FREE 9/14 MLB Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays
September 14, 2024

Today, we have an 8-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:
Logan Gilbert, Mariners (DK: $9,900 | FD: $10,300)
Joe Musgrove, Padres (DK: $8,700 | FD: $9,400)
Notes:
The DFS Hero Optimizer projects Gilbert with the most points and value on the slate. Musgrove is projected to finish 4th in pitcher scoring and has more projected value than Chris Sale and Jack Flaherty.
Stacks
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox
Notes:
The Optimizer projects the Cubs and Rockies to lead the slate in team scoring. The Athletics have the most projected stack Value.
Catchers:
Yainer Diaz, Astros (DK: $4,800 | FD: $3,100)
Shea Langeliers, Athletics (DK: $4,400 | FD: $2,700)
Notes:
Langeliers is the top projected scoring catcher, with Diaz second.
First Base:
Christian Walker, Diamondbacks (DK: $5,200 | FD: $3,300)
Michael Busch, Cubs (DK: $4,700 | FD: $3,200)
Notes:
Busch and Walker are projected to finish second and third in first base scoring. Both have much more projected value than Shohei Ohtani.
Second Base:
Jose Altuve, Astros (DK: $5,200 | FD: $3,600)
Jonathan India, Reds (DK: $4,700 | FD: $3,100)
Notes:
Altuve is projected to lead second basemen in scoring. India has the highest projected value among the top four.
Third Base:
Ryan McMahon, Rockies (DK: $5,100 | FD: $3,300)
Isaac Paredes, Cubs (DK: $4,800 | FD: $3,600)
Notes:
McMahon and Paredes are the top two projected third basemen. One of them should have a great night at Coors.
Short Stop:
Dansby Swanson, Cubs (DK: $4,700 | FD: $3,400)
Zach Neto, Angels (DK: $4,500 | FD: $3,400)
Notes:
Swanson is in a great spot and is projected to lead all shortstops in scoring. Neto has the most value for short stops priced between 4 and 4.5K.
Outfielders:
Yordan Alvarez, Astros (DK: $6,000 | FD: $4,200)
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres (DK: $5,100 | FD: $3,600)
Lawrence Butler, Athletics (DK: $4,100 | FD: $3,000)
Joc Pederson, Diamonbacks (DK: $4,100 | FD: $3,200)
Notes:
Alvarez has the highest projected points among all outfielders. Tatis has the most projected value at the 5K price point, and Butler and Pederson have the highest projected value at the 4K price point.
Value Plays:
1B/C Victor Caratini, Astros (DK: $2,400 | FD: $2,500)
SS Jacob Wilson, Athletics (DK: $2,500 | FD: $2,200)
1B/OF Seth Brown, Athletics (DK: $3,000 | FD: $2,600)
OF Garrett Mitchell, Brewers (DK: $3,200 | FD: $2,400)
2B Zack Gelof, Athletivs (DK: $3,200 | FD: $2,800)
SP Nick Martinez, Reds (DK: $6,200 | FD: $7,800)
SP Justin Verlander, Astros (DK: $7,500 | FD: $8,000)
Please note: The content in our articles is based on data available at the time of publishing. Always double-check your lineups before locking in your players.





