MLB DFS SP Picks — 7/23

Brian Creagh
Jul 23, 2017 · 1 min read

Every day, I will provide my favorite picks for starting pitchers on the DraftKings main slate. The picks are fueled by my projection model; however game theory and other factors are considered within each ranking. I am strictly a cash game player at this point as I look to build my bankroll, but if my projections yield an interesting play or two for GPP consideration I will mention it below.

Top 5 Picks

  1. Corey Kluber vs Blue Jays — $12,400
  2. Clayton Kershaw vs Braves — $13,600
  3. Stephen Strasburg — @ Diamondbacks — $11,300
  4. Jose Quintana vs Cardinals — $9,700
  5. Michael Wacha @ Cubs — $9,000

Cash Game Strategy

Quite the high-quality options for cash games today. I expect to see ownership all over the place with so many high-end plays. I’m going to try and shove Kluber and Kershaw into the same lineup, which leaves me with $3,000/player. If I can’t swing it, I’ll drop down to Kluber + Quintana — it’s all a matter of how many cheap bats are sitting atop their respective lineups.

GPP Considerations

Most lineups are going to go Kluber + Quintana or Kershaw + Quintana. I love going Kluber/Kershaw + Wacha here to counter. Taking the opposing pitcher to a chalky SP gives you a little bit of leverage because if the chalk stumbles, your SP is in prime position for a win.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@APFantasySports) for more advice or to reach out for further questions. Or email me at APFantasySports@gmail.com.

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