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DraftKings MLB Picks For October 14-15

ByMike Marteny|
Oct 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning during game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning during game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

DraftKings MLB Picks For October 14-15

We are down to the final four baseball teams. None of them have reached the World Series since Cleveland in 1997! We will have some new faces on the grandest stage in baseball this year!. DraftKings still gives us DFS players our fix by combining

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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. The highest scorer of the day could be someone with no experience against his opponent. 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. The best lineups usually have a mix of proven stats and hot players. Check out this post from Matt McGarvey for great tips about whether to use a hot player in DFS or not.

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Sep 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (25) throws the ball against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (25) throws the ball against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Best Bets:

Jon Lester ($11,700): Lester is expensive because he is worth it. He had a superb second half and a great start against the Giants in the NLDS. The Dodgers are only hitting .174 against Lester in 115 at bats without a home run and have scored just seven runs. They have also struck out 29 times. This could be another dominant performance for Lester.

Marco Estrada ($8,200): Estrada may be the lesser of four evils tonight. Cleveland is hitting .281 against him in 57 at bats with an alarming six homers, but they only have ten runs and have struck out 12 times. Seeing all of the other past stats, Estrada’s don’t look all that bad. Especially when you consider that two of the homers and three of the runs are from the injured Michael Brantley and the suspended Marlon Byrd.

Honorable Mention:

Corey Kluber ($10,300): The .281 average that the Blue Jays have on Kluber isn’t the bad part. The 19 runs scored in just 96 at bats are what will have me steering clear of Kluber. The 21 strikeouts are nice, but that many runs off of a supposed ace is very hard to ignore. The Jays have hit him ver hard.

Kenta Maeda ($7,700): The Dodgers have not made an official announcement yet, but it appears as though Maeda will start Game 1 of the NLCS since Clayton Kershaw picked up the save last night. Maeda has never faced the Cubs, and his first career post-season start left a lot to be desired. He gave up four runs in three innings. I would stay away from this. The Cubs are here for a reason.

Next: More Notes For 10-14

Oct 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) slides safely across home to score the winning run in the 10th inning in a 7-6 win over Texas Rangers to give the Jays a sweep of the 2016 ALDS at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) slides safely across home to score the winning run in the 10th inning in a 7-6 win over Texas Rangers to give the Jays a sweep of the 2016 ALDS at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

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Jose Bautista ($4,000) has three hits in nine at bats with a walk, a double, and four RBI against Corey Kluber. Josh Donaldson ($4,700) is 6-16(.375) with three walks, a homer, and five RBI. Russell Martin ($3,100) only has two hits in ten at bats against Kluber, but they are both homers and he has driven in four. Melvin Upton Jr’s ($3,000) only hit off of Kluber in three at bats is a solo shot.

Howie Kendrick ($2,700) is 7-31(.226) with two walks, four doubles, and five RBI against Jon Lester. Andre Ethier ($2,900) has two singles in four at bats with a pair of RBI against Lester.

Coco Crisp ($3,500) is 2-3 with a double, a walk, and a solo homer against Marco Estrada. Rajai Davis ($3,600) also has two hits in three at bats with a triple, a homer, and two RBI. Carlos Santana ($4,600) has three hits in five at bats with a solo homer.

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