DFS & Betting Game Previews - May 20th
An automated report of each game on the MLB slate with full projections, recommended bets, and the top DFS plays from each.
Game Previews
KC @ CWS
Projected Game Score:
KC 4.5 - CWS 4.38
KC 50.7% To Win
Vegas O/U: 9.0
Projected Total: 8.88
Pitcher Projections
Lucas Giolito (CWS): 94 Pitches 5.8 IP, 5.3 H, 2.6 ER, 6.0 K, 1.5 BB, 16.64 FPts
Jordan Lyles (KC): 83 Pitches 5.0 IP, 5.7 H, 2.6 ER, 3.9 K, 1.3 BB, 10.19 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Lucas Giolito - 6.5 strikeouts
Jordan Lyles - 4.5 strikeouts
KC Hitter Projections
1. Bobby Witt Jr.: 4.58 PA, 1.03 H, 1.8 TB, 0.17 HR, 0.19 SB, 8.44 FPts
2. Vinnie Pasquantino: 4.49 PA, 1.18 H, 1.95 TB, 0.17 HR, 0.02 SB, 8.94 FPts
3. Salvador Perez: 4.33 PA, 1.02 H, 1.92 TB, 0.23 HR, 0.0 SB, 7.68 FPts
4. MJ Melendez: 4.28 PA, 0.86 H, 1.59 TB, 0.18 HR, 0.04 SB, 7.75 FPts
5. Edward Olivares: 4.16 PA, 0.97 H, 1.59 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.09 SB, 7.26 FPts
6. Nick Pratto: 4.0 PA, 0.73 H, 1.28 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.04 SB, 6.27 FPts
7. Maikel Garcia: 3.94 PA, 0.89 H, 1.43 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.12 SB, 6.98 FPts
8. Michael Massey: 3.75 PA, 0.8 H, 1.43 TB, 0.16 HR, 0.05 SB, 6.22 FPts
9. Jackie Bradley Jr.: 3.44 PA, 0.63 H, 1.02 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.05 SB, 4.83 FPts
CWS Hitter Projections
1. Tim Anderson: 4.4 PA, 1.2 H, 1.8 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.17 SB, 8.34 FPts
2. Andrew Benintendi: 4.33 PA, 1.07 H, 1.5 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.09 SB, 7.4 FPts
3. Luis Robert: 4.2 PA, 1.14 H, 2.02 TB, 0.21 HR, 0.09 SB, 8.73 FPts
4. Yoan Moncada: 4.14 PA, 0.92 H, 1.52 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.03 SB, 7.5 FPts
5. Andrew Vaughn: 4.04 PA, 0.95 H, 1.62 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.01 SB, 7.1 FPts
6. Gavin Sheets: 3.86 PA, 0.89 H, 1.54 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.0 SB, 6.67 FPts
7. Jake Burger: 3.77 PA, 0.84 H, 1.8 TB, 0.25 HR, 0.0 SB, 7.31 FPts
8. Seby Zavala: 3.63 PA, 0.73 H, 1.27 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.01 SB, 5.59 FPts
9. Hanser Alberto: 3.25 PA, 0.8 H, 1.21 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.03 SB, 5.05 FPts
Best Bets
Vinnie Pasquantino KC - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+130.0) - 0.141 value
KC - MoneyLine (+152.0) - 0.11 value
Luis Robert CWS - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+110.0) - 0.105 value
Vinnie Pasquantino KC - Runs Scored Over 0.5 (+125.0) - 0.074 value
Salvador Perez KC - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+120.0) - 0.069 value
Jordan Lyles KC - Strikeouts Under 4.5 (-145.0) - 0.064 value
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Luis Robert (CWS) OF $4300: 8.73 Proj, 1.27 Score
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) 1B $4000: 8.94 Proj, 1.24 Score
Jake Burger (CWS) 3B $2900: 7.31 Proj, 1.24 Score
Gavin Sheets (CWS) OF $2300: 6.67 Proj, 1.18 Score
Andrew Benintendi (CWS) OF $2800: 7.4 Proj, 1.15 Score
BAL @ TOR
Projected Game Score:
TOR 5.56 - BAL 4.96
TOR 52.9% To Win
Vegas O/U: 9.0
Projected Total: 10.52
Pitcher Projections
