MLB DFS Top Stacks: Wednesday, August 20th
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 Wednesday, August 20th
Opto% Stack
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (Tanner Gordon)
The Los Angeles Dodgers present an outstanding MLB DFS stack opportunity against Tanner Gordon, backed by the best optimal stack rate, best stack rating, and 9th-best Value% in projections, with an impressive implied run total of 7.61 runs.
Gordon’s performance reflects significant vulnerabilities, with just a 13.3% strikeout rate this season and similar struggles at Triple-A, making him an appealing target for the Dodgers. His minimized walks at Coors Field provide little defense against the formidable Dodgers lineup.
On FanDuel, Shohei Ohtani emerges as the standout player, with Freddie Freeman and Will Smith serving as high-priority targets, whether stacking or using as one-off plays. Complementing the core, Teoscar Hernandez and Andy Pages are additional targets, budget permitting.
The lineup’s depth considers the Rockies’ bullpen—with only one lefty—minimizing pinch-hit risks. This facilitates utilizing Michael Conforto and Alex Freeland as cost-effective selections, along with Mookie Betts in comprehensive stacks.
Overall, the Dodgers’ potential to exploit Gordon’s weaknesses positions them as a top-tier DFS stack.
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Opto% Stack
Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics (JT Ginn)
The Minnesota Twins offer a strong MLB DFS stack opportunity against JT Ginn, supported by the 4th-best optimal stack rate in projections and an implied run total of 4.63 runs. Ginn’s performance this season shows extreme splits, excelling against right-handed batters but struggling significantly against lefties, with an alarming .305 ISO and a mere 17.3% strikeout rate.
This vulnerability positions left-handed power hitters such as Matt Wallner and Kody Clemens as primary targets, ready to exploit Ginn’s deficiencies. Both players bring substantial raw power, aligning well with the matchup’s dynamics.
Additionally, Trevor Larnach emerges as a viable option within the lineup, with the potential inclusion of Brooks Lee for added depth.
Overall, the Twins’ blend of power and targeting Ginn’s known weaknesses makes for a solid stacking option.
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