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MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups

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The top MLB DFS daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel, DraftKings on September 4, 2024. Mike Barner's MLB DFS sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.

With a doubleheader between the Reds and Brewers in the mix, there will be 16 games played across baseball on Friday. There are a few early start times among them, so there will be 10 total games that make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel.

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 9/4/2024, with the slate starting at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will range from some elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.

You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports here. Monitoring injury news and today's MLB starting lineups is also essential. Good luck, RotoBallers!

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Pitchers - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Shota Imanaga vs. PIT ($9,500 DraftKings; $9,900 FanDuel)

Imanaga also faced the Pirates in May, recording seven strikeouts over seven scoreless innings. The Pirates have the sixth-worst OPS in baseball and have struck out the fourth-most times. With his 3.73 FIP and 1.05 WHIP this season, Imanaga brings plenty of upside into this rematch.

Charlie Morton vs. COL ($8,200 DraftKings; $9,100 FanDuel)

Morton has recorded at least six strikeouts in each of his last four starts, allowing no more than three runs in any of those outings. His recent strikeout production is noteworthy for a matchup with the Rockies, who have struck out the second-most times in baseball. This game will also be played in Atlanta, which helps Morton. The Rockies have a paltry .641 OPS on the road.

Colin Rea vs. STL ($7,900 DraftKings; $8,700 FanDuel)

Given his 4.60 FIP, Rea likely hasn’t pitched as well as his 3.70 ERA would lead people to believe. His 1.16 WHIP is appealing, but his strikeout rate sits at just 19.4%, and he has allowed 1.5 HR/9. Still, this has the makings of a favorable matchup against the Cardinals. They are tied for the ninth-fewest home runs in baseball and are also tied for the ninth-fewest runs scored.

Also consider: George Kirby at OAK

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DraftKings, FanDuel Infielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Freddie Freeman – 1B, LAD vs. Griffin Canning ($5,200 DK; $3,400 FD)

After sitting out three straight games while managing a finger injury, Freeman has slugged four home runs over his last five games. Up next is a great matchup against Canning, who has a 5.19 ERA and a 5.17 FIP. He has also given up 1.6 HR/9 while seeing his strikeout rate drop to a career-low 17.1%.

Max Muncy – 3B, LAD vs. Griffin Canning ($4,800 DK; $3,400 FD)

Muncy also brings plenty of power to the plate with his .257 ISO. Not only does Canning give up a lot of home runs, but he generally struggles against left-handed hitters. He has limited right-handed hitters to a .322 wOBA and a .430 slugging percentage, but lefties have a .357 wOBA and a .482 slugging percentage against him.

Andres Gimenez – 2B, CLE vs. Seth Lugo ($3,900 DK; $2,900 FD)

As good as Lugo was earlier in the season, he has given up at least five runs in five of his last nine starts. He did allow two or fewer runs in each of his other four starts during that span, but three of those games came against bad lineups in the White Sox, Tigers, and Angels. This could be a spot to take a chance on Gimenez, who has two home runs and a double over his last five games.

Also consider: Francisco Lindor, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Luis Arraez

 

DraftKings, FanDuel Outfielders - MLB DFS Lineup Picks

Teoscar Hernandez – OF, LAD vs. Griffin Canning ($5,000 DK; $3,600 FD)

Hernandez has proven to be a perfect addition for the Dodgers, posting a .223 ISO and a .352 wOBA. With so much traffic on base in front of him, he already has 87 RBI to go along with his 73 runs scored. He doesn’t come with the same hefty salaries that Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts do, but he still brings considerable upside.

Joc Pederson – OF, ARI vs. Hayden Birdsong ($4,500 DK; $3,100 FD)

Birdsong has been wild, walking 30 batters over 49 innings. He has a 1.43 WHIP and has allowed nine home runs already, which doesn’t exactly set him up for success. This is a great spot to roll with Pederson, who has a .264 ISO and a .403 wOBA against right-handed pitchers this season.

Pete Crow-Armstrong – OF, CHC vs. Domingo German ($3,500 DK; $2,700 FD)

Crow-Armstrong has provided a jolt for the Cubs lineup, hitting 17-for-47 (.362) with two home runs and three doubles over his last 13 games. During that span, he also generated a .436 OBP and stole three bases. This is a favorable opportunity for him to remain productive, given that German has a 1.58 WHIP across six appearances for the Pirates.

Also consider: Marcell Ozuna, Jackson Merrill, Michael Harris II

 

DraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS Stacks

1. Dodgers vs. Griffin Canning

  • Favorite Plays: Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernandez

2. Diamondbacks vs. Hayden Birdsong

3. Braves vs. Bradley Blalock

  • Favorite Plays: Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, Michael Harris II


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