In today’s daily fantasy baseball contests, it’s important to analyze batter vs. pitcher matchups to maximize your lineup’s potential. In this space every day, we’ll take a look at the best and worst batter and pitcher matchups for today’s MLB contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Let’s dive into the data to find out which players you should target and avoid in your daily fantasy baseball lineups.

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Batters to Target

1. Tim Anderson (SS – CWS): Anderson has an impressive history against Kansas City’s Brady Singer, hitting .538 with an OPS of 1.115 over 13 at-bats. His strong track record makes him a prime candidate for your lineup today.
2. Carlos Correa (SS – MIN): Correa’s matchup against San Diego’s Yu Darvish is also worth considering. With 17 at-bats, Correa has 4 hits, 3 extra-base hits, and 2 home runs, resulting in a .235 AVG and .925 OPS.
3. Christian Walker (1B – ARI): Facing San Francisco’s Alex Cobb, Walker boasts an impressive .429 AVG and 1.244 OPS over 14 at-bats. With 6 hits, 2 extra-base hits, and 1 home run, Walker is a strong option for your daily fantasy lineup.

Batters to Avoid

1. Andrew Vaughn (OF – CWS): Vaughn has struggled against Kansas City’s Brady Singer, with a .188 AVG and .375 OPS in 16 at-bats. With only 3 hits and 4 strikeouts, it’s best to steer clear of Vaughn in today’s matchups.
2. Hunter Dozier (3B – KC): Dozier has had a tough time against Chicago’s Mike Clevinger, managing just 1 hit in 15 at-bats, resulting in a .067 AVG and .200 OPS. With 7 strikeouts and minimal offensive production, Dozier is best avoided in today’s contests.
3. Brandon Lowe (2B – TB): Facing New York’s Domingo German, Lowe’s .167 AVG and .333 OPS over 12 at-bats indicate that he’s a player to avoid in today’s matchups. With only 2 hits and 4 strikeouts, there are better options for your daily fantasy lineup.

Pitchers to Target

1. Brady Singer (KC): Singer’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox has potential for success, as he has held them to a .253 AVG and .583 OPS in 79 at-bats. With only 1 home run allowed and 18 strikeouts, Singer is a solid option for today’s contests.

Pitchers to Avoid

Small slate today, so no specific pitchers to avoid.

Today’s MLB daily fantasy matchups present several opportunities to target and avoid specific batter vs. pitcher matchups. By leveraging projections and historical data and making informed decisions, you can optimize your FanDuel and DraftKings lineups for success. Good luck in your daily fantasy baseball contests!

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