MLB DFS Top Stacks: Thursday, March 27th (Opening Day)
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.
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MLB DFS Picks: Top Stacks for Thursday, March 27th
Opto% Stack
Philadelphia Phillies vs. MacKenzie Gore
The Phillies stand out as a DFS stack, leading our projections in both optimal percentage and stack rating against Washington’s MacKenzie Gore. While Gore has shown flashes of brilliance, his career-long inconsistency makes him a vulnerable target on today’s ace-heavy slate.
What makes this matchup particularly intriguing is Gore’s atypical profile as a southpaw who struggles against left-handed batters – a reverse split that creates a strategic advantage since some DFS players may not want to target that matchup. This unusual weakness positions Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber as potentially overlooked gems in the traditionally avoided lefty-lefty matchup. Both sluggers rank among the slate’s top bats despite the perceived disadvantage.
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Value% Stack
San Francisco Giants vs. Hunter Greene
The Giants emerge as a solid DFS stack option against Hunter Greene. Their stack boasts the slate’s 5th-highest projection overall. While their 8th-best optimal percentage suggests moderate ceiling potential, their standout 3rd-best value percentage indicates exceptional dollar-for-dollar return.
The value allows us to allocate salary elsewhere. Also, San Francisco’s 4.0 implied run total ranks among the slate’s highest, signaling strong offensive expectations from oddsmakers. The combination of strong projections, elite value, and Vegas backing makes the Giants a compelling stack.
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