MLB DFS SP Picks — 7/23
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
- Corey Kluber vs Blue Jays — $12,400
- Clayton Kershaw vs Braves — $13,600
- Stephen Strasburg — @ Diamondbacks — $11,300
- Jose Quintana vs Cardinals — $9,700
- 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.
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