MLB DFS Top Stacks: Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 8th
Opto% Stack
Baltimore Orioles at Merrill Kelly
The Baltimore Orioles are a solid MLB DFS stack today against Merrill Kelly, based on their optimal stack rate and strong projections. They rank third in stack rating and value percentage, with an implied run total of 4.75 runs, indicating promising offensive potential. Merrill Kelly‘s recent struggles make him an attractive target for DFS players.
Kelly’s performance in his initial starts has been problematic, highlighted by a disappointing 3:7 K ratio and conceding 9 runs last week. This shaky start raises concerns about a deeper issue, prompting DFS players to capitalize. His historical vulnerability to left-handed power—evident in a .220 ISO and merely 13.2% strikeouts since last season—positions Orioles’ lefties like Gunnar Henderson, Ryan O’Hearn, Cedric Mullins, and Adley Rutschman as significant threats. Henderson, in particular, stands out, with potential from right-handers like Tyler O’Neill and Jordan Westburg adding depth.
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Value% Stack
SF Giants vs. Nick Lodolo
The San Francisco Giants are an enticing MLB DFS stack today against Nick Lodolo. They boast the best optimal stack rate in projections, coupled with the 9th-best stack rating and the highest Value%, signaling their potential for value on tonight’s slate. While Lodolo’s identity as a pitcher remains unclear due to changes in his approach, this unpredictability opens opportunities for DFS stack strategists.
Lodolo’s recent performance indicates a shift towards prioritizing control and ground balls over strikeouts, a change in pitch mix that could impact game outcomes but isn’t fully established yet. Regardless of this transition, the Giants maintain considerable upside, thanks to the inclusion of players like Matt Chapman, Heliot Ramos, Willy Adames, and Wilmer Flores within their lineup. These players could exploit Lodolo’s style, providing significant offensive potential.
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