MLB DFS Top Stacks: Wednesday, September 17th
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, September 17th
Opto% Stack
Texas Rangers at Houston Astros (Cristian Javier)
The Texas Rangers present a solid MLB DFS stack opportunity against Cristian Javier, highlighted by the best optimal stack rate, best stack rating, and best Value% in projections. Javier’s profile as a fly-ball pitcher with shaky control creates a favorable environment for the Rangers to capitalize on.
Despite Javier’s ability to limit barrels, particularly against righties, his vulnerability to yielding larger innings due to control issues suggests strategic stacking as the optimal approach. This involves leveraging the Rangers’ lineup depth to exploit his weaknesses collectively rather than relying on individual plays.
Key players like Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia emerge as foundational components of the stack, offering substantial upside due to their power and capacity to navigate Javier’s pitching dynamics effectively. The remainder of the lineup provides balanced options that allow DFS players to adaptively fill roster positions based on remaining needs and cost considerations.
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Opto% Stack
Miami Marlins at Colorado Rockies (McCade Brown)
The Miami Marlins offer a compelling MLB DFS stack opportunity against McCade Brown, backed by the 2nd-best optimal stack rate, 6th-best stack rating, and 3rd-best Value% in projections. With an implied run total of 5.81 runs, the Marlins are positioned to exploit Brown’s current vulnerabilities.
Brown’s transition to the major leagues has been marked by a lackluster 6.7% swinging-strike rate, poor control, and a tendency to allow too many fly balls. These elements create a favorable matchup for the Marlins, especially considering the additional advantage posed by the supporting bullpen’s weaknesses.
In constructing stacks, focusing on lefties like Jakob Marsee and Troy Johnston is optimal, given their potential to capitalize on Brown’s deficiencies. Following them, Agustin Ramirez becomes a valuable inclusion, with additional players adjusted based on salary and roster needs.
Overall, the Marlins’ potential to leverage Brown’s struggles makes them an attractive DFS stack, offering significant upside.
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