X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (4/5/17): MLB DFS Advice

It's always interesting to see how Coors changes teams owned percentages. For example, the Rockies had a great matchup last night, and they were only owned around 10-15%, but they always seem to be owned closer to 40% in Coors.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/5/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings. 

You can read our FanDuel and Yahoo DFS lineup picks as well. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @BalesSJustin.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Philadelphia Phillies v. Brandon Finnegan 

The Phillies are a sneaky stack tonight. They aren't very expensive, and they get a great matchup against Finnegan, who struggled to keep the ball in the park last season at home. This game opened at even, but it's set at 9 runs, and they Phillies have a few guys who can dominate left-handed pitching. They'll likely go underowned, and this is the type of stack that can win you a tournament.

Colorado Rockies v. Wily Peralta 

The Rockies aren't nearly as sneaky, but they tend to go underowned when they aren't playing at home. They get an elite matchup against Peralta, who enters this slate with one of the worst WHIP, K/9, and HR/9 of all pitchers. The Rockies are slight favorites in a game set at 9 runs, and they can be used in all leagues.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Jacob deGrom - vs ATL ($10,600)

This isn't a slate to save money at pitcher. deGrom had an elite 2.11 ERA and a 10.3 K/9 at home last season. He gets a great matchup against the Braves tonight, and he's a -194 favorite in a game set at only 7 runs. He's an elite option.

Rich Hill - vs SDP ($10,800)

Hill is coming off one of the most under-appreciated seasons in MLB history. He was throwing at an elite level, and he enters this game with one of the best WHIP, K/9, and HR/9 on the slate. He's a huge -245 favorite in a game set at only 7 runs, and he can be used in all leagues.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Gary Sanchez - at TB ($4,400)

Sanchez is an easy pick tonight. He is the most powerful catcher on the slate, and he gets a matchup against Cobb, who enters this game with a ridiculous 2.1 HR/9. Home runs are difficult to predict, but Sanchez is a good bet tonight.

First Base (1B)

Paul Goldschmidt - vs SF ($5,000)

Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters in the MLB, and he gets that much better against left-handed pitching. He gets a matchup against Moore, who is a respectable starter, but Goldschmidt always a great option against lefties.

Second Base (2B)

Cesar Hernandez - at CIN ($3,600)

Hernandez has decent power for a second baseman, but he also comes with elite speed. He has also been a slightly better hitter against left-handed pitchers. He gets a great matchup against Finnegan tonight, and Hernandez is a crucial part of a Phillies stack.

Shortstop (SS)

Asdrubal Cabrera - vs ATL ($3,700)

Cabrera had a huge Opening Day for the Mets, and he'll be looking to continue that against his former teammate, Bartolo Colon. He's a shortstop that comes with sneaky power, and he was a better hitter at home last season, as 18 of his 23 home runs came in New York. He can be used in all leagues.

Third Base (3B)

Nolan Arenado - at MIL ($5,000)

Arenado is a must start in a Rockies stack. He's a powerful player, who gets a great matchup against Peralta, who has struggled with his HR/9. Arenado is a consistent hitter with tremendous upside, and he can be used in all leagues.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Andrew Benintendi - vs PIT ($4,000)

Benintendi got started right where he left off on Opening Day, and it won't be long before he is priced with some of the best outfielders in the MLB. He displayed good power in his limited time in the Majors, and he's hitting in one of the best offenses in the MLB. He's an elite option in all leagues.

Mitch Haniger - at HOU ($3,600)

Haniger showed well in Spring Training, and he's expected to his second in the Mariners lineup. He gets a great matchup against Morton tonight, as well. He certainly comes with some risk, but he comes with more than enough upside to be considered in GPPs.

 

MLB News & Injury Alerts

 

Full Season MLB & DFS Premium Pass

Get a Premium Pass for the entire MLB season - including the playoffs - for only $49.99.

That's over 200 days of Premium DFS, delivered every single day:

  • DFS lineup picks and cheat sheets for FanDuel, DraftKings and Yahoo - seven days a week
  • Six expert lineups: FanDuel, DraftKings, Yahoo and Stacks of the Day - seven days a week
  • Top DFS value plays, avoids and injury updates - seven days a week
  • Lineup tools: daily premium hitter and pitcher matchup ratings

Sign Up Now!

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Steve Erceg20 mins ago

Losses Third Consecutive Fight
Drew Dober30 mins ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres40 mins ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Harry Hall42 mins ago

Bounced Back In Houston Last Week
NFL47 mins ago

Denver To Take A Running Back In The Draft
CJ Vergara50 mins ago

Gets Submitted
Ryan Fox56 mins ago

Showing Improvement Heading Into The Valero Texas Open
Édgar Cháirez57 mins ago

Edgar Chairez Gets Submission Win At UFC Mexico City
Courtland Sutton1 hour ago

"No Timeline" On Courtland Sutton Extension
Dairon Blanco1 hour ago

Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Vince Morales1 hour ago

Drops Decision At UFC Mexico City
Raul Rosas Jr.1 hour ago

Gets Decision Win At UFC Mexico City
New York Jets1 hour ago

Jets To Wait On Contract Extensions For Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner
Tobias Myers1 hour ago

