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Thursday’s MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Dylan Cease, Eury Perez, Luis Arraez

Thursday’s MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Dylan Cease, Eury Perez, Luis Arraez

Thursday is a light day for MLB action. The largest DFS slate includes only four games. Furthermore, the four-game slate begins at 12:35 pm ET at DraftKings and FanDuel. So, the picks in today’s DFS primer are whittled to a small number befitting the slate size.

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Thursday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The pitching options leave something to be desired on this small slate. However, the two suggested hurlers have excellent matchups and exciting ceilings.

Starting Pitcher Recommendations:

Dylan Cease (CWS) vs. CLE
Sadly, Cease isn't living up to expectations after back-to-back excellent seasons. Nevertheless, he has a dreamy matchup and a track record of success at home.

According to FanGraphs, the Guardians are tied for last in wRC+ (77) against right-handed pitchers this year. Cleveland is also 29th in wRC+ (69) in the previous 14 days.

As for Cease, in 218.1 innings at home since 2021, he's had a 2.93 ERA, 3.82 xFIP, 1.15 WHIP and 30.6 K%. The betting info is also ideal for him. Per Betting Pros, the White Sox are -140, and the game's total is only 8.0 runs. Thus, Cease is the most attractive pitcher on today's slate.

Thursday's Hitter Strategy
The Rays are the backbone for DFS lineups tonight. But Burger and Vaughn are stellar bargains from the White Sox. Luis Arraez wasn't listed above but is a good bargain pick at FD.

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