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Late FanDuel Lineups For June 13

By Mike Marteny

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Jun 7, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) in the second inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Only five games populate the late slate on FanDuel tonight, leaving us with fewer options that have stats to back it up. Who are the best? Let’s check the stats!

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NOTE: these picks are based solely on statistics. Some players have never faced their opponents, or have very little experience against them. I am not saying that none of those are good picks. This is based on statistical analysis only. If you have a gut feeling, then by all means, follow that. This is not an exact science. I just provide the facts.

Here is my late FanDuel lineups for June 13:

Pitchers:

Best Bet:

Zack Greinke, Dodgers ($10,400): Greinke has flat out dominated the Padres. The current roster is hitting just .198 off of Greinke in 187 at bats with one homer and 57 strikeouts. Spend the money here, folks.

If You’re Cheap:

C.J. Wilson, Angels ($7,700): Yes, he is the next pitcher down the list, but he is also $2,700 cheaper. And I wouldn’t play anyone else tonight. Wilson is even a tough sell considering how inconsistent he has been at times, but he historically pitches well against the A’s. They are only hitting .220 off of him in 177 at bats. That said, he only has 38 strikeouts and has given up five long balls and 28 runs.

Stay Away:

Ian Kennedy, Padres ($7,200): As if his horrible 2015 isn’t enough to chase you away, the Dodgers are hitting .289 off of him with ten homers and 34 runs scored in 225 at bats. I would rather gamble with Kyle Hendricks or Kendall Graveman if you must go against the grain.

Catcher:

Best Bet:

Brian McCann, Yankees ($3,700): McCann does only have two hits in ten at bats against Bud Norris, but he has also walked twice, and one of those hits was a two run homer. Norris is known for giving up gopher balls, and McCann has the warehouse to aim for in right.

If You’re Cheap:

Tucker Barnhart, Reds ($2,300): Barnhart is 2 for 5 with a walk off of Kyle Hendricks, so look for  him to get the start behind the plate. He is a decent cheap option at catcher where no one really stands out.

Next: How Does The Infield Look?

Jun 2, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

First Base:

Best Bet:

Anthony Rizzo, Cubs ($4,500): Rizzo has hammered Mike Leake so far in his career. He is 10 for 35 with three walks, two doubles, two homers, and five RBI off of him. Look for him to add to those totals in some way.

If You’re Cheap:

Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers ($3,400): At this price, AGon is a bargain. Especially considering his 12 for 44 with four walks, four doubles, three homers, and eight RBI off of Ian Kennedy.

Second Base:

Best Bet:

Howie Kendrick, Dodgers ($3,300): Kendrick is only 3 for 11 off of Kennedy, but two of those hits were for extra bases in a double and a home run. He has also driven in a pair against Kennedy.

If You’re Cheap:

Stephen Drew, Yankees ($2,600): Drew has hit Bud Norris hard. He is 8 for 22 with six walks, two doubles, a triple, a homer, and four RBI off of him over the years. Expect more of the same tonight.

Shortstop:

Best Bet:

Starlin Castro, Cubs ($2,600): Castro is another Cub that is usually happy to see Mike Leake. Castro is 14 for 49 with three walks, three doubles, a triple, and seven RBI off of Leake. He might complete the career cycle tonight since he has found a power stroke.

If You’re Cheap:

J.J. Hardy, Orioles ($2,200): Hardy has had no problems with C.C. Sabathia. Hardy is 10 for 29 with a walk, five doubles, a homer, and six RBI with only three strikeouts against the big lefty.

Third Base:

Best Bet:

Jake Lamb, Diamondbacks ($3,100): This is a small sample size, but Lamb is 3 for 5 with three walks, a double, a homer, and four RBI off of Ryan Vogelsong already in his career. This doesn’t look like a fluke!

If You’re Cheap:

Justin Turner, Dodgers ($2,800): Turner is an impressive 7 for 14 with four doubles and three RBI off of Ian Kennedy.

Next: Let's Check The Outfield

Jun 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) gets on base by error during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Outfield:

Best Bets:

Justin Upton, Padres ($3,700): The Padres didn’t sing Upton just for his career mark against Greinke, but you couldn’t blame them if they did. Upton is 9 for 23 with four walks, two doubles, a triple, a homer, and three RBI off of him in his career.

Adam Jones, Orioles ($3,600): Jones has certainly made himself at home against Sabathia. He is 18 for 58 with four walks, four doubles, a triple, four homers and a whopping 18 RBI off of C.C. There is no reason to believe that he can’t add to it.

David Peralta, Diamondbacks ($3,000): Peralta is 5 for 9 with a walk, three doubles, a homer, and five RBI already off of Ryan Vogelsong. Enjoy the production at this price.

If You’re Cheap:

Andre Ethier, Dodgers ($2,900): Ethier has punished Kennedy as well. He is 14 for 39 with with four walks, three doubles, three homers, and seven RBI off of Kennedy. See why I told you to stay away?

Chris Coghlan, Cubs ($2,700): Sometimes hitters just have a guy’s number. One instance of that is Coghlan against Mike Leake. Coghlan has nine hits in just 11 at bats with three doubles, two homers, and five RBI. He is a sneaky play every time he draws Leake.

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