Throws Sim Game, Nearing Rehab Assignment
Saimon Oliveira1 hour ago

Still Winless In The UFC
Brandon Woodruff1 hour ago

Set For Sim Game On Tuesday
David Martinez2 hours ago

Wins His UFC Debut
Jameson Williams2 hours ago

Detroit To Exercise Jameson Williams' Fifth-Year Option
Aaron Civale2 hours ago

Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Colton Cowser2 hours ago

To Miss At Least Six Weeks
Kevin Borjas2 hours ago

Earns His First UFC Win
Gunnar Henderson2 hours ago

Expected To Return On Thursday
Brandon Aiyuk2 hours ago

49ers Expected To Hold Brandon Aiyuk
Ronaldo Rodríguez2 hours ago

Ronaldo Rodriguez Suffers His First UFC Loss
Joel Dahmen2 hours ago

Scores Top-20 Finish At Texas Children's Houston Open
Jacob Bridgeman2 hours ago

Had Some Rest Heading Into The Valero
Sami Valimaki2 hours ago

Finishes Fourth At Texas Children's Houston Open
Maverick McNealy2 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 32nd At Texas Children’s Houston Open
Tom Kim2 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 36th At Valspar Championship
Rickie Fowler2 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 52nd At Texas Children’s Houston Open
Bud Cauley2 hours ago

Finishes Tied For Fourth At Valspar Championship
Sam Burns3 hours ago

Misses The Cut At Valspar Championship
Daniel Berger3 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 20th At The PLAYERS Championship
Ludvig Aberg3 hours ago

Misses The Cut At The PLAYERS Championship
Kyle Teel4 hours ago

Enjoys Strong Debut Weekend In Charlotte
J.T. Realmuto4 hours ago

Batting Fourth On Monday
Jacob Misiorowski4 hours ago

Strikes Out Seven Across Five Shutout Frames
Trea Turner4 hours ago

Still Out With Back Spasms
Drew Gilbert4 hours ago

Hits 7-Day Injured List
Heston Kjerstad4 hours ago

Due For More Action Against Righties
Treylon Burks4 hours ago

Unlikely To Be Ready For Training Camp
Colby Thomas4 hours ago

Enjoying Hot Start
Rhett Lowder4 hours ago

Throwing Off Mound
Ryan O'Hearn4 hours ago

Out Of The Lineup Against Lefty
Keenan Allen4 hours ago

Chargers Not Ruling Out Reuniting With Keenan Allen
Adrian Del Castillo5 hours ago

Placed On 7-Day Injured List
Breece Hall5 hours ago

Could Be Part Of Committee In 2025
James Cook5 hours ago

Bills Not Close To Extension With James Cook
Kyle Isbel5 hours ago

Out Of The Lineup Monday
Tyreek Hill5 hours ago

Dolphins Planning On Tyreek Hill Being Part Of Their Future
Jonathan India5 hours ago

Back In At The Hot Corner
Baltimore Ravens5 hours ago

Ravens Expected To Draft A Kicker
Mark Andrews5 hours ago

Ravens Expect Mark Andrews Back In 2025
Lamar Jackson5 hours ago

Ravens Have Had Early Extension Talks With Lamar Jackson
Christopher Bell6 hours ago

Powers His Way To A Second-Place Finish At Martinsville
Chase Elliott6 hours ago

Strong Martinsville Performance Ends With A Top-Five Finish
Kyle Larson6 hours ago

Collects A Top-Five Finish At Martinsville
William Byron6 hours ago

Places 22nd After Struggles At Martinsville
Nick Kurtz6 hours ago

Enjoying Hot Start At Triple-A
Joey Logano7 hours ago

Claims His First 2025 Top-10 Finish After Up-And-Down Performance
Coby Mayo7 hours ago

Goes Deep On Sunday
Chase Dollander7 hours ago

Strikes Out Five In Triple-A Debut
Tyler Reddick7 hours ago

Fails To Place In The Top 10 At Martinsville
Joseph Woll10 hours ago

Stands Tall On Sunday
UTA10 hours ago

Alex Kerfoot Leads The Way In Sunday's Victory
Tristan Jarry10 hours ago

Shuts The Door On Ottawa On Sunday
Sebastian Aho11 hours ago

Busy In Sunday's Victory
Anze Kopitar11 hours ago

Tallies Three Helpers On Sunday
Troy Terry11 hours ago

Exits Early On Sunday
Denny Hamlin12 hours ago

Silences Doubters After Crew-Chief Change
Ty Gibbs12 hours ago

Earns Best 2025 Finish At Martinsville Despite Failing Cool Suit
Ross Chastain12 hours ago

Has A Great Day At Martinsville
Chase Briscoe12 hours ago

Has Solid Run At Martinsville
Erik Jones12 hours ago

Disqualified At Martinsville For Weight Violation
Isaiah Hartenstein20 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Monday
Jaylin Williams20 hours ago

