MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Tuesday (4/11)

Tonight’s main MLB DFS slate has 10 games on DraftKings and FanDuel. The action begins at 7:07 pm ET. A few of the game’s best pitchers toe the slab. And a game at Coors Field should assure fans of offense with the fireworks they desire. One of last night’s venues that featured an offensive explosion could have another outburst tonight, too.

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Tuesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The top two pitchers are certifiable studs. However, the two middle-tier options on the table are better than their salaries would suggest. So, they're ideal SP2s at DK in cash games and GPPs, respectively. There's also enough value among the hitters to allow gamers to double up on the aces for a few bullets in tournaments. On the flip side, the bargain options are talented enough to warrant using them together on DK in GPPs, too. Frankly, there's not much separating the top two pitchers from one another or the third-ranked pitcher from the fourth-ranked pitcher.

Cash Game Recommendations:

Jacob deGrom (TEX) vs. KC
The first start of the year could have gone better for deGrom. The righty ace allowed five runs on six hits, zero walks and seven strikeouts in 3.2 innings. Nevertheless, his stuff remains elite, and he triumphantly bounced back in his second start this year. He held the Orioles to two runs (one earned) on two hits, two walks and 11 strikeouts in 6.0 innings.

According to FanGraphs, deGrom has a 2.30 xERA, 1.03 WHIP, 5.1 BB%, 46.2 K% and 33.9 CSW%. Most impressively, deGrom is unhittable. He has a 20.0 SwStr%, destroying this year's league average (11.2 SwStr%). The dominant righty has a cupcake matchup tonight against the Royals. Only one potential starter has had higher than a 110 wRC+ against righties since 2021, and six have had a sub-100 wRC+.

Tuesday's Hitter Strategy
The Cardinals are the best source of hitters tonight. Their hitters are the most desirable options in all game types. However, the Rangers are a fun stacking alternative or complement to the Cards tonight in tournaments.

Tommy Edman is the leadoff hitter against lefties for the Red Birds. It's a fruitful role at MLB's most hitter-friendly venue. Furthermore, Edman's 117 wRC+ against lefties since 2021 is quite good.
Ha-Seong Kim has gotten off to a fast start this year. He's hit two homers and had a 10.3 BB%, .286 ISO, .359 OBP and 146 wRC+ in 39 plate appearances. The right-handed-hitting infielder has also had a 117 wRC+ against lefties in MLB. As a result, he's a useful punt.

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