FREE 8/18 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

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Today, we have a 10-game MLB slate on DraftKings, starting at 1:35 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:

Shota Imanaga, Cubs (DK: $9,400 | FD: $9,400)

Framber Valdez, Astros (DK: $8,900 | FD: $10,600)

Notes: Valdez and Imanaga are projected to be the top two scoring pitchers. Valdez does have more value in DK but will be the most-owned pitcher on the slate. Imanaga is my best option on FD.

Stacks

Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Notes: The DFS Hero Optimizer projects the Astros and Phillies to score the most runs today and the Nationals to have the best stack value.

C:

Yainer Diaz, Astros (DK: $4,600 | FD: $3,100)

Cal Raleigh, Mariners (DK: $4,500 | FD: $3,100)

Notes: The Optimizer projects Raleigh to lead all catchers in scoring and Diaz to be third. They are solid mid-priced players, which I like as I do not like paying 5K plus for the catcher position.

1B:

Josh Naylor, Guardians (DK: $4,500 | FD: $3,500)

Luke Raley, Mariners (DK: $3,800 | FD: $2,900)

Notes: Both are projected to finish in the top 5 in first-base scoring. Raley is the better value and will be less owned. Naylor always has two-homerun potential.

2B:

Maikel Garcia, Royals (DK: $4,400 | FD: $2,900)

Jorge Polanco, Mariners (DK: $4,000 | FD: $2,800)

Notes: Garcia and Polanco are projected to finish second and third in second-base scoring. They are much cheaper than Jose Altuve, who is projected first.

3B:

Alec Bohm, Phillies (DK: $4,800 | FD: $3,500)

Jose Cabellero, Rays (DK: $3,700 | FD: $2,800)

SS:

Bobby Witt Jr., Royals (DK: $5,700 | FD: $4,600)

CJ Abrams, Nationals (DK: $5,300 | FD: $3,300)

Notes: I am definitely paying up for this position. Witt Jr. is projected at the top of shortstop scoring. As mentioned, the Nationals are the most valued stack, so I am playing their best fantasy player.

OF:

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies (DKL $5,700 | FD: $4,000)

Cody Bellinger, Cubs (DK: $5,400 | FD: $3,200)

Jackson Chourio, Brewers (DK: $4,200 | FD: $3,100)

Josh Lowe, Rays (DK: $3,900 | FD: $3,000)

Notes: Schwarber is projected to lead all outfielders in scoring. I personally think the other three scores are double digits.

Value Players:

2B/SS Shay Whitcomb, Astros (DK: $2,000 | FD: $2,300)

OF Cal Stevenson, Phillies (DK: $2,200 | FD: $2,000)

3B Jose Tena, Nationals (DK: $2,200 | FD: $2,200)

1B Andres Chaparro, Nationals (DK: $2,300 | FD: $2,700)

C Bo Naylor, Guardians (DK: $2,700 | FD: No Play)

SP Tyler Mahle, Rangers (DK: $7,300 | FD: $7,400)

Notes: The DFS Hero Optimizer projects these players to be the most valued players at their positions. A stack of Tena, Chaparro, and Abrams is intriguing. Mahle faces his former team in the Twins.