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MLB DFS Picks – Standouts: August 17th

By Matt McGarvey

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 06: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees slides in to score a run as Kevan Smith #36 of the Chicago White Sox takes the throw in the 5th inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 06: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees slides in to score a run as Kevan Smith #36 of the Chicago White Sox takes the throw in the 5th inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 06: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees slides in to score a run as Kevan Smith #36 of the Chicago White Sox takes the throw in the 5th inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) MLB DFS Picks
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 06: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees slides in to score a run as Kevan Smith #36 of the Chicago White Sox takes the throw in the 5th inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) MLB DFS Picks /

MLB DFS Picks – Standouts: August 17th

Tonight’s MLB DFS Picks slate features 14 games with, Texas (6.1), Texas (5.9), Boston (5.5), Los Angeles (5.3), and New York (5.2), holding the best projected team totals. With high-priced pitchers like, Max Scherzer, Carlos Carrasco, and Charlie Morton available, finding value will be critical for success tonight. We’ll be aiming to highlight MLB DFS picks from the perspective of batted ball data, batter splits, and stolen base upside.

MLB DFS Picks: Batted Ball Stats

Brett Gardner – DK $4400, FD $3100

Brett Gardner is not only extremely underpriced on FanDuel tonight, but he’s on the good side of a lefty vs. righty split, and has been hitting the ball much better of late. By looking at his fantasy production you may not be able to tell so, but his plate appearances have been stronger than normal. In the last 15 days, his batted ball distance is up 25 feet, his exit velocity is up 3 MPH, and his hard hit percentage is up 9%, over his yearly average.

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Batter Splits

Bryce Harper – DK $5400, FD $4500

Bryce Harper will draw an attractive matchup tonight, as he faces the righty, Dan Straily. Harper is much better against right-handed pitching, with a .382 wOBA split (.021 better than when facing a lefty) and a .276 ISO split (.060 better than when facing a lefty). Harper is extremely expensive of both sites, but should be considered if extra salary is available.

Didi Gregorius – DK $4700, FD $3900

The total for this game has been creeping up all day, and Didi Gregorius could be a beneficiary. Didi will draw an advantageous matchup tonight as he faces the righty, Marcus Stroman. Did is much better against right-handed pitching, with a .341 wOBA split (.015 better than when facing a lefty) and a .220 ISO split (.062 better than when facing a lefty).

Stolen Base Upside

Whit Merrifield – DK $4000, FD $3600

Well, Whit Merrifield wasn’t able to get it done on the base paths last night, but he’ll find himself in another interesting matchup tonight. Merrifield will face the righty, James Shields, who has surrendered 14 stolen bases over the course of 157 innings pitched this year. This should benefit Merrifield who has stolen 26 bases this year, tied for sixth most in the majors.

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