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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/27/16): MLB DFS Advice

By Keith Allison on Flickr (Originally posted to Flickr as "Matt Shoemaker") [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Welcome to Week 13 of MLB on DraftKings. It's a brand new week on DraftKings and another chance to hit it big. We have a smaller slate on tap (10 games) starting at 7:05 ET.

As for Vegas insights, the only heavy moneyline favorites tonight are the Cubs (-23o), Giants (-175), and Indians (-171). The contests with the highest over/unders are the Blue Jays-Rockies (12.5) and Rangers-Yankees (9.5).

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/27/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on DraftKings.

 

DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Rangers versus Ivan Nova

Nova has been awful lately, posting a 6.88 ERA and .932 OPS against in his last six starts. Things don't get any easier today versus the AL-leading Rangers who have been clicking since the return of Shin-soo Choo. They scored 23 runs in their showdown with Boston this weekend and I expect it to continue today. While everyone stacks Coors, target this game.

Phillies versus Robbie Ray

If you want to afford Jake Arrieta and win a tourney, you're going to need a unique stack. This has the opportunity to be a cheap offensive boon, given the Phillies recent offense outburst (5.2 runs/game in last five games). Robbie Ray owns a 5.89 ERA at Chase Field, and while the Phillies stick versus lefties, some recent additions to the lineup (Tommy Joseph, Peter Bourjos) fare well versus LHP. Don't hitch all your wagons to this play, but keep them in mind when considering value options.

Also Consider: Blue Jays versus Jon Gray

 

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Jake Arrieta (SP, CHC) $13,700

Yes, he costs a ton, but it'll be worth the ticket price. Arrieta has been a workhouse all year and the Reds are porous versus right-handers; their .693 OPS versus RHP is 26th in baseball, while their .292 OBP is 28th. Arrieta is safe for 50/50 deployment.

Matt Shoemaker (SP, LAA) - $9,900

Shoemaker continues to dominate. He has a 2.50 ERA and 39/4 K/BB ratio in June, although there's only one win to show for it. I'll continue to recommend Shoemaker until he shows any signs of regression.

Daniel Mengden (SP, OAK) - $7,500

Mengden hasn't earned the recognition he deserves for his strong debut, posting a 3.00 ERA and 21/6 K/BB ratio in his first three starts. Home runs have been a bit of a problem (three in 18.0 IP) but the Giants only have 41 HR versus righties, 29th in baseball. Consider Mengden for tourney purposes.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Nick Hundley (C, COL) - $3,200

This is much too cheap for Coors exposure. He is averaging 13.2 DraftKings points in his last five games and again, it's Coors Field.

 

First Base (1B)

Prince Fielder (1B, TEX) - $3,300

Believe it or not, Fielder has put together a solid stretch of games. He has averaged 19 FanDuel points in his last three contests and gets a date with the short porch at Yankees Stadium. The price tag is what makes this appealing.

Second Base (2B)

Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - $4,200

Forsythe has cooled down since his return to the lineup (.257 in June) but he still loves facing lefties. He has a .375/.405/675 slash versus them this year and Eduardo Rodriguez has been inconsistent since joining the Red Sox rotation.

 

Shortstop (SS)

Francisco Lindor (SS, CLE) - $4,800

This feels like a day to pay up at shortstop on DK. Lindor has been fantastic in June (.322/.374/.609) and is coming off a 29-point outing on Sunday.

 

Third Base (3B)

Evan Longoria (3B, ARI) - $4,700

Longo has a 1.005 OPS with nine HR in the month of June and has fared well versus LHP in his career, including a .906 OPS this season. Look for Longo to reach the double-digit mark in homers tonight.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider for FanDuel

Ian Desmond (OF, TEX) - $4,800

Think Desmond is determined to make up his previous financial miscues? He continues to put up MVP-type numbers in June (.376/.433/.624) and is 3-for-5 with a HR versus Ivan Nova.

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - $4,000

Calhoun has been solid in June (.274/.333/.505) and gets a nice matchup with a homer-prone Colin McHugh.

Shin-soo Choo (OF, TEX) - $3,800

Choo has been excellent upon his return (.298/.400/.532) and is averaging more than 20 points/game in his past four games.

Also Consider: Nomar Maraza (OF, TEX) - $3,400 and Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - $2,200

 

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