Friday’s MLB DFS Lineup Advice & Picks: Joe Ryan, Michael Kopech, Michael Harris (6/16)

There are 14 games on tonight’s massive MLB DFS slate. The fun begins at 7:05 pm ET on DraftKings and FanDuel. Tonight’s suggestions are vast and befitting a large slate. They include four pitchers, three stacks, two studs and four values/punts.

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Friday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
The first two pitchers listed on the table are the top options in cash games and GPPs. And the third and fourth pitchers are stellar SP2 picks at DK in cash games and GPPs, respectively.

Cash Game Recommendations:

Joe Ryan (MIN) vs. DET
Ryan opened the season on fire but hasn't been quite as sharp lately. Nevertheless, he's pitched adequately during his hiccup.

The 27-year-old can recapture his early-season form at home in a plus matchup. According to FanGraphs, Ryan has had a 3.23 ERA, 4.10 xFIP, 0.99 WHIP, 7.4 BB% and 27.1 K% in 128.1 innings at home since reaching the majors in 2021.

And the Tigers are a soft matchup. First, Detroit is 28th in wRC+ (82) and has a 24.4 K% against righties this year. Second, they're 24th in wRC+ (80) and have a 26.9 K% in the last 14 days. Finally, they're dead last in wRC+ (68) on the road, with a 25.7 K%.

Friday's Hitter Strategy
The Braves have a monstrous implied total tonight and are the best source of hitters. But gamers shouldn't dismiss stacking the Twins or Giants in GPPs.

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