Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate has eight games and begins at 7:05 pm ET on DraftKings and FanDuel. Today’s primer suggests three starting pitchers, two stacks, three core studs and three values/punts.
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Monday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
Even the top pitchers carry some risk tonight. Still, the top-ranked hurler is a monster at home and has a superb matchup. The second and third pitchers on the table are squaring off and face high-strikeout lineups.
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Yu Darvish (SD) vs. PIT
Darvish is inconsistent but in good form and a stud at home. According to FanGraphs, in 235.0 innings at home since 2021, Darvish has had a 3.18 ERA, 3.45 xFIP, 0.97 WHIP, 5.6 BB% and 29.0 K%.
He can twirl a gem tonight in an excellent matchup. The Pirates are 26th in wRC+ (86) and have a 23.2 K% versus righties in 2023. Pittsburgh is also tied for 24th in wRC+ (88) and has a 25.4 K% on the road this season. Finally, per Betting Pros, the Padres are -260, and the game's total is 8.5 runs.
Monday's Hitter Strategy
The Reds and the Diamondbacks are the most exciting sources of hitters tonight. And both lineups have a few low-salaried options to offset their high-salaried studs.
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