Top 4 MLB DFS Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Targets 8-18
Top 4 MLB DFS Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Targets 8-18
Top 4 MLB DFS Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Targets 8-18
Chris Robin
DetroitBeastie
8/18/2022
I bet I can read your mind. Let’s make a bet between friends. Are you ready? Ok, when I say daily fantasy sports what is your first thought? I already know! You literally just thought about football! Fair enough because I am too but let’s not forget about baseball.
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Today’s overall baseball schedule gives us 11 total all-day games! FanDuel’s Main slate is 5 games, and the first pitch is at 7:05p. DraftKings Main is 5 games and locks at 7:05p. While Yahoo! main is also 5 games and locks at 7:05p. Let’s dig into some of my favorite plays for August 18th, shall we?
SD vs. WSH 9:40p 2B/3B Brandon Drury(FD-$3,700)(DK-$5,600)(Y!-$22)
Brandon Drury has been a pleasant surprise this season! Just look at the numbers! When we look at tonight’s action Brandon is projected to bat 4th against RHP gas can Anibal Sanchez. Would’ve been easy to record a video about stacking the Padres and then double down in the article with Soto and company. Instead, we open with Drury! After looking in at the Rise or Fall Study Hub I am not shocked to see his rating at 70.10. I find him to be a better play on Fanduel based on his 9.4% ownership. Hey, don’t let me stop you from using him on DK but in comparison to his teammates Soto, Bell, Manny, Cronenworth, and even Profar, Brandon is flying under the radar tonight!
SD vs. WSH 9:40p 3B Manny Machado(FD-$4,500)(DK-$5,800)(Y!-$25)
I find the third base position to be the deepest tonight with Manny being at the top of that list! I love history! I love digging into past batter vs. pitcher matchups! Machado has gone 8-for-17 (.471) against Anibal in his career with four bombs. Let’s not forget the fact Manny has recorded eight straight multi-hit games! Furthermore, in his last 14 games, Machado has recorded a .414 average(24-for-58) with three long balls, 15 RBIs, and a .499 wOBA. The only issue could be his 17.5% ownership on FD and massive 24.2% ownership percentage. However, with such a tiny main slate throw caution to the wind and use Manny!
PIT vs. BOS 7:05p OF Bryan Reynolds(FD-$3,100)(DK-$4,100)(Y!-$16)
Bryan Reynolds has been a personal favorite of mine and this article throughout the season. So, why bail on him now? The Red Sox send RHP Josh Winckowski to the mound tonight. After a little digging with some hitter vs. pitcher stuff, these two have never met on the field. Leading up to the first pitch tonight Bryan has hit .259 with 18 bombs and a sweet OPS of .805! Also, Reynolds has two home runs in his last three games. A quick check of the ROF Study Hub and I have one question, does ownership percentage really matter tonight? Reynolds carries 15.5% on FD and 17.2% on DK. He has fast become my favorite one-off tonight!
BOS at PIT 7:05p 2B/3B/OF Christian Arroyo(FD-$2,300)(DK-$2,000)(Y!-$15)
I always hear folks mention the term ‘opportunity’ when it comes to DFS. With Trevor Story being on the shelf Arroyo has been getting everyday playing time and regular ABs at 2B! Arroyo is not a household name and recently came back from an IL trip but, since the end of July, Christian has gone 23-for-59 (.390) with five doubles, a triple, a home run, and a .427 wOBA. He has also hit safely in 10 of the last 11 games. Including a three-hit night yesterday! To really put this main slate into perspective from an ownership percentage standpoint, Arroyo is 10.5% owned on FD and 17.7% on DK per the ROF Study Hub. So, in an odd way, ownership percentages are made up and they don’t matter tonight. Yes, just like Whose Line is it Anyway.
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NYY vs. TOR 2B/SS 7:05p Gleyber Torres(FD-$3,000)(DK-$4,200)(Y!-$10)
Torres doesn’t need an injury or special opportunity to play as he is the starting shortstop for the Yankees. However, with DJ LeMahieu out, Gleyber has been bumped up in the batting order and leading off! If we look back through his game log there was a nasty 0-for stretch. Thankfully, that bump has reignited his bat! Torres has gone 5-for-13 (.385) in his last three games with the addition of his 17th bomb. As shocking as it may seem, in comparison to the likes of Reynolds, Drury, and Arroyo, Gleyber’s ownership percentages are very low! Per the ROF Study Hub, he’s at 6.7% on FD and 9.3% on DK. Wild given the match-up and price tag!
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Today’s overall baseball schedule gives us 11 total all-day games! FanDuel’s Main slate is 5 games, and the first pitch is at 7:05p. DraftKings Main is 5 games and locks at 7:05p. While Yahoo! main is also 5 games and locks at 7:05p. . These are my favorite plays for August 18th! Bet responsibility and have fun!
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