall matchup may not stand out, the Royals’ depth, filled with affordable left-handed options, can offer nice upside.
Leveraging certain key players within the stack can transform the Royals into a worthwhile DFS option against Martinez today.
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Value% Stack
Boston Red Sox at Chad Patrick
The Boston Red Sox shine as an MLB DFS stack today against Chad Patrick, backed by the best optimal stack rate and stack rating in projections. Their implied run total of 4.16 runs underscores their potential to deliver significant offensive output. Patrick’s vulnerability, characterized by a high fly ball rate and a lackluster strikeout ability—17.6% against lefties and 19.8% against righties—positions the Red Sox for success.
Rafael Devers and Wilyer Abreu emerge as prime candidates for DFS lineups, offering substantial slate-breaking upside. With Patrick’s fortunes likely to wane on home runs per fly ball, the Red Sox are capable of exploiting his weaknesses. Their blend of power and depth makes them comparable to top-tier teams, providing an excellent opportunity to dominate today’s slate.
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