Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate has 11 games and starts at 7:05 pm ET on DraftKings and FanDuel. The top picks on tonight’s large slate are reduced to four starting pitchers, two stacks, two studs and four values/punts.
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Tuesday's Starting Pitcher Strategy
A veteran ace who thrived in his first start for a new employer that acquired him in a trade at the trade deadline can shine in his second start for his new club in a soft matchup, and he's the top starting pitcher tonight. The second-ranked hurler has pitched well lately and has a cushy matchup, making him an appealing GPP choice. The third pitcher has a boring profile but is an ideal matchup-driven bargain as an SP2 at DK. And the final pitcher on the table has pitched well since he was recalled from the minors. However, a tough matchup relegates him to a GPP-only choice.
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Max Scherzer (TEX) at OAK
Scherzer isn't having a vintage season. And he hasn't been great lately. Still, Scherzer is a high-strikeout hurler and has a cupcake on the docket tonight. According to FanGraphs, in Scherzer's previous five starts spanning 31.0 innings, he had a 28.1 K% and 29.5 CSW%. Those marks will play against Oakland's lousy offense.
The Athletics are tied for 23rd in wRC+ (88) and have a 25.3 K% versus righties in 2023. Oakland is also tied for 24th in wRC+ (90) and has a 25.1 K% at home this year. The betting info cements Scherzer's case for the top-pitcher honor tonight. Per Betting Pros, the Rangers are -245, and the game's total is 8.0 runs.
Tuesday's Hitter Strategy
The Rangers have a desirable blend of high-salaried studs and values, making them an appealing source of offense and stacking in all game types. The high salaries attached to Atlanta's hitters make them a better fit in GPPs. Still, using Olson in all game types is advisable. But to use him with Seager accounts for a substantial amount of cap space. Thus, gamers must use values/punts to fit everyone under the salary cap.
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