Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate at DraftKings and FanDuel has eight games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. The pick ’em suggestions from PrizePicks and Underdog are also from the eight-game slate.
Check out our best picks on the MLB Underdog Cheat Sheet 
Today’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks
Wednesday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Cole Ragans (KC) at OAK
Cole Ragans is validating his 2023 breakout and entering tonight's contest in a groove. According to FanGraphs, in his previous five starts spanning 30.0 innings, he's had a 2.10 ERA, 2.93 xFIP, 2.86 SIERA, 1.03 WHIP, 6.7 BB%, 31.9 K%, 28.5 CSW%, 105 Stuff+, 100 Location+ and 105 Pitching+.
Oakland should be a speed bump for Ragans tonight. This year, the Athletics are 18th in wRC+ (96) with a 24.8 K% versus lefties and 14th in wRC+ (103) with a 24.3 K% at home. In the past 14 days, the A's were 28th in wRC+ (71) with a 27.4 K%. The Royals should handle the slumping A's. As a result, Kansas City is -175, and the game's total is 7.5 runs.
Hunter Brown (HOU) at CWS
After starting 2024 as cold as possible, Hunter Brown has turned up the heat to a blistering level. In his past five starts totaling 31.0 innings, he's had a 1.74 ERA, 2.96 xFIP, 2.88 SIERA, 0.84 WHIP, 6.8 BB%, 29.7 K%, 30.3 CSW%, 104 Stuff+, 102 Location+ and 104 Pitching+. In addition, each turn during that period was a quality start, and he's struck out at least seven batters in his past four opportunities.
Brown has a cupcake to feast on tonight. Chicago is 30th in wRC+ (77) with a 23.6 K% versus righties and 30th in wRC+ (78) with a 22.2 K% at home. The White Sox were 13th in wRC+ (107) with a 24.6 K% in the previous 14 days. Nevertheless, the more extensive body of work was literally basement caliber. Thus, Houston is -120, even with Garrett Crochet on the hill for the White Sox, and the game's total is a tiny 7.5 runs.
Kevin Gausman (TOR) vs. BOS
Kevin Gausman has a nice blend of upside and an affordable salary, making him a stellar GPP pick. In his last five starts spanning 32.2 innings, he's had a 3.03 ERA, 3.22 xFIP, 3.27 SIERA, 0.95 WHIP, 4.0 BB%, 25.6 K%, 23.9 CSW%, albeit with a 12.1 SwStr%, 91 Stuff+, 101 Location+ and 101 Pitching+.
The Red Sox are a formidable opponent. Still, they have a high strikeout rate, enhancing Gausman's ceiling. Boston has had a 23.9 K% versus righties and a 24.8 K% on the road. They've also had a 24.6 K% in the previous 14 days. The Blue Jays are -135, and the game's total is 8.5 runs.
Suggested Lineup Stacks
The Dodgers had a sluggish start to their first game of the series at Coors Field, scoring four runs through eight innings. Then, they erupted for seven in the ninth, finishing with an eye-popping 11 runs. They can maintain their momentum tonight in a plus matchup.
In Ryan Feltner's past five games, he's had a 5.74 ERA, 3.50 xFIP, 3.71 SIERA, 1.39 WHIP and coughed up 2.03 HR/9. This year, he's ceded a .389 wOBA to 171 lefties and a .314 wOBA to 161 righties. Thus, LA's left-handed batters are the most enticing stacking options.
- Road (Globe Life Field)
- Game Total/Moneyline: 9.0 Runs/NYM -110
The Mets hammer lefties, smash on the road and have been white-hot. This year, they're tied for fifth in wRC+ (119) versus lefties and first in wRC+ (123) on the road. They were also first in wRC+ (149) in the previous 14 days. Moreover, eight of their projected starters have had at least a 108 wRC+ against lefties since 2022, and five have had at least a 120 wRC+. Andrew Heaney is an approximately average pitcher, so gamers shouldn't be dissuaded from stacking the sizzling Mets.
Core Studs
- In 327 plate appearances this year, Shohei Ohtani has hit 20 homers and stolen 16 bases with a .388 OBP, .292 ISO and 180 wRC+.
- Freddie Freeman has had a .425 OBP, .213 ISO and 167 wRC+ against righties since 2022.
- In 329 plate appearances against lefties since 2022, J.D. Martinez has hit 17 home runs with a .385 OBP, .283 ISO and 165 wRC+.
Value Plays/Punts
- In 112 plate appearances this year, Mark Vientos has mashed six taters with a .375 OBP, .238 ISO and 166 wRC+.
- In 251 plate appearances against lefties since 2022, Ezequiel Duran has hit eight homers with a .315 OBP, .177 ISO and 105 wRC+.
- Since 2022, Jason Heyward has had a .331 OBP, .167 ISO and 109 wRC+ against righties.
Wednesday's Top 3 Underdog and PrizePicks Player Props
Check out our best picks on the MLB Underdog Cheat Sheet
Shohei Ohtani: 13.0 Fantasy Points - Higher (Underdog)
Shohei Ohtani: 12.5 Fantasy Points - More (PrizePicks)
In addition to Ohtani's excellent numbers this year, he's hammered righties. Since 2022, he's had a .403 OBP, .332 ISO and 181 wRC+ against righties. Ohtani's matchup will also be good after Feltner departs. Colorado's relievers have the highest ERA (6.00) this season, and the second-highest ERA is 5.35, the only other one above 5.00.
Freddie Freeman: 9.5 Fantasy Points - Higher/More
Freeman is a holdover with Ohtani, and his over for fantasy points correlates with Ohtani's. The veteran first baseman is having a superb season at the dish. In 2024, Freeman hit 10 homers and stole three bases with a .409 OBP, .199 ISO and 156 wRC+ in 330 plate appearances.
Mark Vientos: 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs - Higher/More
Despite a slow start overall in the majors, Vientos has acquitted himself well against lefties. In 157 career plate appearances against lefties, Vientos has hit nine doubles, one triple and six homers with a .264 batting average, .465 slugging, .201 ISO, .318 OBP, 12 runs and 19 RBIs. Finally, Heaney has allowed a .258 batting average, .430 slugging and .319 to 238 right-handed batters this year.
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