MLB Batter vs. Pitcher (BvP) Matchups to Target and Avoid: Wednesday (Fantasy Baseball)

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. Miguel Cabrera (DET) has a stunning track record against PIT’s Rich Hill, boasting an AVG of .421 and an OPS of 1.105.
2. Bryce Harper (PHI), facing SF’s Ross Stripling, comes in hot with a .600 AVG and a 1.345 OPS.
3. J.D. Martinez (LAD) should be considered against MIN’s Sonny Gray with an AVG of .400 and OPS of 1.262.
4. Vladimir Guerrero (TOR) has shown consistent performance against NYY’s Gerrit Cole, maintaining a .346 AVG and 1.054 OPS.
5. Jose Abreu (HOU), facing CHC’s Drew Smyly, has a blistering .545 AVG and 1.545 OPS.

Batters to Avoid

1. Jonathan Schoop (DET), facing PIT’s Rich Hill has a dismal .067 AVG and .133 OPS.
2. Mookie Betts (LAD) should be reconsidered against MIN’s Sonny Gray, considering his .148 AVG and .432 OPS.
3. Chris Taylor (LAD) hasn’t fared much better, with a .182 AVG and .539 OPS.
4. Bo Bichette (TOR), up against NYY’s Gerrit Cole, has struggled with a .200 AVG and .567 OPS.
5. Willson Contreras (STL) facing MIL’s Corbin Burnes has a disappointing .077 AVG and .327 OPS.

Pitchers to Target

1. Rich Hill (PIT) has historically done well against DET, holding batters to a .303 AVG and .816 OPS.
2. Ross Stripling (SF) could be a solid pick against PHI, maintaining a .361 AVG and .979 OPS against them.
3. Corbin Burnes (MIL) may fare well against STL, holding them to a .220 AVG and .624 OPS.

Pitchers to Avoid

1. Sonny Gray (MIN) has struggled against LAD, allowing a .200 AVG and .660 OPS.
2. Nathan Eovaldi (TEX) may want to be avoided against ATL, as he’s allowed a .238 AVG and .597 OPS.

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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