It’s a large MLB DFS main slate tonight after last night’s tiny slate. There are 11 games on the main slate at DraftKings and FanDuel. The slate starts at 7:05 pm ET on both DFS providers. Below, find out the best pitcher selections, stacks, core studs and values/punts.
Tuesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
It's a pitching-rich slate tonight. A hair separates the top-three hurlers on the table. However, the fourth pitcher listed on the table is an intriguing GPP choice who offers gamers salary-cap relief.
It’s a large MLB DFS main slate tonight after last night’s tiny slate. There are 11 games on the main slate at DraftKings and FanDuel. The slate starts at 7:05 pm ET on both DFS providers. Below, find out the best pitcher selections, stacks, core studs and values/punts.
Tuesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
It's a pitching-rich slate tonight. A hair separates the top-three hurlers on the table. However, the fourth pitcher listed on the table is an intriguing GPP choice who offers gamers salary-cap relief.
Cash Game Recommendations:
Luis Castillo (SEA) at OAK
Castillo is atop tonight's pitcher choices. He's been an ace for the Mariners, thriving since they traded for him. According to FanGraphs, in eight starts spanning 49.1 innings for the M's, Castillo has had a 2.37 ERA, 2.82 xFIP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.6 BB%, 30.3 K% and 29.8 CSW%.
The locked-in righty is unlikely to slow his roll tonight. The Athletics are 27th in wRC+ (83) against righties this year. In addition, they've had the fifth-highest strikeout rate (24.3 K%) against them. Finally, according to Betting Pros, the Mariners are -210, and the game's total is just 7.0 runs. As a result, Castillo is a pinch ahead of the following two pitchers.
Nestor Cortes (NYY) vs. PIT
Unfortunately, Cortes has thrown 58 pitches (September 8) and 65 pitches (September 14) in two games since he was reinstated from the Injured List (IL). Still, he's been sharp, allowing only three runs on five hits, two walks and nine strikeouts in nine innings. So, Cortes is an exciting pick against the lowly Pirates, even if the Yankees cap him around 80 pitches.
The Pirates are 29th in wRC+ (81) against southpaws this season. They've also struck out at the second-highest rate (26.9 K%) against lefties. So, Cortes has a high floor. Finally, Cortes's ceiling is through the roof if the Yankees cut him loose for a full complement of pitches tonight.
GPP Recommendations:
Charlie Morton (ATL) vs. WSH
Morton has excelled at home this year. In 79.0 innings, he's had a 2.96 ERA, 3.02 xFIP, 1.01 WHIP, 8.2 BB% and 33.0 K%. Further, Morton has been in good form, spinning a 3.78 ERA, 3.21 xFIP, 2.97 SIERA, 1.05 WHIP and 31.4 K% in his previous eight starts.
The matchup for him is mid-pack. However, the betting info is tantalizing. The Braves are -335, alleviating concerns about the game's total (8.5 runs). So, Morton has a ceiling tailor-made for tournaments.
Patrick Sandoval (LAA) at TEX
The Rangers are eighth in wRC+ (115) against lefties. Additionally, the Angels are only -120, and the game's total is 8.5 runs. Fortunately, that's where the negatives end for Sandoval.
The Angels' lefty has been cooking with gasoline. In his last seven starts spanning 42.2 innings, he's had a 1.69 ERA, 3.47 xFIP, 1.05 WHIP, 7.2 BB%, 22.2 K% and 29.7 CSW%. Moreover, Sandoval has been excellent on the road. In 67.0 innings on the road, Sandoval has had a 2.82 ERA, 3.82 xFIP, 1.31 WHIP and 22.6 K%. Thus, Sandoval is pitching well enough to warrant GPP consideration, even in a challenging matchup.
Top Lineup Stacks
- Home (Truist Park)
- Value: Low(DK)/Medium(FD)
- Risk: Low
- Game Type: Both
- Game Total/Moneyline: 8.5 Runs/ATL -335
The Braves are a nightmare for lefties. They're tied for sixth in wRC+ (117) against southpaws this year. Atlanta also has eye-catching power against lefties, ranking fifth in ISO (.183) against them. Therefore, they should light up washed-up Patrick Corbin. The veteran lefty's 5.14 ERA in his last eight starts represents a good stretch for him. Seriously, he's an overcooked steak dragged through the mud. Enjoy. Like the analogous steak, whatever good qualities Corbin possessed on the hill are hot-garbage now.
- Home (American Family Field)
- Value: Medium
- Risk: Medium
- Game Type: Both
- Game Total/Moneyline: Unlisted
The Brewers are a handful for pitchers opposing them in their home digs. Milwaukee is tied for ninth in wOBA (.327) and 11th in wRC+ (111) in home games this year. Conveniently, their home splits mesh perfectly with Carlos Carrasco's home/road splits. The veteran righty has been much better at home than on the road this year. Thus, gamers shouldn't overlook the Brewers on tonight's slate.
- Austin Riley has followed up a breakout 2021 with an even better 2022. Additionally, he's feasted at home, sporting a .303 ISO and 163 wRC+ at home, not including last night's effort.
- Willy Adames is an exciting power source. He's clubbed 30 homers with a .237 ISO this year.
- Rowdy Tellez has loved home cooking this season. He's mashed 19 taters with a .315 ISO in 255 plate appearances.
- Nick Gordon hit his ninth homer of 2022 yesterday, pushing his wRC+ up to 119. Gordon also adds a dash of speed, with six stolen bases.
- Michael Massey is a slightly above-average hitter. He has a 109 wRC+, two homers and three stolen bases in 148 plate appearances.
- Robbie Grossman is a nifty punt. The switch-hitting outfielder has had a .382 OBP and 130 wRC+ against lefties since 2019.
Tuesday's Hitter Strategy
The Braves and Brewers are two exciting sources of offense tonight. Additionally, Gordon and Massey are valuable cap-relief options.
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