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
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (6/1/17): MLB DFS Advice

This is somewhat of a terrible day for DFS MLB. The games are broken into two slates, but neither one is sizable. There are enough games to field teams, though, and this article will focus on both slates.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/1/17. 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 DFS lineup picks as well. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @BalesSJustin. 

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 10% off using code BALLER! 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

Cleveland Indians vs Jharel Cotton

The Indians have been playing extremely well as an offense recently, as they are hitting nearly .300 over the last week. They have been a significantly better offense at home, which is where they will be playing tonight. They get a matchup against Cotton, who enters the game with a 5.57 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through eight starts. He has given up a total of six home runs in his last three games, and the Indians are -207 favorite in a game set at 8 runs. They're an elite stack on this slate.

New York Mets vs Chase Anderson 

The Mets have struggled at home this season, but they are hitting nearly .300 as a team over the last week. Over that span, they have also displayed tremendous power, as 38.6% of their hits have gone for extra-bases. They get a good matchup against Anderson, who has struggled with a 5.54 ERA and 1.62 WHIP through five road starts. The Mets are currently -140 favorites in a game set at 8.5 runs, and they're a high upside stack tonight.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Zack Greinke - at MIA ($12,700)

Greinke has looked outstanding this season, as he has a 6-3 record with a 3.24 ERA and a 9.2 K/9 through 11 starts. Surprisingly, he has been a better fantasy option at home this season, but his road stats are a bit skewed by limited starts. He gets a solid matchup against the Marlins, and Greinke is a -130 favorite in a game set at 8 runs. He's arguably the safest pitching option on this slate.

Brandon McCarthy - at STL ($9,000)

McCarthy is coming off an elite start against the Cubs, but he was pulled due to injury. He's now fully healthy and ready to make his return. He has thrown well this season, as he brings a 5-1 record, 3.62 ERA, and 8.2 K/9 into this game. He gets a decent matchup against the Cardinals, and McCarthy is a -111 favorite in a game set at 8.5 runs. He does come with some risk, but there are limited options on this slate.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Martin Maldonado - vs MIN ($2,800)

Maldonado comes with a low price tag, but he has looked good this season. Over his last 10 games, he has displayed good power for his position with a pair of home runs. He has been a fairly consistent option over that span, as well. He gets a good matchup against Adalberto Mejia, and Maldonado is a great salary relief option today.

First Base (1B)

Kendrys Morales - vs NYY ($4,800)

Morales has caught fire for the Blue Jays recently, as he's hitting over .350 with great power over his last 10 games. He has also displayed great plate disciple, as he has six walks and only two strikeouts over that span. He gets a good matchup against C.C. Sabathia, and Morales is an elite option on this slate.

Second Base (2B)

Devon Travis - vs NYY ($4,200)

Travis is another Blue Jay that has been on a tear over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .400 with surprising power. He hasn't displayed great speed during those games, but he is a player that is a threat to steal. He gets a great matchup against an aging C.C. Sabathia, and Travis can be used in all leagues.

Shortstop (SS)

JT Riddle - vs ARI ($2,700)

Riddle is a player that continues to be extremely underpriced. He's hitting over .300 over his last 10 games, and he has also displayed good power over that span. He has found a way to be a consistent option, but he's best suited for tournaments against Zack Greinke tonight.

Third Base (3B)

Travis Shaw - at NYM ($3,900)

Shaw has been playing well recently, although he has somewhat lacked power over his last 10 games. Over that span, he only has one home run, but he is hitting over .300 with a few doubles. He gets a decent matchup against Zack Wheeler, and Shaw has been playing well enough for all leagues.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Michael Conforto - vs MIL ($4,600)

Conforto has been enjoying an elite season for the Mets, and he's hitting nearly .350 with good power over his last 10 games. He isn't going to come cheap, but he gets a great matchup against Chase Anderson, and he is leading off for the Mets. He brings an elite combination of consistency and upside to the table, and Conforto can be used in all leagues.

