MLB DFS Top Stacks: Tuesday, July 22nd
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, July 22nd
Opto% Stack
St. Louis Cardinals at Colorado Rockies (Bradley Blalock)
The St. Louis Cardinals present an exceptional MLB DFS stack opportunity against Bradley Blalock, boasting the best optimal stack rate, best stack rating, and 3rd-best Value% per our projections. With an implied run total of 6.58 runs, they offer plenty of upside.
Facing Blalock, who lacks major league quality with a concerning 7.57 ERA and 5.74 SIERA, positions the Cardinals for a solid outing. Blalock’s poor strikeout and walk rates at both the MLB and Triple-A levels underscore his vulnerabilities, making St. Louis a sound choice. While individual Cardinal hitters may not stand out salary-wise, the collective matchup advantage is undeniable.
Against a subpar pitcher and in Coors Field’s favorable hitting conditions, the Cardinals’ ability to capitalize on Blalock’s shortcomings makes them an appealing full-stack option. If Alec Burleson is unavailable, the focus shifts to key players like Willson Contreras.
Ultimately, the Cardinals’ potential to exceed expectations on this slate suggests they are a primary stack candidate, with a clear path to a high-scoring game.
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Opto% Stack
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals (Rich Hill)
The Chicago Cubs present a compelling MLB DFS stack opportunity today against Rich Hill, supported by the 4th-best optimal stack rate, 5th-best stack rating, and 6th-best Value% according to projections. With an implied run total of 5.57 runs, the Cubs are positioned for a potentially strong offensive performance.
Hill’s return to the majors raises questions, particularly given his shaky control and tendency to allow fly balls, as evidenced in his minor league outings. His previous major league performance saw vulnerabilities, especially against righties, while his lefty matchups featured a concerning 15% walk rate. This makes stacking against Hill a great idea, as the Cubs are poised to exploit these weaknesses.
Leading the lineup, Seiya Suzuki offers significant upside, particularly when considering matchup advantages, with support from key players like Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Cubs’ depth ensures their lineup is well-equipped to capitalize on Hill’s mediocrity over 4-5 innings.
Ultimately, the Cubs’ combination of power, depth, and matchup advantage renders them a top DFS stack choice.
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