MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Wednesday (4/19)

It’s a great afternoon for some MLB action. Most of today’s games are during the afternoon. Thus, the main slate at DraftKings and FanDuel has 10 games, beginning at 1:10 pm ET. So, today’s picks will feature players from the 10-game slate.

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Wednesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The pitching isn't plentiful, despite the slate size. Nevertheless, a lefty in a good matchup and pitcher-friendly park is a safe option. A long-time ace is riskier than usual and profiles as a high-upside GPP pick. The third-ranked pitcher has a cushy matchup and good park factors to support him today.

Cash Game Recommendations:

Justin Steele (CHC) at OAK
Steele broke out last year and is pitching well in 2023. According to FanGraphs, he has a 1.42 ERA, 3.03 xERA, 3.44 xFIP, 0.84 WHIP, 8.3 BB%, 26.4 K% and 29.0 CSW% in three starts, totaling 19.0 innings.

He'll take the bump at the Oakland Coliseum this afternoon, which is good for two reasons. First, it has the sixth-lowest park factor for runs (0.892). Second, Steele is facing the Athletics. Oakland's projected hitters don't have a substantial track record against lefties, and none have had an ISO above .180 against southpaws since 2021. Finally, according to Betting Pros, the Cubs are -172, and the game's total is 8.0 runs. Thus, Steele is the most appealing option in cash games today.

Wednesday's Hitter Strategy
The Cardinals are deep and have a sweet blend of high-salaried studs and affordable picks. So, they're my preferred stack in all game types. Gamers should also consider using Goldy and Arenado on rosters that they don't stack the Red Birds. As a result, the other hitting spots must be filled with bargain options or close-to-bargain choices.

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