Bradley Zimmer - vs OAK ($3,600)

Zimmer has only played a few games this season, but he has found quite a bit of success in them, especially over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .350 with good power and great speed. He has been a significantly better hitter at home this season, and he gets a great matchup against Jharel Cotton. Zimmer can be used in all leagues.

 

DFS Premium Tools & Research

Get a free trial of our powerful MLB Premium Tools. Our famous DFS Optimizer & Lineup Generator, daily Matchup Ratings, expert DFS Lineups/Cheat Sheets, and more.

Win more. Try the most advanced lineup optimizer in daily fantasy baseball.

Sign Up Now!

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Sahith Theegala25 mins ago

A Big Name To Stay Away From At Sony Open
Nick Dunlap54 mins ago

Looks To Bounce Back At Sony Open
Tom Kim2 hours ago

Making Season Debut At Sony Open
Deni Avdija2 hours ago

In Danger Of Missing Wednesday's Contest
Jerami Grant3 hours ago

Remains Unavailable Wednesday
Ben Simmons3 hours ago

Iffy For Wednesday
D'Angelo Russell3 hours ago

To Miss Second Straight Game
Karl-Anthony Towns3 hours ago

Questionable To Face Raptors
Hideki Matsuyama3 hours ago

Looks To Make History At Waialae
Tyrese Haliburton3 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Khris Middleton3 hours ago

Likely To Return To Action Wednesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo3 hours ago

Probable Wednesday
Sean Monahan4 hours ago

Exits Tuesday's Game Early
Filip Chytil4 hours ago

Exits On Tuesday With Upper-Body Injury
Brock Faber4 hours ago

Sustains Injury On Tuesday
Steven Stamkos5 hours ago

Exits Early On Tuesday
Evgeni Malkin5 hours ago

Sidelined With Upper-Body Injury
Josh Morrissey5 hours ago

Day-To-Day With Lower Body Injury
Nikola Jokic15 hours ago

Out On Tuesday Night
Kyle Kuzma15 hours ago

Exits Game Early With Calf Contusion
Brice Sensabaugh16 hours ago

Ruled Out For Tuesday
Tanner Scott16 hours ago

Mets Meet With Tanner Scott
Lauri Markkanen16 hours ago

Upgraded To Available On Tuesday
Bogdan Bogdanovic16 hours ago

Will Suit Up On Tuesday
Trae Young16 hours ago

To Play On Tuesday
Derrick White16 hours ago

Unavailable On Tuesday
Dejounte Murray17 hours ago

Upgraded To Available
Anthony Davis17 hours ago

Available For Tuesday's Contest
Justin Verlander17 hours ago

Signs One-Year Contract With San Francisco
LeBron James17 hours ago

To Play On Tuesday
Jalen Green17 hours ago

Available On Tuesday
Bilal Coulibaly17 hours ago

Set To Return Tuesday
Daniel Gafford17 hours ago

Unavailable For Dallas On Tuesday
NFL18 hours ago

Ashton Jeanty Declares For 2025 NFL Draft
Joey Daccord18 hours ago

Activated From Injured Reserve
Colin Miller18 hours ago

To Miss At Least Two Weeks
Justin Faulk18 hours ago

Rejoins Blues Lineup Against Wild
Igor Shesterkin18 hours ago

Remains Out On Tuesday
Chris Kreider18 hours ago

Placed On Injured Reserve
Jacob Middleton19 hours ago

Available Tuesday
Troy Terry19 hours ago

Uncertain For Tuesday's Action
Tua Tagovailoa19 hours ago

Dolphins Have "No Concern At All" About Tua Tagovailoa's Long-Term Health
Las Vegas Raiders20 hours ago

