Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate is massive. It has 14 games and starts at 7:05 pm ET at DraftKings and FanDuel. Since it’s an enormous slate, the picks in today’s primer are vast and include four pitchers, three stacks, three studs and three values/punts.
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Tuesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
Tonight doesn't lack pitching options. Yet, two righties stand a cut above the rest, with the top hurler on the table profiling as the best pick in cash games and the second as the top choice in GPPs. Thankfully, there are bargain options as well. The third pitcher is the ideal SP2 in cash games at DK. He's also a stellar selection in tournaments at both DFS outlets. And the final pitcher on the table is a GPP dart at DK but unusable on FD.
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Hunter Brown (HOU) vs. WSH
Brown has graduated from a highly touted prospect to a legitimate big-league starting pitcher. According to FanGraphs, in 12 starts totaling 68.1 innings this year, he had a 3.69 ERA, 3.50 xERA, 3.09 xFIP, 1.21 WHIP, 8.2 BB%, 28.1 K% and 28.6 CSW%. So, while his 3.69 ERA is rock-solid, his ERA estimators suggest he's been slightly unlucky.
Brown has good fortune tonight since he has a soft matchup on the docket. The Nationals are 27th in wRC+ (84) against righties this year. And they're 23rd in wRC+ (85) in the last 14 days. Further, per Betting Pros, the Astros are -260, and the game's total is 8.0 runs. As a result, Brown is a high-floor and high-ceiling choice, perfect for all game types.
Tuesday's Hitter Strategy
A stars and scrubs lineup is inviting on tonight's slate. Thankfully, there are studs and bargains to choose from on the Rays, Angels and Dodgers.
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