FREE 8/6 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

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Today, we have an 11-game MLB slate on DraftKings, starting at 7:05 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:

Luis Castillo, Tigers (DK: $8,200 | FD: $9,700)

Pablo Lopez, Twins (DK: $8,000 | FD: $10,000)

Notes: We have a rare night in which the DFS Hero Optimizer projects the same pitchers to finish top in scoring and value.

Stacks:

New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels

Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics

Notes: The Optimizer projects the Mets to score 6.38 which means they could blow up the slate. Unfortunately, their ownership is going to be high. The Yankees have a great matchup and are projected to finish second in scoring. The White Sox have the highest projected value, and the Athletics are 4th making these teams lower owned secondary stack options.

C:

Will Smith, Dodgers (DK: $ 5,200 | FD: $3,100)

Francisco Alvarez, Mets (DK: $4,200 | FD: $3,200)

Notes: The Optimizer projects Alvarez to be the top scoring catcher. Smith is projected second and is the pivot who is projected to have only 4% ownership.

1B:

Pete Alonso, Mets (DK: $5,400 | FD: $3,900)

Matt Olson, Braves (DK: $5,000 | FD: $3,400)

Notes: Alonso is the highest projected scoring first baseman but Olson has been hot and is projected to be under 5% owned.

2B:

Jose Altuve, Astros (DK: $5,100 | FD: $3,600)

Brice Turang, Brewers (DK: $4,100 | FD: $2,800)

Notes: Both players are projected at the top of second base scoring. Turang has the best value and almost a must play on FD.

3B:

Austin Riley, Braves (DK: $5,200 | FD: $3,400)

Jazz Chisholm, Yankees (DK: $5,100 | FD: $3,500)

Mark Vientos, Mets (DK: $4,500 | FD: $3,600)

Ryan McMahon, Rockies (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,500)

Notes: Riley and Chisholm are the lower owned pivots. Vientos and McMahon have solid prices and great matchups but should be faded on FD.

SS:

Francisco Lindor, Mets (DK: $5,900 | FD: $4,500)

Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,700)

Notes: The top projected scoring shortstops on the slate. Tovar has tremendous value.

OF:

J.D. Martinez, Mets (DK: $4,900 | FD: $3,800)

Brenton Doyle, Rockies (DK: $4,800 | FD: $3,700)

Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers (DK: $4,800 | FD: $3,500)

Luis Robert, White Sox (DK: $4,400 | FD: $3,200)

Colton Cowser, Orioles (DK: $4,300 | FD: $3,200)

Lawrence Butler, Athletics (DK: $4,100 | FD: $3,000)

Notes: These are the top 4K plus projected scoring outfielders on the slate. Martinez and Doyle have the highest projections but will be higher owned. Butler has been in several winning lineups and is projected at just 5% ownership.

Value Players:

OF Tyrone Taylor, Mets (DK: $3,000 | FD: $3,000)

1B Andrew Vaughn, White Sox (DK: $3,200 | FD: $2,800)

OF Alex Verdugo, Yankees (DK: $3,300 | FD: $2,700)

C Sean Murphy, Braves (DK: $3,400 | FD: No Play)

2B Brendan Rodgers, Rockies (DK: $3,400 | FD: $3,400)

SP Colin Rea, Brewers (DK: $7,100 | FD: $8,400)

SP Bryce Elder, Braves (DK: $7,900 | FD: $7,600)

Notes: These hitters are all among the top projected value at their positions. All have 15 point plus potential. Elder is coming off a stellar start and Rea consistently scores over 17 points. Both have under 4% projected ownership which will allow you to roster OF Aaron Judge (DK: $6,700 | FD: $5,000)