Grayson Rodriguez (BAL): 84 Pitches 4.6 IP, 5.0 H, 2.6 ER, 4.6 K, 1.9 BB, 10.91 FPts
Alek Manoah (TOR): 94 Pitches 5.8 IP, 5.2 H, 3.0 ER, 4.2 K, 3.1 BB, 10.89 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Grayson Rodriguez - 4.5 strikeouts
Alek Manoah - 4.5 strikeouts
BAL Hitter Projections
1. Cedric Mullins II: 4.48 PA, 1.01 H, 1.6 TB, 0.11 HR, 0.28 SB, 9.2 FPts
2. Adley Rutschman: 4.37 PA, 0.94 H, 1.57 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.03 SB, 8.73 FPts
3. Anthony Santander: 4.29 PA, 0.98 H, 1.83 TB, 0.2 HR, 0.02 SB, 8.33 FPts
4. Ryan Mountcastle: 4.16 PA, 0.95 H, 1.73 TB, 0.19 HR, 0.04 SB, 7.88 FPts
5. Gunnar Henderson: 4.05 PA, 0.76 H, 1.31 TB, 0.11 HR, 0.08 SB, 7.87 FPts
6. Austin Hays: 3.92 PA, 0.92 H, 1.51 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.04 SB, 6.85 FPts
7. Adam Frazier: 3.77 PA, 0.91 H, 1.27 TB, 0.05 HR, 0.09 SB, 6.66 FPts
8. Jorge Mateo: 3.65 PA, 0.75 H, 1.19 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.29 SB, 7.01 FPts
9. Terrin Vavra: 3.2 PA, 0.7 H, 1.15 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.04 SB, 5.62 FPts
TOR Hitter Projections
1. George Springer: 4.53 PA, 1.0 H, 1.73 TB, 0.17 HR, 0.11 SB, 8.65 FPts
2. Bo Bichette: 4.43 PA, 1.18 H, 2.01 TB, 0.19 HR, 0.12 SB, 9.38 FPts
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 4.36 PA, 1.13 H, 2.08 TB, 0.23 HR, 0.04 SB, 9.67 FPts
4. Daulton Varsho: 4.23 PA, 0.92 H, 1.7 TB, 0.19 HR, 0.13 SB, 8.79 FPts
5. Matt Chapman: 4.14 PA, 0.86 H, 1.68 TB, 0.2 HR, 0.03 SB, 8.36 FPts
6. Brandon Belt: 3.89 PA, 0.78 H, 1.52 TB, 0.18 HR, 0.03 SB, 7.72 FPts
7. Whit Merrifield: 3.82 PA, 0.9 H, 1.36 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.21 SB, 7.34 FPts
8. Alejandro Kirk: 3.81 PA, 0.93 H, 1.47 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.0 SB, 7.21 FPts
9. Kevin Kiermaier: 3.43 PA, 0.77 H, 1.16 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.11 SB, 6.18 FPts
Best Bets
Alek Manoah TOR - Strikeouts Under 4.5 (+100.0) - 0.082 value
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Brandon Belt (TOR) 1B $2300: 7.72 Proj, 1.4 Score
Bo Bichette (TOR) SS $5300: 9.38 Proj, 1.26 Score
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) 1B $5700: 9.67 Proj, 1.25 Score
Daulton Varsho (TOR) OF $3900: 8.79 Proj, 1.22 Score
George Springer (TOR) OF $4400: 8.65 Proj, 1.19 Score
DET @ WSH
Projected Game Score:
DET 4.28 - WSH 3.82
DET 52.8% To Win
Vegas O/U: 9.5
Projected Total: 8.1
Pitcher Projections
Patrick Corbin (WSH): 92 Pitches 5.3 IP, 6.6 H, 2.9 ER, 4.1 K, 1.1 BB, 10.52 FPts
Alex Faedo (DET): 85 Pitches 5.1 IP, 5.4 H, 2.5 ER, 3.6 K, 1.6 BB, 10.28 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Patrick Corbin - 4.5 strikeouts
Alex Faedo - 3.5 strikeouts
DET Hitter Projections
1. Matt Vierling: 4.17 PA, 1.1 H, 1.59 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.11 SB, 7.26 FPts
2. Javier Baez: 4.11 PA, 1.04 H, 1.75 TB, 0.16 HR, 0.11 SB, 7.79 FPts
3. Riley Greene: 4.11 PA, 1.08 H, 1.68 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.06 SB, 7.6 FPts
4. Spencer Torkelson: 4.01 PA, 0.98 H, 1.72 TB, 0.17 HR, 0.01 SB, 7.45 FPts
5. Andy Ibanez: 3.73 PA, 1.03 H, 1.73 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.03 SB, 7.22 FPts
6. Eric Haase: 3.76 PA, 0.99 H, 1.89 TB, 0.23 HR, 0.02 SB, 7.59 FPts
