8/1 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

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Today, we have a 5-game MLB slate on DraftKings, starting at 6:40 p.m. ET. Check out my favorite players at each position, value plays, and stacks! Our partners at DFSHero.com provide us with access to their lineup optimizer and AI simulator, which we use to provide you with the best DFS plays every day!

SP:

Sonny Gray, Cardinals (DK: $9,800 | FD: $10,000)

Charlie Morton, Braves (DK: $8,800 | FD: $8,800)

Notes: The DFS Hero Optimizer projects Morton to lead all pitchers in scoring, with Gray a close second.

Stacks:

Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers

Notes: The Royals have been heating up at the plate, and they face SP Keider Montero, who has an ERA above 6.

C:

Logan O’Hoppe, Angles (DK: $4,100 | FD: $2,800)

Travis d’Arnaud, Braves (DK: $3,800 | FD: $2,800)

Notes: O’Hoppe and d’Arnaud are both projected in the top 6 in catcher value and have a higher ceiling among the top valued catchers. Their prices won’t break the bank.

1B:

Matt Olson, Braves (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,200)

Salvador Perez, Royals (DK: $4,900 | FD: $3,000)

Notes: Olson has four home runs in his last five games and is starting to heat up. Perez has the best matchup on the board.

2B:

Michael Massey, Royals (DK: $4,200 | FD: $2,800)

Andres Gimenez, Guardians (DK: $3,900 | FD: $2,800)

Notes: Massey and Gimenez are projected to finish in the top 3 in second basemen scoring behind Luis Rengifo. Rengifo is a bit more expensive and is questionable with a wrist injury.

3B:

Jose Ramirez, Guardians (DK: $6,000 | FD: $4,200)

Austin Riley, Braves (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,500)

Notes: There is enough value to pay up for Ramirez as he is projected to lead all third basemen in scoring. Riley is second and is a cheaper pivot than Ramirez.

SS:

Bobbt Witt Jr., Royals (DK: $6,500 | FD: $4,500)

Gunnar Henderson, Orioles (DK: $6,300 | FD: $4,300)

Notes: I constantly pay up at shortstop, especially when Witt is on the slate. He has a great matchup and is projected to lead all hitters in scoring.

OF:

Lane Thomas, Guardians (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,500)

Jorge Soler, Braves (DK: $4,500 | FD: $3,400)

Taylor Ward, Angels (DK: $4,300 | FD: $2,900)

Colton Cowser, Orioles (DK: $4,000 | FD: $2,300)

Notes: A good range of mid-priced outfielders who have high projected upside.

Value Players:

2B/3B Brandon Drury, Angels (DK: $2,600 | FD: $2,300)

2B Jackson Holliday, Orioles (DK: $3,000 | FD: $2,300)

C Freddy Fermin, Royals (DK: $3,300 | FD: $2,600)

1B/3B Jake Burger, Marlins (DK: $3,500 | FD: $2,800)

SS Dansby Swanson, Cubs (DK: $3,500 | FD: $2,600)

OF Cedric Mullins, Orioles (DK: $3,600 | FD: $2,800)

SP Ryan Feltner, Rockies (DK: $6,000 | FD: NO PLAY)

SP Max Meyer, Marlins (DK: $7,500 | FD: NO PLAY)

Notes: The DFS Hero Optimizer projects these players to be among the best values on the night, but it projects Burger to lead all first basemen in scoring, which makes him close to a must-play. Get SP Ryan Feltner away from Coors Field. He has averaged 16.8 fantasy points over his last five road starts.