MLB DFS Top Stacks: Wednesday, May 21st
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, May 21st
Opto% Stack
LA Angels at JP Sears
The Los Angeles Angels stand out as an exceptional MLB DFS stack today against JP Sears. With the best optimal stack rate and the second-best stack rating, they are poised for a strong performance. An implied run total of 4.57 runs indicates a solid offensive output, while their top Value% in our projections suggests a favorable cost-performance balance.
Facing Sears, the Angels’ right-handed power hitters are in a great position to capitalize on hittable pitches. Key players like Taylor Ward, Logan O’Hoppe, and Zach Neto are highlighted as standout options. Their combination of affordable salaries and power potential makes them appealing plays. Even though stacking all three isn’t necessary, their low cost means they can easily integrate with pricier choices in other stacks and provide substantial flexibility.
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Value% Stack
Colorado Rockies vs. Taijuan Walker
The Colorado Rockies present an intriguing MLB DFS stack against Taijuan Walker. Ranked with the 2nd-best optimal stack rate and the 4th-best stack rating, their potential is underscored by an implied run total of 4.41 runs. Despite their struggles, the Rockies excel at home, ranking 7th in ISO. Key to their power are four batters boasting barrel rates above 13% against RHP, making them a strong offensive force.
Walker’s weaknesses, particularly his 18.8% K rate against righties and lack of ground ball ability, provide an opening for the Rockies’ hitters. With Walker’s history of allowing a .309 ISO to righties last season, Rockies’ righties, Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle are in a great spot. This matchup is favorable for power hunting, enhancing the Rockies’ appeal as a DFS stack.
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