7. Jonathan Schoop: 3.61 PA, 0.92 H, 1.56 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.02 SB, 6.4 FPts
8. Miguel Cabrera: 3.54 PA, 0.87 H, 1.32 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.0 SB, 5.63 FPts
9. Jake Rogers: 3.26 PA, 0.76 H, 1.38 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.03 SB, 6.03 FPts
WSH Hitter Projections
1. Luis Garcia: 4.22 PA, 1.11 H, 1.82 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.05 SB, 7.5 FPts
2. Lane Thomas: 4.12 PA, 0.9 H, 1.53 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.09 SB, 7.29 FPts
3. Jeimer Candelario: 4.02 PA, 0.91 H, 1.55 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.0 SB, 6.87 FPts
4. Joey Meneses: 3.94 PA, 1.06 H, 1.73 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.01 SB, 7.16 FPts
5. Corey Dickerson: 3.66 PA, 0.91 H, 1.36 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.05 SB, 6.09 FPts
6. Keibert Ruiz: 3.73 PA, 0.96 H, 1.54 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.02 SB, 6.63 FPts
7. Dominic Smith: 3.63 PA, 0.87 H, 1.36 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.02 SB, 6.02 FPts
8. C.J. Abrams: 3.46 PA, 0.84 H, 1.25 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.11 SB, 5.67 FPts
9. Alex Call: 3.23 PA, 0.67 H, 1.04 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.06 SB, 5.35 FPts
Best Bets
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Eric Haase (DET) C/OF $3400: 7.59 Proj, 1.25 Score
Joey Meneses (WSH) 1B $2700: 7.16 Proj, 1.22 Score
Matt Vierling (DET) OF $2500: 7.26 Proj, 1.21 Score
Jonathan Schoop (DET) 2B $2000: 6.4 Proj, 1.19 Score
Jake Rogers (DET) C $2300: 6.03 Proj, 1.16 Score
ARI @ PIT
Projected Game Score:
PIT 4.34 - ARI 3.56
PIT 54.9% To Win
Vegas O/U: 8.5
Projected Total: 7.9
Pitcher Projections
Mitch Keller (PIT): 93 Pitches 5.7 IP, 5.4 H, 2.5 ER, 5.5 K, 1.9 BB, 15.33 FPts
Brandon Pfaadt (ARI): 87 Pitches 5.2 IP, 5.0 H, 2.6 ER, 5.2 K, 2.2 BB, 13.28 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Mitch Keller - 5.5 strikeouts
Brandon Pfaadt - 4.5 strikeouts
ARI Hitter Projections
1. Josh Rojas: 4.4 PA, 0.99 H, 1.46 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.16 SB, 7.52 FPts
2. Ketel Marte: 4.36 PA, 1.03 H, 1.64 TB, 0.11 HR, 0.04 SB, 7.36 FPts
3. Corbin Carroll: 4.25 PA, 0.95 H, 1.61 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.17 SB, 8.11 FPts
4. Christian Walker: 4.14 PA, 0.86 H, 1.53 TB, 0.16 HR, 0.01 SB, 6.8 FPts
5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 4.04 PA, 0.97 H, 1.45 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.03 SB, 6.32 FPts
6. Pavin Smith: 3.86 PA, 0.87 H, 1.36 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.01 SB, 6.09 FPts
7. Dominic Fletcher: 3.86 PA, 0.8 H, 1.22 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.02 SB, 5.29 FPts
8. Geraldo Perdomo: 3.61 PA, 0.7 H, 0.97 TB, 0.04 HR, 0.07 SB, 5.2 FPts
9. Jose Herrera: 3.22 PA, 0.54 H, 0.68 TB, 0.02 HR, 0.0 SB, 3.66 FPts
PIT Hitter Projections
1. Andrew McCutchen: 4.48 PA, 0.88 H, 1.52 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.07 SB, 7.74 FPts
2. Bryan Reynolds: 4.32 PA, 1.12 H, 1.97 TB, 0.19 HR, 0.06 SB, 9.13 FPts
3. Jack Suwinski: 4.22 PA, 0.81 H, 1.59 TB, 0.2 HR, 0.07 SB, 8.23 FPts