Raiders Fire Head Coach Antonio Pierce
David Montgomery21 hours ago

Expected To Return For Divisional Round
Tyreek Hill21 hours ago

Dolphins Say Tyreek Hill Did Not Request A Trade
Brandon Woodruff21 hours ago

Hopes To Be Ready By Opening Day
Zay Flowers21 hours ago

Not At Tuesday's Practice
Luke Clanton23 hours ago

A Player To Watch At Sony Open
Thomas Detry23 hours ago

In Solid Form Ahead Of Sony Open
Russell Henley23 hours ago

A Course Horse At Sony Open
Stephan Jaeger23 hours ago

A Risky Option At Sony Open
Kurt Kitayama23 hours ago

Makes 2025 Debut At Sony Open
Maverick McNealy23 hours ago

Looks To Stay Hot In Hawaii
Sepp Straka23 hours ago

A Safe Option At Sony Open
Michael Thorbjornsen23 hours ago

A Dark Horse At Sony Open
Tennessee Titans24 hours ago

Titans Retaining Brian Callahan As Head Coach
Tennessee Titans24 hours ago

Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon
Gary Woodland1 day ago

Aims For Better 2025 Debut In Hawaii
Brent Rooker1 day ago

Signs Five-Year Extension
Keith Mitchell1 day ago

Attempts To Put Fall Behind Him
Robert MacIntyre1 day ago

Tries To Learn Sony Open Lessons
Si Woo Kim1 day ago

Makes 2025 Debut At Sony Open
Jacob Markstrom1 day ago

Snaps Losing Skid On Monday
Tom Hoge1 day ago

Tries To Keep Momentum Rolling In Hawaii
Devon Toews1 day ago

Busy In Monday's Victory
Nick Suzuki1 day ago

Tallies Three Points In Monday's Victory
Harris English1 day ago

Begins 2025 At The Sony Open
Alex Tuch1 day ago

Scores Twice On Monday
Jared Spurgeon1 day ago

Placed On Injured Reserve
Jiri Kulich1 day ago

Exits Early On Monday
Corey Conners1 day ago

In Good Form For The Sony Open
PGA1 day ago

Byeong Hun An A Strong Bet To Contend Again At Sony Open
Nolan Arenado2 days ago

Red Sox Emerge As Strong Candidate To Land Nolan Arenado
Christian Watson2 days ago

Packers Confirm Torn ACL For Christian Watson
Ezekiel Elliott2 days ago

Signing With Chargers
Michael Lorenzen2 days ago

Signs One-Year Deal With Kansas City
Gavin Lux2 days ago

Traded To Cincinnati
Kyler Murray2 days ago

"100 Percent" Chance That Kyler Murray Will Start For Cardinals In 2025
Brock Purdy2 days ago

Wants Contract Done Sooner Than Later
Christian McCaffrey2 days ago

"Definitely Close" To Being Fully Recovered
Jayden Daniels2 days ago

Commanders "Not Concerned" With Jayden Daniels' Leg Soreness
Amari Cooper2 days ago

Bills Hopeful Amari Cooper Will Be Available In Wild-Card Round
Erik Haula2 days ago

Expected To Miss "A Few Weeks"
Patrik Laine2 days ago

Misses Third Consecutive Game
Chicago Bears2 days ago

Bears Seek Permission To Interview Mike McCarthy For Head-Coaching Job
Jalen Hurts2 days ago

Still In The Concussion Protocol
Anthony Richardson2 days ago

Will Be Colts Starter In 2025
Luis Arraez2 days ago

Yankees Talking With Padres About Luis Arraez
Las Vegas Raiders2 days ago

Antonio Pierce Expects To Return As Raiders Head Coach
Chicago Bears2 days ago

Chicago Requests Interview With Mike Kafka For Head-Coaching Job
Geno Smith2 days ago

Expected To Return To Seattle
Clayton Kershaw4 days ago

Intends To Pitch In 2025, Expected To Return To Los Angeles
Charlie Morton5 days ago

Signs One-Year Deal With Baltimore
Pete Alonso6 days ago

Angels "Looking At" Pete Alonso

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP