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Today, I'll be providing my KBO DFS lineup picks and analysis for this five-game slate on DraftKings that locks at 5:30 AM on Tuesday June 23, 2020. You can check our daily KBO Betting Picks as well, which Steve usually posts around 8 PM.
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Games
- Hanwha (+145) vs. Samsung (-195)
- Kia (-170) vs. Lotte (+125)
- NC (-160) vs. KT (+110)
- Kiwoom (-160) vs. LG (+115)
- Doosan (-200) vs. SK (+140)
KBO DFS Pitchers
Rucinski is the highest-priced pitcher on the slate but is worth paying up for. He carries a 2.50 ERA and faces a KT Wiz team that sits at 17-23 on the season. NC Dinos are 12-5 on the road while KT Wiz is 10-10 at home so Rucinski doesn’t have to worry about any extreme home/road splits. He is averaging 20.5 DK points per game and has reached double-digit DK points in seven out of eight games so far this season. He did face KT Wiz for his second start of the season which ended up being his worst outing allowing 10 hits and five runs in just a little over five innings pitched. Since that start, he has had six straight starts where he has pitched at least six innings and is averaging six strikeouts per game over that stretch. Rucinski carries the highest upside from all of the pitchers on this slate but it won’t be easy against a KT Wiz who are winners of 7 of their last 10 games.
Chris Flexen
Flexen is another higher-priced option on the slate that stands out to be a viable tournament pitching play. He is $8,500 and is averaging 15.7 DK points per game. Flexen got off to a hot start but has slowed down a bit over his last four outings. He also got bit by the injury bug recently and missed a start in the rotation so that has played a factor as well. The biggest worry with Flexen is his control issues which can be seen over his last four starts.
He is averaging three walks per game over his last four games while only averaging a little over four strikeouts per game over the same stretch. He does get a favorable matchup against SK Wyverns who are 12-28 on the season and have produced only 3.8 runs per game. SK is a better team when playing at home but Doosan is 14-9 when playing on the road so it doesn’t seem like SK will have an advantage playing at their home park. Given Flexen’s walk troubles and latest injury scare, he should only be considered for tournament lines.
Jun Won Seo
Jun Won Seo is a value pitcher that looks to be in a solid matchup if you were looking for more of a salary saving play from your pitcher position. He is $6,200 on DraftKings which is extremely cheap but has shown good form as he has produced double-digit DK performances in three out of his last five outings. He doesn’t have the high strikeout upside as he only averages 3.2 strikeouts per outing, but he has really settled in and only allowed six runs in his last 28.2 innings pitched. He faces a Lotte Giants squad who is ranked ninth in home runs hit (30) and eighth in total runs scored per game (4.7). With the recent pitching form that he has shown, he looks to be a viable value option if looking to open up your salary for some bats.
Other PItchers to consider: Aaron Brooks ($8,400)
KBO Top Hitter Stacks
Doosan- Doosan is a top offense that is viable to stack on most nights. As a team, they are winners of four straight games and now go on the road to face SK Wyverns who are riding a six-game losing streak. The Doosan Bears will face Tae Hoon Kim who has a 4.74 ERA and is currently 1-3 on the season. He does not present any strikeout upside as he is averaging less than three strikeouts per game and exhibits control issues as he walks over three batters per game.
NC Dinos- The Dinos are an intriguing stack on this slate. They face Odrisamer Despaigne who is carrying a 4.33 ERA and is 3-3 on the season. Despaigne has been very up and down throughout this season and faced NC early on in the season. In that game, he allowed three runs on six hits and only accrued 12.5 DK points. The Dinos are 4-6 over their last 10 games played and this looks to be a solid spot to target their offense.
Kiwoom Heroes- KIW draws a favorable matchup against Yun Sik Kim who is making his first career start on Tuesday. Kim has been a short relief pitcher so far this season and has a 7.56 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP. KIW is hitting a solid stride lately as they come into this matchup as winners of 5 straight games and have won 7 out of their last 10 games.
Other Teams to Consider: Samsung
Individual Positional Plays
Catcher
- Eui Ji Yang ($5,900)- Yang is a top catcher option on most slates. He recently missed a three-game series but he should be good to go for Tuesday’s game. Yang is averaging 9.2 DK points per game and has a .294 batting average.
- Dong Won Park ($5,300)- Park leads all catchers with a .304 batting average and 8 home runs. He has a .373 wOBA and a .182 ISO while Yun Sik Kim allows 1.08 HR/9 innings.
- Se Hyuk Park ($3,100)- Se Hyuk Park is a cheaper catching option at $3,100. He is carrying a .288 average and faces a pitcher that has struggled all season long so far.
First Base
- Jose Miguel Fernandez ($5,900)- Fernandez is on the higher end of the pricing slate for 1B but carries the upside to consider rostering him. He has gone seven games without a home run so he would be more of a tournament play due to his volatility. Fernandez is averaging 10.3 DK points per game but has shown massive pop.
- Byung Ho Park ($4,300) - Park looks to be a great play at his price. He has a .334 ISO and a .476 wOBA and should be able to take advantage of Kim’s 1.08 HR/9 average.
- Jin Sung Kang ($4,600)- Kang is having a great season so far as he has a .412 batting average and 35 RBIs. He is moderately priced and gets you exposure to one of the better Dinos bats against Despaigne.
Second Base
- Min Woo Park ($5,200)- Park is batting .309 on the season with 11 doubles. He has a .407 wOBA and is averaging 8 DK points per game.
- Joo Hwan Choi ($2,400)- Choi looks to be a great value play if he draws the start on Tuesday. He is riding an eight-game hitting streak and is averaging 8.7 DK points per game. This seems to be a great price for a player who is averaging .286 with 30 RBIs on the season so far.
Third Base
- Sang Su Kim ($5,100)- Kim has been swinging a hot bat lately as he is batting .433 over his last 30 plate appearances. On the season, he is averaging .324 and is usually found at the top of the batting order.
- Tyler Saladino ($4,700)- Saladino has been seeing the ball well as he has recorded multi-hit performances in three of his last five games. He is batting .291 on the season and has a favorable matchup against Bell.
Shortstop
- Ha Seong Kim ($5,400)- Kim is a top-tiered option at the SS position on this slate. He is carrying a .209 ISO and a .409 wOBA while also being tied for the most home runs on KIW.
- Jae Ho Kim ($2,800)- Kim is a cheaper option that allows you to pay up for some bigger bats. While he doesn’t have monster power, he carries a .338 batting average and a .387 wOBA.
Outfield
- Sung Bum Na ($6,000)- Na is the highest-priced outfielder on the slate. He carries a .213 ISO and has 12 home runs on the season. He is always under consideration regardless of price!
- Jung Hoo Lee ($4,800)- Lee has had some monster games lately and shows tremendous upside from several multi-hit games. He has a .381 batting average on the year and carries a .418 wOBA.
- Preston Tucker ($5,700)- Tucker has been red hot lately as he is batting .435 over his last 39 plate appearances. On the season, he has produced a .350 batting average and a .217 ISO.
- Kun Woo Park ($3,500)- Park could be a nice value play in the outfield on this slate. He is averaging 8.2 DK points per game and is batting .303 on the year.
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