Thursday’s main slate is an unusual one. First, the larger prize pools at DraftKings are for the afternoon slate. However, since FanDuel’s main slate begins at night, the following analysis focuses on the night games. Therefore, the slate featured in this piece analyzes the four games starting with the Reds at Pirates at 6:35 pm ET on FanDuel. However, DraftKings doesn’t include the Reds at Pirates, leaving three games, with the first starting at 8:05 pm ET between the Royals and Rangers.
Thursday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The pitching options are whittled down to just two on a small slate. They're the most talented pitchers on the slate, but they carry a significant risk against two of the top offenses in baseball.
