For tonight’s “main slate”, DFS players have a deep schedule consisting of 13 games from which to set their lineups. Out of the 26 starting pitchers, only three have averaged 18.0 FPTS/game or more for the season. Each of these pitchers is appropriately priced as one of the three highest salaries on the board, so owners will need to look elsewhere for potential added value.
Pitchers
Top-tier
Tyler Glasnow(Rays) $10700 @ White Sox 5-2 record with a 2.57 ERA/0.93 WHIP. In addition to these outstanding peripherals, Glasnow has accumulated 117 strikeouts over 84 innings.
Lance Lynn(White Sox) $9900 vs Rays although I rarely choose to use opposing pitchers, Lynn and Glasnow are simply the best two pitchers of this slate. Lynn is 7-1 with a 1.23 ERA/0.88 WHIP, and has recorded 72 strikeouts over 65 innings.
Others I Like
Adam Wainwright(Cardinals) $8800 vs Marlins In three of his last four home starts, Wainwright has scored at least 25.4 FPTS or more. For the season, Wainwright is averaging 16.5 FPTS/game and has a 1.14 WHIP.
Vladimir Gutierrez(Reds) $6900 @ Brewers in Gutierrez’s first three starts, he has given the Reds a much needed spark to the rotation. He has recorded a 2-1 record with a 2.65 ERA/1.12 WHIP(16.8 FPT average). Despite the tough matchup, I am willing to take the gamble on Gutierrez at this price tag.
Hitters
Embed from Getty ImagesTop-tier
J.T. Realmuto(C-Phillies) $4500 @ Dodgers Has scored at least seven FPTS or more in four out of his last six games. Realmuto has a .289 batting average, with six home runs and 26 RBI’s on the season.
Vladimir Guerrero JR(Blue Jays) $5500 @ Red Sox .344 BA/21 HR/55 RBI’s
Ryan McMahon(2B-Rockies) $4500 @ Padres .252 BA/15 HR/38 RBI’s
Fernando Tatis JR(SS-Padres) $6100 @ Rockies averaging 12.0 FPTS/game on the season, I would make all necessary adjustments to fit Tatis in my lineup, despite his high salary. He has a .279 batting average, with 19 home runs and 44 RBI’s.
Love our content? Check out the GoingFor2 Live Podcast Network!
Rafael Devers(3B-Red Sox) $5600 vs Blue Jays .272 BA/15 HR/49 RBI’s
Shohei Ohtani(OF-Angels) $5600 @ A’s .269 BA/17 HR/45 RBI’s
Nick Castellanos(OF-Reds) $4800 @ Brewers .361 BA/13 HR/36 RBI’s(averaging 10.4 FPTS/game)
Others I Like
Tyler Stephenson(C-Reds) $3900 @ Brewers
Joey Votto(1B-Reds) $4100 @ Brewers Votto has averaged 11 FPTS/game since his return from the injured list on June 8th.
Jean Segura(2B-Phillies) $3600 @ Dodgers
Freddy Galvis(SS-Orioles) $3300 @ Indians
Eduardo Escobar(3B-Diamondbacks) @ Giants .240 BA/15 HR/43 RBI’s
David Peralta(OF-Diamondbacks) $2600 @ Giants
Bryan Reynolds(OF-Pirates) $3300 @ Nationals
Teoscar Hernandez(OF-Blue Jays) $4300 @ Red Sox
Stacks
My two favorite stacks for tonight are the Blue Jays and the Reds. The Blue Jays visit the Red Sox(Nathan Eovaldi), while the Reds travel to play the Brewers(Eric Lauer). Eovaldi has a 4.11 ERA/1.29 WHIP on the season, while Lauer has produced a 4.82 ERA/1.39 WHIP. Despite facing very good teams on the road, I am willing to take a chance on the road underdogs at the price points that have been set.
ATTN Dynasty Commissioners: Do you want to do something cool for your league? How about a 1-hour live show dedicated to YOUR league? Team-by-team breakdowns, rankings, and more. For details and to book a show, visit: GoingFor2.com/plp.
