FREE 8/24 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

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Today, we have a 7-game MLB slate on DraftKings, starting at 7:10 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:

Tarik Skuball, Tigers (DK: $10,900 | FD: $11,500)

Michael King, Padres (DK: $9,800 | FD: $10,300)

Notes:

Skuball will be popular, but much like when Paul Skenes pitched this week, you are going to need him to win. He has the highest projected points as a pitcher, and it’s not even close.

Stacks

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

Notes:

The Braves and Tigers are projected to be the two top-scoring teams. The Tigers will be more popular, leaving the Braves with more value.

C:

Willson Contreras, Cardinals (DK: $4,900 | FD: No Play)

J.T. Realmuto, Phillies (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,000)

Notes:

I don’t want to overspend at catcher. Contreras is projected to finish second in points at the catcher position, but Realmuto has a ton of projected value.

1B:

Bryce Harper, Phillies (DK: $5,500 | FD: $3,700)

Matt Olson, Braves (DK: $5,100 | FD: $3,300)

Notes:

Harper and Olson are projected in the top 3 in first base scoring. I think Olson is going to finish the season strong.

2B:

Marcus Semien, Rangers (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,200)

Xander Bogaerts, Padres (DK: $4,000 | FD: $2,900)

Notes:

Semien is the top projected second baseman, but Bogaerts has the better value. Play Semien if you pay down at pitching.

3B:

Manny Machado, Padres (DK: $5,200 | FD: $3,200)

Alec Bohm, Phillies (DK: $4,900 | FD: $3,300)

Notes:

Machado and Bohm are both projected to finish in the top 4 at third base. Lewis, who is projected first, is too expensive—these two fit my price range.

SS:

Corey Seager, Rangers (DK: $5,600 | FD: $3,700)

Masyn Winn, Cardinals (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,000)

Notes:

According to the optimizer, Seager is the second-highest projected shortstop, but I think he finishes first. Winn has a high projected value compared to SP Pablo Lopez.

OF:

Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,400)

Jorge Soler, Braves (DK: $4,700 | FD: $3,100)

Michael Harris, Braves (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,000)

Matt Vierling, Tigers (DK: $3,800 | FD: $3,000)

Notes:

I am paying up at pitching tonight, so I can’t afford the top-dollar outfielders. This group has the highest projections for this price range, and Harris and Vierling have excellent projected values.

Value Players:

OF Victor Scott II, Cardinals (DK: $2,000 | FD: $2,200)

SS Taylor Walls, Rays (DK: $2,300 | FD: $2,500)

C Jake Rogers, Tigers (DK: $2,400 | FD: No Play)

2B Colt Keith, Tigers (DK: $3,500 | FD: $2,700)

SP Ky Bush, White Sox (DK: $5,200 | FD: $6,900)

SP Clayton Kershaw (DK: $7,800 | FD: $9,200)

Notes:

These are among the most valued players in their positions. Kershaw will be very popular at this price but is the number one valued pitcher on the slate.