Could Miss Monday's Game
Chet Holmgren20 hours ago

Uncertain For Monday
Jonathan Kuminga20 hours ago

Won't Return On Sunday
LeBron James20 hours ago

Expected To Suit Up Monday
Zach Wilson21 hours ago

Still Views Himself As A Starter
New York Giants22 hours ago

Victor Dimukeje Signs With Giants
Dallas Cowboys22 hours ago

Brian Schottenheimer Optimistic About Deal With Micah Parsons
Lane Hutson23 hours ago

Continues Special Campaign With Hat Trick Of Assists
Trae Young23 hours ago

Playing Versus Milwaukee
Anfernee Simons23 hours ago

Cleared For Action Versus The Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo24 hours ago

Available On Sunday Night
Nick Suzuki24 hours ago

Notches Three Points In Sunday's Win
Robby Fabbri24 hours ago

Not Expected To Return This Season
Jacob Trouba24 hours ago

Could Be An Option Sunday
Jalen Brunson24 hours ago

Cleared For Basketball Activities
Jordan Staal1 day ago

Will Not Play On Sunday
Jerami Grant1 day ago

Out Again On Sunday
Evgeni Malkin1 day ago

Out Against Senators
Tobias Harris1 day ago

Probable Versus Minnesota
Justin Fields1 day ago

Aaron Glenn Thinks Justin Fields Is Ready To Break Out
Dennis Schröder1 day ago

Dennis Schroder Expected To Face The Timberwolves
Cade Cunningham1 day ago

Doubtful For Sunday Night
Mark Williams1 day ago

Ruled Out Versus The Pels
Dak Prescott1 day ago

"Doing Great" In Rehab From Hamstring Surgery
Jacksonville Jaguars1 day ago

Fred Johnson Signs With Jacksonville
Tennessee Titans1 day ago

Titans Still Entertaining Calls For No. 1 Overall Pick
Karel Vejmelka1 day ago

Makes 17th Consecutive Start Sunday
Arvid Soderblom1 day ago

Tries To End Four-Game Skid Sunday
Alec Martinez1 day ago

Misses Fourth Consecutive Game
Robert Bortuzzo1 day ago

Activated From Injured Reserve
Olli Määttä1 day ago

Olli Maatta Considered A Game-Time Call Sunday
Logan Thompson1 day ago

Starts Against Sabres Sunday
Rasmus Dahlin1 day ago

A Game-Time Call Sunday
Cameron Payne1 day ago

Ruled Out On Sunday
Miles McBride1 day ago

Remains Out On Sunday
Scoot Henderson1 day ago

Out On Sunday
Brandon Aiyuk1 day ago

Deadline Coming For Brandon Aiyuk
Anfernee Simons1 day ago

May Miss Sunday's Game
Ty Jerome1 day ago

Out Again On Sunday
Kawhi Leonard1 day ago

Sitting On Sunday Afternoon
Josh Berry1 day ago

Has Top-10 Upside At Martinsville
Joey Logano1 day ago

Don't Overlook Joey Logano This Weekend
Ryan Preece1 day ago

Could Get First Three-Race Top-10 Streak Of His Career
Chase Elliott1 day ago

Looking To Continue Great Runs At Martinsville
Christopher Bell1 day ago

Wins Pole At Martinsville, But Can He Stay Up There?
Ryan Blaney1 day ago

Fast In Practice But Skeptical About Car
Leon Draisaitl1 day ago

Leads The Way In Return
Artemi Panarin1 day ago

Scores Twice On Saturday
Denny Hamlin1 day ago

New Crew Chief Has Terrible Martinsville Record
Austin Cindric1 day ago

Martinsville Is Austin Cindric's Best Short Track
Kyle Busch1 day ago

Short-Track Performance At Richard Childress Racing Is Pretty Dire
Brad Keselowski1 day ago

If Brad Keselowski Has Any Speed Whatsoever, He's A Killer DFS Option
Dereck Lively II2 days ago

Ruled Out Versus Chicago
Steve Erceg3 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Brandon Moreno3 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres3 days ago

Set For Co-Main Event
Drew Dober3 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Mexico City
Joe Pyfer3 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum3 days ago

Set For Middleweight Matchup
Vince Morales3 days ago

In Dire Need Of Victory
Raul Rosas Jr.3 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Saimon Oliveira3 days ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
David Martinez3 days ago

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Jhonattan Vegas5 days ago

Not A Good Play At Houston Open
Gary Woodland5 days ago

A Dark-Horse Candidate At Houston Open
Nick Taylor5 days ago

Keep An Eye On Nick Taylor At Houston Open
Mackenzie Hughes5 days ago

Avoid Mackenzie Hughes At Houston Open
Nicolai Hojgaard5 days ago

Looking To Rebound At Houston Open
Scottie Scheffler5 days ago

Returns To Houston Looking For Year's First Victory
Rory McIlroy5 days ago

Making Additional Start At Houston Open To Prepare For Augusta
Doug Ghim5 days ago

Looking For Iron Form In Houston
Aaron Rai5 days ago

Keep An Eye On Aaron Rai At Houston Open
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF