Tonight’s MLB DFS slate at DraftKings has six games and at FanDuel has five games starting at 7:10 p.m. ET. The former has the second game of the Braves at Cardinals doubleheader. The player prop suggestions for PrizePicks and Underdog are from the six-game slate.
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Today’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks
Wednesday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Gavin Stone (LAD) at CWS
Gavin Stone is in excellent form entering tonight's start. In his previous five starts spanning 30.0 innings, he's had a 2.10 ERA, 3.70 xFIP, 3.68 SIERA, 1.03 WHIP, 6.7 BB%, 24.2 K%, 29.7 CSW%, 98 Stuff+, 106 Location+ and 105 Pitching+.
Stone should stay hot in a Charmin-soft matchup. The White Sox are 30th in wRC+ (75) with a 23.6 K% versus righties and 30th in wRC+ (74) with a 22.5 K% at home. Chicago was also 28th in wRC+ (71) with a 24.1 K% in the previous 14 days. Finally, the Dodgers are -200, and the game's total is 8.5 runs.
Kutter Crawford (BOS) vs. TOR
Kutter Crawford has been relatively unlucky lately. In his last five starts totaling 30.1 innings, he's had a 5.04 ERA. Still, Crawford also had a 3.80 xFIP, 3.36 SIERA, 1.02 WHIP, 6.5 BB%, 27.4 K%, 29.9 CSW%, 107 Stuff+, 108 Location+ and 110 Pitching+. Crawford's underlying data was superb.
Crawford has an average matchup, challenging park factors and mixed betting info. The Blue Jays are tied for 13th in wRC+ (100) with a 19.6 K% versus righties and tied for 14th in wRC+ (95) with an 18.2 K% on the road this year. Toronto was 19th in wRC+ (100) with a 21.4 K% in the previous 14 days. The Red Sox are -155, but the game's total is a discouraging 9.5 runs. Overall, Crawford's pitching profile is intriguing on a pitching-poor slate.
Suggested Lineup Stacks
Ryne Nelson is a nifty matchup for the Twins tonight. Nelson's 4.20 ERA outkicked his 5.01 xFIP, 5.20 SIERA, 5.8 K-BB% and 22.3 CSW% in his last five starts. He's surrendered a .310 wOBA to 146 lefties and coughed up an eye-popping .417 wOBA to 138 righties.
The Twins also have a top-10 offense. Minnesota is tied for eighth in wRC+ (107) versus righties and tied for seventh in wRC+ (104) on the road this year. They were also first in wRC+ (168) in the previous 14 days. Thus, it's an eruption spot for the Twins.
Core Studs
- In 266 career plate appearances against righties, Royce Lewis has hit 24 homers with a .361 OBP, .331 ISO and 175 wRC+.
- Shohei Ohtani has hit 24 homers and stolen 16 bases with a .398 OBP, .314 ISO and 188 wRC+ in 356 plate appearances this season.
- Carlos Correa has a .362 OBP, .184 ISO and 138 wRC+ in a bounceback campaign.
Value Plays/Punts
- Jose Miranda has a .325 OBP, .144 ISO and 110 wRC+ in his career against righties.
- In his first 111 plate appearances in the majors, Austin Martin has stolen six bases with a .333 OBP, .109 ISO and 106 wRC+.
- In 279 plate appearances against righties since 2022, DJ Stewart has hit 15 homers with a .342 OBP, .236 ISO and 130 wRC+.
Wednesday's Top 3 Underdog and PrizePicks Player Props
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Royce Lewis: 8.5 Fantasy Points - Higher (Underdog)
Royce Lewis: 8.0 Fantasy Points - More (PrizePicks)
In addition to crushing righties, Lewis is ripping the cover off the ball this year. In 79 plate appearances this season, he's mashed 10 taters with a .392 OBP, .471 ISO and 225 wRC+.
Carlos Correa: 1.5 Total Bases - Higher/More
Since 2022, Correa has had a .263 batting average, .420 slugging and .157 ISO against righties. Additionally, since 2022, he's had at least a .274 batting average and a .441 slugging against righties in 2021, 2022 and so far this season. Finally, Nelson has allowed 11 doubles, three triples, three homers, a .362 batting average and .567 slugging to 138 righties this year.
Shohei Ohtani: 11.0 Fantasy Points - Higher (Underdog)
Shohei Ohtani: 11.5 Fantasy Points - More (PrizePicks)
Erick Fedde isn't a cupcake for Ohtani to feast on. Regardless, Ohtani is an unstoppable force. Since 2022, Ohtani has had a .405 OBP, .334 ISO and 183 wRC+ against righties.
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