Rejoice, gamers. It’s a fun afternoon MLB DFS slate today. There are nine games on the featured slate at DraftKings and FanDuel. The fun begins at 1:05 pm ET. The pitching options are out of this world but are narrowed below to the four most enticing selections. The hitting choices are entirely centered around two offenses.
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Wednesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
There's no shortage of elite pitchers to pick from today. However, the four highlighted choices have the best salary, production and matchup blend. As a result, two of the pitchers on the table are tabbed as the best picks in cash games, and two are the most exciting options in tournaments.
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Shane McClanahan (TB) at WSH
McClanahan held the Tigers scoreless on four hits, one walk and six strikeouts in 6.0 innings and on 87 pitches in his 2023 debut. The elite lefty picked up where he left off from a dominant 2022 campaign. According to FanGraphs, McClanahan had a 2.54 ERA, 2.60 xFIP, 0.83 WHIP, 5.9 BB%, 30.3 K% and 32.8 CSW% in 166.1 innings last year.
In addition, McClanahan has pitched well in road contests in his young career. In 119.2 innings on the road, McClanahan has a 2.71 ERA, 2.88 xFIP, 0.98 WHIP, 5.8 BB% and 27.4 K%. The matchup is good for McClanahan to build on his success on the road. Only three of Washington's projected starters have a wRC+ above 100 against lefties since 2021.
The betting info is the cherry on top for the southpaw. According to Betting Pros, the Rays are -250. McClanahan has a blend of a high floor and ceiling, making him an ideal choice in cash games and a stellar pick in tournaments.
Wednesday's Hitter Strategy
The Rays and Red Sox are the best sources of hitters today. The Rays have a cushy matchup, and the Red Sox have a good matchup and dreamy hitting conditions at Fenway Park. Gamers are encouraged to invest in these AL East offenses today heavily.
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