MLB DFS Top Stacks: Thursday, May 8th
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, May 8th
Opto% Stack
LA Dodgers at Brandon Pfaadt
The Los Angeles Dodgers stand out as a solid MLB DFS stack today against Brandon Pfaadt. Our projections highlight the Dodgers with the best optimal stack rate and stack rating, complemented by the 2nd-best Value%. With an implied run total of 4.93, the Dodgers’ offensive potential is undeniable.
While Pfaadt is a solid pitcher, he struggles with containing power, especially against lefties, making them prime targets. Although Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman emerge as top selections due to their potential to exploit Pfaadt’s vulnerabilities, budget constraints may impact the ability to roster them.
Given the constraints of the salary cap, employing wraparound stacks with cost-effective lefties, such as Michael Conforto, James Outman, and Hyeseong Kim makes sense.
This approach leverages Pfaadt’s power struggle against lefties while maintaining balance in the overall lineup.
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Opto% Stack
Philadelphia Phillies at Ryan Pepiot
The Philadelphia Phillies emerge as a strong MLB DFS stacking option against Ryan Pepiot. They boast the 2nd-best optimal stack rate and stack rating in our projections; the Phillies have an implied run total of 4.87, indicating strong potential.
While Pepiot is a competent pitcher, his susceptibility to power, particularly from lefties, positions Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber as premier picks, closely trailing only Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman on this slate.
With limited top-tier bats available, a good approach involves pairing one of Harper or Schwarber with either Ohtani or Freeman, diverging from the common practice of teammate stacking. This focuses on capitalizing on potential home runs rather than relying on a series of hits.
Given the constraints of the salary cap, seeking value at the lineup’s bottom after acquiring the big lefty bats offers a practical path. Overall, the Phillies present a great stacking opportunity.
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