MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Wednesday (5/17)

Tonight’s hump day MLB DFS slate is medium-sized, featuring seven games at DraftKings and FanDuel. The slate starts at 7:07 pm ET. Today’s primer has three pitchers, one stack, core studs and values/punts.

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Wednesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
Two aces are at the top of the pitcher rankings tonight. The first is the most exciting option in all game types. However, the second is an attractive pivot since the top arm should be on a higher percentage of rosters. The third pitcher is the preferred SP2 in all game types at DK.

Cash Game Recommendations:

Spencer Strider (ATL) at TEX
Strider is pitching out of his mind this season. According to FanGraphs, Strider is 13th in ERA (2.51), second in xERA (2.39), second in xFIP (2.47), first in SIERA (2.31), sixth in WHIP (0.92), first in strikeout rate (42.9 K%), first in Stuff+ (130) and first in called strikes and swinging strikes percentage (37.1 CSW%) among qualified pitchers in 2023.

He's immune to matchup concerns because of his unmatched bat-missing and strikeout abilities. In addition, per Betting Pros, the Braves are -155, and the game's total is 7.5 runs. So, the betting info is also excellent for Strider. He's a no-brainer pick in cash games. Yet, his cathedral-high ceiling is also perfect for GPPs.

Wednesday's Hitter Strategy
The Mariners are the only exciting full stack. However, the Mets have some appealing options in mini stacks against Josh Fleming. Tonight's lineup construction essentially qualifies as a stars-and-scrubs build.

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