The Friday main DFS slate is large. It has 12 games on DraftKings and FanDuel, starting at 7:05 pm ET. The slate size should flatten the roster percentages. In addition, there’s a lack of no-brainer selections, increasing the likelihood of the chalk being less chalky than on most slates. So, it’s an entertaining night for MLB DFS.
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Friday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
Drew Rasmussen is notably absent from the table above. Tampa Bay's righty has dominated this year, but a matchup with the Blue Jays is challenging. Rasmussen's salary is unattractive, too. Thus, the headliner is another starter off to a good start in a softer matchup. A lefty facing an offense that erupted last night is appealing in GPPs. The third-ranked pitcher is also a tournament choice, while the most-affordable pitcher on the table is a good SP2 in all game types on DK, with a case for tournament use on FD.
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Kodai Senga (NYM) at OAK
Senga pitched against the Marlins in his first two starts in MLB and dominated them, allowing only two runs on six hits, six walks and 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings. According to FanGraphs, he used a four-pitch mix that included a mid-to-upper 90's four-seam fastball, cutter, slider and splitter. The NPB veteran's deep and powerful arsenal produced a 12.2 SwStr% and 32.8 CSW%. So, the plate discipline data was encouraging.
He should stay hot in a cushy matchup against the Athletics. Oakland is 25th in wRC+ (85) against righties and has a 24.8 K% against them. Additionally, Oakland's hitters have had unimpressive marks against righties since 2021.
The betting info adds to the appeal of using Senga. According to BettingPros, the Mets are -200, and the game's total is just 8.0 runs. Finally, the Oakland Coliseum's park factors for runs (0.892) and homers (0.752) are a cherry on top for using Senga in all game types. So, Senga is the top-ranked pitcher on tonight's slate.
Friday's Hitter Strategy
The Rays will eventually slow down but probably not tonight. Their lineup has a sweet mix of studs and values, making them the best source of hitters tonight. Still, the Mariners are a good stack in tournaments, and Hernandez is an excellent option in all game types, even as a one-off choice.
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