FREE 06/10 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

We’ve got a juicy 11-game slate on tap tonight, headlined by the Rockies-Giants matchup at Coors Field with a slate-high 11.5 total. That game is an obvious stacking target, but we also see some sneaky offensive spots in Texas-Minnesota and Oakland-LA Angels, both carrying a 9-run total with the wind blowing out. The weather is mostly cooperative, but keep an eye on the Tampa Bay-Boston game, as there is a slight chance of a delay or rainout.

Beyond Coors, look for some potential power boosts in Washington-NY Mets, Texas-Minnesota, and Dodgers-Padres, where the wind is projected to blow out. Pitching-wise, the mid-range looks interesting, with several arms in favorable matchups against undisciplined offenses. Let’s dive into the individual games and identify some key plays.

Top Stacks

COL 5-Man ($18,500)

Jordan Beck, Hunter Goodman, Thairo Estrada, Ryan McMahon, Brenton Doyle

This Rockies stack immediately pops due to its strong 2.24 value, especially considering the Coors Field boost and implied total of 11.5. While ownership hovers around a manageable 7.1%, its 8.7% optimal rate suggests it’s being underutilized relative to its upside. With the wind blowing out and favorable hitting conditions, I’m prioritizing this stack, anticipating it outperforming its projected ownership.

TEX 5-Man ($19,800)

Josh Smith, Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Josh Jung

The Rangers stack presents a compelling value proposition, scoring 2.12 points per $1000 spent, and they have an optimal lineup rate of 8.5% despite projecting for only 5.6% average ownership. Given the 9.0 game total and the slight wind blowing out in Minneapolis, the conditions are ripe for offensive production. This stack is underowned relative to its ceiling, making it an attractive contrarian play with significant upside.

SF 5-Man ($22,100)

Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee, Wilmer Flores, Willy Adames, Casey Schmitt

The Giants stack presents intriguing upside at this salary, projecting for 2.25 points per $1000. More importantly, their sub-13% average ownership, despite an 11.5 game total in Denver with the wind blowing out, suggests they are being severely overlooked. While their 8.2% optimal rate isn’t elite, the leverage they provide relative to the field in a prime hitting environment makes them a strong contrarian option.

SP Plays

Top Play: Dylan Cease ($8,400)

Dylan Cease is a strong tournament play tonight, even against the Dodgers, due to his strikeout upside and reasonable price. He’s consistently demonstrated the ability to rack up Ks, as seen in his recent outing against the Giants where he punched out 7 in just 5 innings, and a 10-K performance against the Angels earlier in May. Cease’s stuff plays well, and he has the potential for a ceiling game that can win you a GPP.

At $8400, Cease provides excellent value (2.0x) and is projected to be in over 20% of optimal lineups. While his ownership is high at 24%, his ability to deliver a huge score makes him worth the risk. He’s a contrarian play in the sense that many will fade due to the Dodgers’ potent lineup, but Cease’s strikeout ability gives him a legitimate path to exceeding value and paying off his salary.

Honorable Mentions

• Griffin Canning ($7,400)
• Lance McCullers Jr. ($8,500)

C Plays

Top Play: Hunter Goodman ($4,200)

Hunter Goodman hits in the heart of the Colorado order, batting 3rd today against San Francisco. He offers significant power upside at a catcher-eligible price of just $4200. His recent performances show flashes of brilliance, including two games in Miami where he exceeded 17 DK points, demonstrating his ability to deliver tournament-winning upside.

Goodman’s value is projected at 2.16x, and he appears in over 12% of optimal lineups, indicating his potential to significantly outperform his salary. Even with an expected ownership of 11.2%, his upside is worth targeting, especially in GPP formats where his power can be a difference-maker.

Honorable Mentions

• Patrick Bailey ($2,900)
• Salvador Perez ($3,200)

1B Plays

Top Play: Wilmer Flores ($4,800)

Wilmer Flores hits in the heart of the Giants’ order, batting 3rd tonight against the Rockies in Coors Field. He’s shown flashes of power recently, including a home run on June 7th, and is in a prime spot to drive in runs. His $4800 price tag offers strong value, especially considering the Coors Field boost and the potential for a multi-hit game.

Flores faces a favorable matchup against a Rockies pitching staff that struggles to contain right-handed bats. He’s projected for nearly 2x value, and while his ownership is elevated, the potential upside in this environment is too significant to ignore. His ability to play both corner infield positions also provides roster flexibility.

Honorable Mentions

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ($4,600)
• Miguel Vargas ($3,100)

2B Plays

Top Play: Marcus Semien ($3,000)

Marcus Semien is crushing the ball right now, demonstrated by his 31 DK point performance on June 5th that included 2 home runs. He’s hitting in the heart of the Texas order and coming off a productive series where he posted 10 and 18 DK points in his last two games.

At only $3000, Semien provides excellent salary relief and value against the Twins, with a tournament rank of 1 and showing up in nearly 10% of optimal lineups. His reasonable 7.6% projected ownership makes him an ideal GPP target to differentiate your lineups.

Honorable Mentions

• Thairo Estrada ($2,800)
• Jose Altuve ($4,200)

3B Plays

Top Play: Addison Barger ($3,300)

Addison Barger bats 3rd for the Blue Jays, putting him in a prime RBI spot. He’s shown flashes of power recently, including a home run and 2 RBI performance on June 6th, demonstrating his potential for a big game. At just $3300, he provides excellent salary relief, allowing you to load up on other premium bats.

Barger faces the Cardinals today, and his left-handed bat gives him the platoon advantage. His projected optimal lineup percentage is nearly 9%, signaling significant upside relative to his 7.6% ownership. Barger’s multi-position eligibility (3B/OF) also provides roster flexibility, making him a valuable asset in tournament lineups.

Honorable Mentions

• Miguel Vargas ($3,100)
• Josh Jung ($3,400)

SS Plays

Top Play: Ryan Ritter ($2,500)

Ryan Ritter provides excellent salary relief at $2500, allowing you to load up on premium bats. He’s projected to hit 8th in the lineup and faces a favorable matchup against San Francisco, offering a path to exceeding his value with just a couple of productive plate appearances. His value sits at 3.1x, making him a top tournament play.

Ritter appears in over 7% of optimal lineups, highlighting his potential to contribute significantly to a winning roster. Despite recent game logs showing hits in each contest, his ownership remains reasonable at 6.6%, presenting an opportunity to gain leverage on the field with a cost-effective shortstop option.

Honorable Mentions

• Willy Adames ($4,400)
• Corey Seager ($4,500)

OF Plays

Top Play: Heliot Ramos ($4,800)

Heliot Ramos is in a prime spot hitting leadoff for the Giants in Coors Field. He’s showing signs of heating up, with a 3-hit performance just a few games ago, and now he gets the benefit of facing Colorado’s pitching in an extremely hitter-friendly environment. His $4800 price tag provides excellent value considering the potential for runs and RBI hitting atop the order.

Ramos’s projected 2.4x value and high optimal percentage (12.08%) indicate he’s a strong play for tournaments. While his ownership is elevated at 17.6%, the Coors Field boost and his recent plate appearances make him a worthwhile investment. The potential for a multi-hit game with runs scored is significant in this matchup.

Honorable Mentions

• Corbin Carroll ($5,700)
• Brenton Doyle ($3,800)

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