4. Carlos Santana: 4.2 PA, 0.89 H, 1.53 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.02 SB, 7.84 FPts
5. Ke'Bryan Hayes: 4.04 PA, 0.95 H, 1.42 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.15 SB, 7.41 FPts
6. Tucupita Marcano: 3.88 PA, 0.82 H, 1.21 TB, 0.07 HR, 0.06 SB, 5.88 FPts
7. Ji Hwan Bae: 3.87 PA, 0.8 H, 1.1 TB, 0.05 HR, 0.13 SB, 5.97 FPts
8. Josh Palacios: 3.73 PA, 0.83 H, 1.28 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.1 SB, 6.19 FPts
9. Jason Delay: 3.32 PA, 0.7 H, 1.01 TB, 0.05 HR, 0.02 SB, 4.58 FPts
Best Bets
Brandon Pfaadt ARI - Strikeouts Over 4.5 (-105.0) - 0.079 value
Bryan Reynolds PIT - Total Bases Over 1.5 (-105.0) - 0.061 value
Ji Hwan Bae PIT - Total Bases Under 1.5 (-210.0) - 0.056 value
Ketel Marte ARI - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+130.0) - 0.052 value
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Carlos Santana (PIT) 1B $3300: 7.84 Proj, 1.13 Score
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) OF $5900: 9.13 Proj, 1.12 Score
Jack Suwinski (PIT) OF $4100: 8.23 Proj, 1.12 Score
Corbin Carroll (ARI) OF $5600: 8.11 Proj, 1.03 Score
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) OF $4600: 7.74 Proj, 1.03 Score
COL @ TEX
Projected Game Score:
TEX 4.57 - COL 3.78
TEX 54.7% To Win
Vegas O/U: 8.5
Projected Total: 8.35
Pitcher Projections
Jon Gray (TEX): 93 Pitches 5.7 IP, 5.4 H, 2.5 ER, 5.3 K, 1.9 BB, 15.25 FPts
Kyle Freeland (COL): 87 Pitches 5.3 IP, 5.7 H, 2.8 ER, 4.5 K, 1.4 BB, 11.48 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Jon Gray - 5.5 strikeouts
Kyle Freeland - 4.5 strikeouts
COL Hitter Projections
1. Charlie Blackmon: 4.44 PA, 1.02 H, 1.56 TB, 0.11 HR, 0.03 SB, 6.99 FPts
2. Jurickson Profar: 4.29 PA, 0.95 H, 1.44 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.07 SB, 7.34 FPts
3. Kris Bryant: 4.19 PA, 0.91 H, 1.41 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.04 SB, 6.78 FPts
4. Elias Diaz: 4.17 PA, 0.95 H, 1.47 TB, 0.11 HR, 0.01 SB, 6.54 FPts
5. Ryan McMahon: 4.05 PA, 0.86 H, 1.47 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.06 SB, 7.07 FPts
6. Harold Castro: 3.88 PA, 1.01 H, 1.49 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.01 SB, 6.06 FPts
7. Randal Grichuk: 3.82 PA, 0.85 H, 1.41 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.02 SB, 5.85 FPts
8. Michael Toglia: 3.7 PA, 0.73 H, 1.28 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.03 SB, 5.86 FPts
9. Ezequiel Tovar: 3.4 PA, 0.78 H, 1.23 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.07 SB, 5.48 FPts
TEX Hitter Projections
1. Marcus Semien: 4.38 PA, 1.0 H, 1.69 TB, 0.15 HR, 0.15 SB, 8.34 FPts
2. Corey Seager: 4.29 PA, 1.06 H, 1.86 TB, 0.19 HR, 0.02 SB, 8.22 FPts
3. Nathaniel Lowe: 4.2 PA, 1.05 H, 1.64 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.03 SB, 7.72 FPts
4. Adolis Garcia: 4.1 PA, 0.97 H, 1.83 TB, 0.21 HR, 0.15 SB, 8.65 FPts
5. Josh Jung: 3.96 PA, 0.9 H, 1.62 TB, 0.18 HR, 0.03 SB, 6.94 FPts
6. Jonah Heim: 3.91 PA, 0.93 H, 1.63 TB, 0.16 HR, 0.03 SB, 7.13 FPts
7. Ezequiel Duran: 3.72 PA, 0.9 H, 1.44 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.07 SB, 6.3 FPts
8. Robbie Grossman: 3.61 PA, 0.76 H, 1.21 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.09 SB, 6.51 FPts
9. Leody Taveras: 3.38 PA, 0.79 H, 1.2 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.12 SB, 5.88 FPts
