Top Pitchers
David Price - $11,600
Let's face it. If you don't pick Price, your opponent(s) will and you're gonna end up being sorry you didn't. Price features a 2.50 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP. He has 88 strikeouts in 14 starts, and looks to continue his dominance against the Indians in Cleveland. Weirdly enough, Price has pitched better in away games, posting a 1.92 ERA and a .203 BAA. Price does not walk many hitters (only 21 on the entire season) and can strikeout the side when he is locked in. You will be sure to get a quality outing from Price.
Madison Bumgarner - $11,200
I don't know what it is, but I've always had a soft spot for the Giants; they always seem to find a way to win. Like Price, Bumgarner has 88 strikeouts in 14 games. One thing that is nice about Bumgarner is his consistency; he rarely ever gives up more than three earned runs a game. He has great control, posting a season 1.07 WHIP. One other thing to remember when considering Bumgarner is that, unlike some of these other elite pitchers up for grabs, he will be pitching in a pitcher's park against an anemic offensive team in the San Diego Padres.
Zach Greinke - $10,500
If you're still not convinced with Bumgarner, you may wanna take a safer and slightly cheaper bet in Greinke. Although Greinke is nothing overly special, he is consistent and attacks hitters. He owns a season 1.81 ERA (3rd best in baseball) and a 0.94 WHIP (also 3rd best). Opponents are hitting just .211 against him. So what's the catch? Greinke will be pitching against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, a hitter's park. With a hot lineup featuring Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, Greinke may find himself in trouble.
Top Hitters
Kevin Pillar - $3,500
Although he is hitting near the bottom of the lineup, Pillar may be a great cheap pickup for another outfield spot. He posts a .500 batting average in his past seven games is one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball.
Miguel Cabrera - $5,000
Although $5,000 may be a lot, it's a very low amount for Cabrera's value. Cabrera is swinging a hot bat, hitting .421 with a .577 OBP in his last seven games. Cabrera also has absolutely owned the Indians this season, hitting .598 against the division rival. If you can afford him, you will not be disappointed.
Brock Holt - $3,800
Holt, along with Dustin Pedroia and Mookie Betts, is holding the Red Sox offense together. He has been on fire of late, hitting .462 with a .517 OBP in his past seven games. Take this kid into consideration - especially facing the right-handed Ubaldo Jiminez. Holt will be hitting second in the lineup tonight in Boston.
Joey Butler - $3,700
Talk about a hot bat. Butler is hitting .338 this season with a .375 OBP. He will be hitting second in the lineup tonight against knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Except a lot of long balls at the Trop tonight.
Tip: Something I've learned from DraftKings is to incorporate as many leadoff/number two hitters as possible. Not only do they get more plate appearances than other players, but they are also typically the fastest baserunners on the team. Remember, a stolen base in DK is worth 5 points. A scored run is worth 4. Gose, who I've mentioned above, is a perfect example of this.
Kevin Pillar - $3,500
Although he is hitting near the bottom of the lineup, Pillar may be a great cheap pickup for another outfield spot. He posts a .500 batting average in his past seven games is one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball.
Miguel Cabrera - $5,000
Although $5,000 may be a lot, it's a very low amount for Cabrera's value. Cabrera is swinging a hot bat, hitting .421 with a .577 OBP in his last seven games. Cabrera also has absolutely owned the Indians this season, hitting .598 against the division rival. If you can afford him, you will not be disappointed.
Brock Holt - $3,800
Holt, along with Dustin Pedroia and Mookie Betts, is holding the Red Sox offense together. He has been on fire of late, hitting .462 with a .517 OBP in his past seven games. Take this kid into consideration - especially facing the right-handed Ubaldo Jiminez. Holt will be hitting second in the lineup tonight in Boston.
Joey Butler - $3,700
Talk about a hot bat. Butler is hitting .338 this season with a .375 OBP. He will be hitting second in the lineup tonight against knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Except a lot of long balls at the Trop tonight.
Tip: Something I've learned from DraftKings is to incorporate as many leadoff/number two hitters as possible. Not only do they get more plate appearances than other players, but they are also typically the fastest baserunners on the team. Remember, a stolen base in DK is worth 5 points. A scored run is worth 4. Gose, who I've mentioned above, is a perfect example of this.
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