Pitcher Chart
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Last Updated: 4/26/2018 –Â 6:47 AM CT
| Pitcher | Team | L/R | $Line | OTT | K | +/- | K% | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Newcomb | ATL | L | -126 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 28.4 | 5 2/3 |
| H. Bailey | CIN | R | +116 | 4.5 | 3.5 | -1 | 16.3 | 5 |
| M. Koch | ARI | R | +110 | 4 | 3.5 | -0.5 | 25 | 5 1/3 |
| B. Lively | PHI | R | -119 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 21.7 | 6 1/3 |
| N. Syndergaard | NYM | R | +104 | 3.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 34.8 | 6 1/3 |
| C. Martinez | STL | R | -113 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 3 | 27.8 | 6 2/3 |
| C. Anderson | MIL | R | +147 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 18.9 | 5 1/3 | |
| K. Hendricks | CHC | R | -160 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 19.2 | 6 1/3 | |
| K. Gibson | MIN | R | +170 | 5 | 4.5 | -0.5 | 21.3 | 5 |
| J. Montgomery | NYY | L | -185 | 4 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 18.7 | 5 2/3 |
| J. Paxton | SEA | L | +107 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 29.6 | 6 2/3 |
| M. Clevinger | CLE | R | -116 | 3.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 17.2 | 5 1/3 |
| C. Archer | TBR | R | +120 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 24.2 | 6 |
| D. Bundy | BAL | R | -130 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 3 | 31 | 6 2/3 |
| C. Sale | BOS | L | -181 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 36.3 | 7 |
| M. Estrada | TOR | R | +116 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 19.2 | 5 2/3 |
| L. Giolito | CHW | R | +129 | 4 | 3.5 | -0.5 | 9.1 | 5 |
| J. Junis | KCR | L | -140 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 19.6 | 6 |
| M. Fulmer | DET | R | +125 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 6 1/3 |
| I. Nova | PIT | R | -135 | 3.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 20.2 | 6 1/3 |
Key
L/R = Lefty or Righty
$Line = Money Line
OTT = Opposing team’s run total
K = Projected Strikeouts
+/- = K-OTT
K% = Strikeout Percentage
IP = Innings Projection
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Pitchers
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Chris Sale
Sale will face the Blue Jays in the Rogers Centre. It’s a tough park, and the Blue Jays have some solid right handed bats. They strike out 24.4% of the time, 9th highest rate in the league which is beneficial for Sale. Considering Sale is the biggest favorite and has the lowest OTT (see pitcher chart), I expect him to be popular on Thursday. On a four game main slate, fading Sale very risky, even at $13,000.
Noah Syndergaard
Syndergaard is the highest priced pitcher on the early slate. He’ll face the Cardinals in Busch Stadium. Syndergaard is actually an underdog in this game with Carlos Martinez on the mound as well. At similar prices, both pitchers are solid options, but I’ll choose Syndergaard. He’s the better overall pitcher and has more strikeouts built in. Both pitchers are viable, and if any value opens up, you could pair them, especially in tournaments.
Chris Archer
Archer is the ultimate tournament play on the main slate. I’m having a hard time trusting Archer this season, but the upside is there. The Orioles strike out 27.1% of the time, second highest in the league. They also have the second worse wRC+. Archer hasn’t had a break out performance yet this year, but I like him as an upside play, even in a tough ballpark.
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Hitters
Freddie Freeman/Braves
On the early slate, I’m locking in Freddie Freeman. He’ll face Homer Bailey in Great American Ballpark. With the platoon advantage against a pitcher with a low strikeout rate, Freeman projects very well in this small ballpark. Ozzie Albies and Kurt Suzuki are also in play for both cash games and tournaments.
Giancarlo Stanton/Rhys Hoskins
Stanton will face Kyle Gibson in Yankee Stadium. The Yankees have a team run total of five, and Stanton has the highest home run projection on the slate. Hoskins will face Matt Koch in Citizens Bank Park. Koch has low strikeout abilities, allowing Hoskins to put the ball in play more frequently. Hoskins has the second highest home run projection on the slate. I’d like to find a way to fit Stanton, Freeman and Hoskins in my lineup, so I may try to find a cheap SP2 to pair with Syndergaard.
Red Sox Bats
On the main slate, you’re going to want a full Red Sox stack. I currently have four Red Sox in my lineup, but would like to find a way to get a fifth. The Red Sox will face Marco Estrada, who has struggled to keep the ball in the park this year. The Red Sox have a team run total of 4.5, but I think it should be closer to 5.5, and I still may take the over. On a short slate, identifying the top offense is crucial to cashing 50/50s and double-ups, and I’m going all-in on the Red Sox in cash games.
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