MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Monday (4/17)

Monday night provides gamers a nine-game MLB DFS slate at DraftKings and FanDuel, beginning at 7:10 pm ET on both DFS outlets. There’s a game at Coors Field tonight. So, gamers will have to make the age-old decision to invest in offense at MLB’s most hitter-friendly ballpark or fade it.

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Monday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
Kevin Gausman was a tough cut. However, squaring off with Cristian Javier enhances Gausman's difficulty in winning. Still, the top-ranked pitcher on the table is the best pitcher on the slate and would rank ahead of Gausman, even if Toronto's ace had an easier assignment. Two more aces have compelling cases for use on DFS rosters. And the last pitcher is a high-risk GPP option. He's pitched dreadfully this year. Still, that should depress the percentage of rosters he's on.

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Jacob deGrom (TEX) at KC
Injuries are the only thing that has slowed deGrom during his career. He allowed five runs in his debut for the Rangers. Yet, deGrom has allowed only four runs (three earned) on nine hits, two walks and 20 strikeouts in two subsequent starts. The righty's advanced metrics are absurd, too.

According to FanGraphs, deGrom has a 2.23 xERA, 1.94 xFIP, 1.02 WHIP, 3.0 BB%, 40.9 K% and 33.5 CSW% this season. And, of course, he dominated the Royals in his most recent turn. Finally, the betting info is ideal. According to Betting Pros, the Rangers are -210, and the game's total is only 7.5 runs.

Monday's Hitter Strategy
The Rockies are my favorite source of hitters tonight. Yet, the Buccos can benefit from playing at Coors Field and have a few value options. Still, gamers shouldn't sleep on boppers from the Braves, such as Riley and Albies.

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