MLB DFS Top Stacks 4/19/24

1. Atlanta Braves vs. Andrew Heaney (Texas Rangers)

• Pitcher Stats: Heaney has a 23.9% K-rate vs RHP but a higher .318 xwOBA and .188 ISO against them.
• Why Stack: Heaney has been susceptible to right-handers, making the Braves’ righty-heavy lineup particularly dangerous. Players like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, who both show strong ISO and xwOBA against LHP, are primed for big performances.
• Key Players:
  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: .451 xwOBA, .212 ISO
  • Austin Riley: .382 xwOBA, .275 ISO
  • Marcell Ozuna: .408 xwOBA, .344 ISO

2. New York Yankees vs. Tyler Alexander (Tampa Bay Rays)

• Pitcher Stats: Alexander’s xwOBA is .304 vs RHP with a .189 ISO, indicating susceptibility to power hitters.
• Why Stack: Alexander struggles more against right-handers, which suits the Yankees’ lineup. Power hitters like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton could capitalize on Alexander’s tendency to give up hard contact.
• Key Players:
  • Aaron Judge: .457 xwOBA, .358 ISO
  • Giancarlo Stanton: .376 xwOBA, .286 ISO
  • Gleyber Torres: .400 xwOBA, .228 ISO

3. San Francisco Giants vs. Jordan Montgomery (Arizona Diamondbacks)

• Pitcher Stats: Montgomery has a decent 21.5% K-rate vs RHP but a higher .316 xwOBA indicates potential issues.
• Why Stack: Montgomery’s slightly elevated xwOBA against right-handers could be exploited by the Giants’ lineup, especially power bats like Wilmer Flores and Jorge Soler who excel in power metrics.
• Key Players:
  • Jorge Soler: .441 xwOBA, .379 ISO
  • Wilmer Flores: .307 xwOBA, .206 ISO
  • Matt Chapman: .400 xwOBA, .218 ISO

4. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Sean Manaea (New York Mets)

• Pitcher Stats: Manaea shows a .343 xwOBA against RHP with a .172 ISO, which could be problematic against the Dodgers’ lineup.
• Why Stack: The Dodgers boast several strong right-handed hitters who could leverage Manaea’s higher ISO and xwOBA figures, creating potential for high run production.
• Key Players:
  • Mookie Betts: .436 xwOBA, .348 ISO
  • Will Smith: .332 xwOBA, .193 ISO
  • Trea Turner: .352 xwOBA, .184 ISO

Under-the-Radar Stack:

Seattle Mariners vs. Dakota Hudson (Colorado Rockies)

• Pitcher Stats: Hudson has struggled with a .381 xwOBA against LHP and a .344 xwOBA vs RHP, along with low strikeout rates.
• Why Stack: Playing in Coors Field, known for its hitter-friendly environment, the Mariners could exploit Hudson’s inability to suppress quality contact. This makes them an intriguing, less obvious stack.
• Key Players:
  • J.P. Crawford: .337 xwOBA, .189 ISO
  • Ty France: .345 xwOBA, .113 ISO
  • Julio Rodriguez: .341 xwOBA, .200 ISO

Final Thoughts:

Today’s slate offers a variety of stacking options that could provide significant returns in DFS contests. Targeting pitchers with high xwOBA and ISO against them can maximize scoring potential.Whether you choose a popular stack like the Braves or Yankees, or opt for a sneakier play like the Mariners, aligning your DFS strategy with these insights can be the key to topping your contests.