MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Thursday (4/13)

Thursday’s main MLB DFS slate is tiny again and includes only five games at DraftKings and FanDuel. The slate begins at 6:40 pm ET. The pitching is adequate at the top but dries up fast. So, there should be ample offense on tonight’s MLB slate.

Thursday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The top pitching options tonight aren't ace caliber. Still, they have desirable upside and palatable salaries. The cheapest highlighted pitcher is the safest and provides the most cap relief. So, he'll likely be chalky and is the best cash game option. However, the second and third-listed pitchers have sizable strikeout potential. In fact, the second-ranked pitcher dominated tonight's opponent in his second start of the year.

Cash Game Recommendations:

Jordan Montgomery (STL) vs. PIT
Montgomery is the safest option tonight. But don't believe me. Believe the sportsbooks. According to Betting Pros, the Cardinals are -250 favorites tonight.

Montgomery is also worth a look in DFS because of his superb work for the Red Birds. Per FanGraphs, in 13 starts totaling 75.2 innings since joining them via trade last year, Montgomery has had a 2.97 ERA, 3.22 xFIP, 1.07 WHIP, 5.3 BB% and 24.1 K%. Tonight's opponent should allow him to tally another good start for St. Louis. The Pirates are 19th in wRC+ (91) against southpaws this year. So, gamers can comfortably use Montgomery in cash games at DK and FD.

Thursday's Hitter Strategy
The Blue Jays are the most exciting stack tonight. Still, the Brewers have a compelling case for stacking in tournaments. It's also a good night for partially stacking both offenses together and mixing in the highlighted Reds, Steer and Myers. Finally, stars and scrubs is my preferred lineup build, with great options at both ends of the salary spectrum.

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