Best Bets
Corey Seager TEX - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+130.0) - 0.09 value
COL - MoneyLine (+172.0) - 0.085 value
Jon Gray TEX - Strikeouts Under 5.5 (+105.0) - 0.082 value
Adolis Garcia TEX - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+130.0) - 0.064 value
Nathaniel Lowe TEX - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+145.0) - 0.052 value
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Adolis Garcia (TEX) OF $5000: 8.65 Proj, 1.16 Score
Marcus Semien (TEX) 2B $5400: 8.34 Proj, 1.1 Score
Nathaniel Lowe (TEX) 1B $4100: 7.72 Proj, 1.07 Score
Corey Seager (TEX) SS $4900: 8.22 Proj, 1.07 Score
Robbie Grossman (TEX) OF $2500: 6.51 Proj, 1.06 Score
CHC @ PHI
Projected Game Score:
PHI 4.88 - CHC 3.84
PHI 55.9% To Win
Vegas O/U: 9.0
Projected Total: 8.72
Pitcher Projections
Aaron Nola (PHI): 98 Pitches 5.9 IP, 5.8 H, 2.7 ER, 6.3 K, 1.3 BB, 17.16 FPts
Jameson Taillon (CHC): 75 Pitches 4.4 IP, 4.6 H, 2.2 ER, 4.2 K, 1.1 BB, 11.13 FPts
K Prop Lines - DraftKings
Aaron Nola - nan strikeouts
Jameson Taillon - 4.5 strikeouts
CHC Hitter Projections
1. Nico Hoerner: 4.4 PA, 1.13 H, 1.63 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.19 SB, 7.76 FPts
2. Dansby Swanson: 4.34 PA, 1.01 H, 1.7 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.09 SB, 7.56 FPts
3. Ian Happ: 4.22 PA, 0.93 H, 1.53 TB, 0.12 HR, 0.07 SB, 7.29 FPts
4. Seiya Suzuki: 4.13 PA, 0.94 H, 1.59 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.08 SB, 7.33 FPts
5. Matt Mervis: 4.06 PA, 0.91 H, 1.65 TB, 0.17 HR, 0.01 SB, 6.97 FPts
6. Christopher Morel: 3.87 PA, 0.81 H, 1.49 TB, 0.16 HR, 0.08 SB, 6.66 FPts
7. Edwin Rios: 3.71 PA, 0.72 H, 1.2 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.01 SB, 5.18 FPts
8. Patrick Wisdom: 3.64 PA, 0.68 H, 1.39 TB, 0.18 HR, 0.05 SB, 6.2 FPts
9. Tucker Barnhart: 3.27 PA, 0.66 H, 0.93 TB, 0.04 HR, 0.0 SB, 4.21 FPts
PHI Hitter Projections
1. Bryson Stott: 4.55 PA, 1.08 H, 1.63 TB, 0.1 HR, 0.1 SB, 7.64 FPts
2. Trea Turner: 4.47 PA, 1.11 H, 1.76 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.19 SB, 8.61 FPts
3. Bryce Harper: 4.37 PA, 1.13 H, 2.14 TB, 0.23 HR, 0.11 SB, 10.25 FPts
4. Nick Castellanos: 4.29 PA, 1.04 H, 1.69 TB, 0.13 HR, 0.04 SB, 7.52 FPts
5. Kyle Schwarber: 4.22 PA, 0.84 H, 1.86 TB, 0.28 HR, 0.03 SB, 8.72 FPts
6. J.T. Realmuto: 4.05 PA, 0.99 H, 1.69 TB, 0.14 HR, 0.14 SB, 8.02 FPts
7. Alec Bohm: 3.97 PA, 0.9 H, 1.35 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.03 SB, 5.98 FPts
8. Brandon Marsh: 3.73 PA, 0.83 H, 1.34 TB, 0.09 HR, 0.08 SB, 6.39 FPts
9. Edmundo Sosa: 3.47 PA, 0.81 H, 1.23 TB, 0.08 HR, 0.07 SB, 5.65 FPts
Best Bets
Bryce Harper PHI - Total Bases Over 1.5 (-115.0) - 0.091 value
Jameson Taillon CHC - ER Allowed Under 2.5 (-105.0) - 0.06 value
Nick Castellanos PHI - Total Bases Over 1.5 (+125.0) - 0.054 value
DFS Top Plays (DraftKings)
Bryce Harper (PHI) OF $6100: 10.25 Proj, 1.23 Score
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) OF $4900: 8.72 Proj, 1.16 Score
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) C $5100: 8.02 Proj, 1.1 Score
Trea Turner (PHI) SS $5300: 8.61 Proj, 1.08 Score
Matt Mervis (CHC) 1B $2300: 6.97 Proj, 1.07 Score
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