Jun 23, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) gets gatorade dumped on him after the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Daily Fantasy Baseball: DraftKings Picks for June 24
Welcome back to the best place to get DAILY expert fantasy baseball picks for DraftKings. The results for our picks last night speak for themselves:
Pitchers:
– Madison Bumgarner (SF) home vs. SD for $11,200: 36.9 FP, 3.3 FP/$1K
– Chris Archer (TB) home vs. TOR for $9,800: 31.6 FP, 3.2 FP/$1K
Hitters:
– OF Billy Hamilton (CIN) at PIT (Locke) for $4,200: 20 FP, 4.8 FP/$1K
– 2B Jose Altuve (HOU) at LAA for $3,900: 7 FP, 1.8 FP/$1K
– 3B/2B Aaron Hill (ARZ) at COL for $3,900: 2 FP, 0.5 FP/$1K
– OF Kole Calhoun (LAA) home vs. HOU for $3,700: 3 FP, 0.8 FP/$1K
Next: Picks for the Wednesday, June 24th DraftKings Contests
Jun 23, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
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My selections are tailored toward DraftKings scoring system but these picks can also be helpful in H2H formats with daily rosters where some of my recommended players may be available to pick up off the Waiver Wire. Also, a majority of these selections would also be recommended for FanDuel, but you should first understand the differences between each baseball scoring system before plugging players in both.
Here are my best picks for DraftKings lineups in the full slate of MLB Games on Wednesday, June 24th. The Early slate (5 MLB games) starts at 12:10 p.m. while the regular Evening contests (10 games) starts at 7:05 p.m.
Good Luck!
Next: Early Pitchers
Early Pitchers:
Jun 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers (43) throws out a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Sale (CWS) home at MIN for $12,600: Sale has been absolutely stellar, going 6-3 with a 2.74 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and an incredible 119 Ks in 88 2/3 IP. Averaging 27.4 FPPG, he is coming off a 44.8 FP effort vs. TEX. He faced the Twins on 5/23, getting 10 K and allowing only 3 runs over 8 IP for 27.8 FP. Sale faces them again today as a -135 road favorite. The star lefty is on an unprecedented role, with 10 or more strikeouts in his last 6 games. Ignore the price tag and draft him.
Lance McCullers (TB) at LAA for $7,700: The young, talented Astros righty has been has been effective in seven 2015 starts with a 3-2 record and 2.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 46 K in 40 1/3 IP. He has averaged 21.3 FPPG this year at an average salary of around $6,400. McCullers will face the Angels who are hitting just .243 vs. RHP, which is 22nd in the majors. McCullers is a steal here at this price.
Next: Late Pitchers
Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Late Pitchers
Gerrit Cole (PIT) at CIN for $10,500: Cole (11-2, 1.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 97 Ks in 91 IP) is having a great season and is on quite a role, with an impressive 23 FPPG this year. He has been extremely consistent as only once in his last 11 starts has he put up less than 20.2 FP in a game. The Pirates are at home in pitcher-friendly PNC Park as a huge -190 favorite vs. the Reds.
Jordan Zimmerman (WAS) home vs. ATL for $7,800: Zimmerman (5-5, 3.75 ERA, 13.5 FPPG) has been decent for the Nationals, and faces the offensively challenged Braves (without Freddie Freeman) as a -155 favorite. He is coming off a good outing last time out vs. TB on 6/17 with 8 Ks over 7 IP for 20.4 FP at $7,600. On an evening slate that is thin with top-line SP, Zimmerman is a safe bet to get you around 20 FP tonight.
Next: Early Hitters
Jun 22, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates with catcher James McCann (34) after scoring in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Early Hitters
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1B/3B Miguel Cabrera (DET) at CLE (Carrasco) for $5,000: Cabrera is having an MVP-type season with a .350 BA, 15 HR, and 52 RBI along with 9.9 FPPG. He faces Carlos Carrasco (11 ER, 27 H/BB over 16 1/3 IP in his last 3 starts) against whom he is hitting .375 (9 for 24) lifetime with a home run. Plus, Cabrera is red-hot, with multi-hit games in 8 of his last 11. You may want to go with a stack around Cabrera and the Tigers as they are in the only game in the early slate with a Vegas total line higher than 8.
OF Michael Brantley (CLE) home vs. DET (Verlander) for $4,400: The Indian star has hit .294 with 26 R, 4 HR, 36 RBI, and 8 SBs in 60 games for a respectable 8.8 FPPG. He is batting .321 (18 for 56) lifetime with 5 SB vs. Verlander (6.17, 1.37 WHIP in 2015), who has not pitched well since coming off the DL to start his season. Take advantage of this L/R matchup and expect 15+ FP today.
Next: Late Hitters
Jun 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez (13) knocks in a run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Late Hitters:
SS Hanley Ramirez (BOS) home vs. BAL (Norris) for $4,600: Ramirez (.273 BA, 15 HRs, 37 RBI) is on a tear, going 5 for 11 with 2 HRs in his last 3 games. He has a great matchup vs. Bud Norris (7.57 ERA, 1.64 WHIP in 9 starts) which he has a .400 BA against (6 for 15) with a home run. At home in a hitter-friendly Fenway Park, he and the Red Sox could blow up (8.5 game run line) and should be strongly considered to anchor your hitters on Wednesday night.
OF Jason Heyward (STL) at MIA (Latos) for $3,700: Heyward has recovered from a poor start and is now at .279, 3 HR, 23 RBI, and 8 SB in 65 games. He is on a 5 game hitting streak going 11 for 20 with 2 HRs and an incredible 16.2 FPPG. He faces Matt Latos (5.37 ERA, 1.54 ERA) and holds a 5 for 14 mark against him. Hitting in the heart of the Cardinal order, get Heyward while he’s hot and still available at a decent price.
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