We have a seven-game MLB DFS main slate on Monday, June 19th, on DraftKings and FanDuel. It's an interesting slate that has had some developments take place from last night until now. We have multiple openers hitting the mound, the Pittsburgh Pirates called up former number one overall pick Henry Davis, Joey Votto is making his season debut for the Cincinnati Reds. Some of the top pitchers tonight include James Paxton, Corbin Burnes, and Hunter Brown, but are any one of them elite DFS options tonight? Be sure to check out all of our tools including the MLB Lineups page, MLB DFS Projections – powered by FanJections –, MLB DFS Ownership, and all of the rest of our tools HERE! Let's dive into today's playbook, core plays, and top stacks of the day!

 

MLB DFS Weather Center

Colorado Rockies @ Cincinnati Reds

The weather here looks to be improving and this game should play without much PPD risk. We're not fully in the clear and there could be a delay, but I feel comfortable with playing guys in this game.

Recommended DFS Starting Pitchers

Top Options for Strikeouts

Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - 6.5 Ks (-115)

Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers - 6.5 Ks (+110)

Max Scherzer, New York Mets vs. Houston Astros - 5.5 Ks (-170)

Best Odds for a Win

Brandon Williamson, Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies (-159)

Pablo Lopez, Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox (-131)

Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (-131)

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Favorite Starters to Use for DFS Lineups

James Paxton, Boston Red Sox

It’s hard to look at James Paxton today and not want to get there given the elite upside he’s shown and yes, it’s been elite. Paxton has 22+ DKP in three straight starts and five of his last six. He’s been elite in the strikeout department notching 8+ Ks in three straight and four of six overall. Minnesota has the second-highest strikeout rate in the league against left-handed pitching.

Pablo Lopez, Minnesota Twins

Lopez has had a very up-and-down season but is coming off back-to-back really strong outings notching 22 DKP against the Rays and Brewers. Lopez faces the Red Sox and that’s a tough spot, but this slate of pitchers isn’t great and Lipez has some of the best strikeout upside today. He’s had 20+ DKP in eight of 14 starts this year. It’s worth mentioning Boston’s offense has not been the same on the road this year ranking 23rd in OPS and wOBA.

Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks

The Brewers offense has not looked very good lately and they’ve really tailed off after a hot start to the year. Milwaukee has the fifth-highest strikeout rate against righties this year at 24.6% and over the last two weeks, they’ve struck out 28.9% K-rate. Kelly has four straight quality starts, has 17+ DKP in each and is 3-0 over that span. Kelly’s been one of the most consistent starters in the game as he’s notched double-digit fantasy points in every outing this season.

Brandon Williamson, Cincinnati Reds

Look, we’re obviously going to need to get a better idea of how the weather is going to play out in Cincy, but if the game plays I really like Williamson here. Colorado has been awful against left-handed pitching this season. Awful. They’re dead last in OPS and wOBA against southpaws and have a 26.2% K-rate which is the fourth highest in the league. Williamson’s best start as a pro came against Colorado IN Coors Field and he’s flashed decent swing-and-miss stuff with two starts of six strikeouts this season.

Recommended DFS Hitters

Highest Expected Run Totals 

Cincinnati Reds - 5.46

Texas Rangers - 5.17

Chicago Cubs - 4.91

Colorado Rockies - 4.68

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Favorite Hitters to Use for DFS Lineups

Corey Seager, Texas Rangers

Even though the White Sox are deploying a lefty to start the game, that doesn’t deter me from using Seager here. He has a .208 ISO and a .394 wOBA against southpaws on the year. When Tanner Banks is removed and a righty comes in, Seager has a .333 ISO and a .465 wOBA. No matter the handedness, Seager is an elite bat.

Christopher Morel, Chicago Cubs

The power is back on display for Morel again as he’s homered four times in eight games and now has 13 bombs in 31 games on the year. He’s done basically all of his damage against righties as he’s hitting .306 with 10 home runs, .400 ISO, and .453 wOBA. The strikeouts have been cut down drastically of late, which is what’s hurt Morel since he was called up last year.

Luis Robert Jr., Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert sees left-handed pitching preeeeetty well and Andrew Heaney is in the midst of his worst stretch this year. He has a 5.40 ERA and opponents are batting .300 with a .393 wOBA against him. Robert has a .367 ISO and .517 wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. Heaney has allowed a .200 ISO and .339 wOBA against right-handed bats.

Spencer Steer, Cincinnati Reds

The Reds have some solid thump against left-handed pitching and it’s led by Spencer Steer. Steer’s posted a .250 ISO and .363 wOBA against southpaws this year and he’s now homered twice over his last four games. Austin Gomber has been shelled against everyone this year and righties have a .240 ISO and .387 wOBA. If the weather holds up, the Reds as a whole are one of my favorite stacks of the night.

Leody Taveras, Texas Rangers

It’s really hard to ignore what Taveras has done lately and really this entire season. He has a .172 ISO and .381 wOBA against southpaws and a .188 ISO and a .353 wOBA against righties, so he’s great no matter the pitcher's handedness. Taveras is hitting .333 with 5 HR, 2 SB, and a 1.178 OPS over his last 10 games.

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