MLB DFS Top Stacks: Thursday, April 17th
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 Thursday, April 17th
Opto% Stack
Texas Rangers vs. Jack Kochanowicz
The Rangers emerge as a compelling MLB DFS stack today against Jack Kochanowicz due to several factors. Our projections showcase the Rangers with the top optimal stack rate, the 6th-best stack rating, and the highest Value%, underscoring their potential profitability. With an implied run total of 5.21, Texas looks formidable.
Kochanowicz’s profile as a low-strikeout pitcher makes him a prime target in DFS. While his ability to induce ground balls offers some resistance, Texas’s lineup, populated primarily by fly-ball hitters, is well-positioned to exploit this weakness. Additionally, the bullpen factor might enhance their scoring opportunities.
Corey Seager stands out as a key player in this matchup, bringing consistency and skill to the plate. While Joc Pederson’s current season performance raises concerns, this matchup presents an opportunity for redemption. If Pederson taps into any semblance of his former self, this could be an ideal game for a resurgence. With these elements combined, the Rangers offer significant upside in DFS.
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Value% Stack
St. Louis Cardinals at Griffin Canning
With a notable 6th-best optimal stack rate and boasting the 4th-best stack rating alongside the 3rd-best Value% in our projections, the Cardinals are a compelling MLB DFS stack against Griffin Canning. Canning’s struggles, particularly against left-handed hitters, and his vulnerability to righty power make the Cardinals an advantageous choice. Despite a mixed perception of their overall strength, the Cardinals have proven themselves this season by scoring the fifth-most runs and ranking third in ISO.
Key players like Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras are prime candidates for stacking today, offering both consistency and potential to exploit Canning’s weaknesses. Overall, with a strong statistical backing and favorable matchup dynamics, the Cardinals emerge as a top DFS stack.
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