Some tough match ups tonight but I got some good value up the middle and in the outfield. Here is my daily fantasy line up for today. (Players values are based on what draftkings.com rankings)
P: Aaron Nola, Phillies vs. Reds ($8,200): Nola struggled in his last start but a home match up against the Reds at this price was hard to pass up.
P: Sean Manaea, A’s at Dodgers ($7,800): I’m a little nervous with Manaea facing the Dodgers at Chavez Revine but the crafty lefty has been solid in his first two starts and the Dodgers are scuffling offensively.
C: Travis d’Arnaud, Mets at Marlins ($3,400): D’Arnaud is a free swinger who is struggling at the plate but the Marlins can’t pitch so he’s a decent play tonight.
1B: Carlos Santana, Phillies vs. Reds ($4,500): I love Santana’s match up at home against HOMER Bailey. Bailey will serve up the long ball so Santana at home is a nice play.
2B: Jed Lowrie, A’s at Dodgers ($3,500): Lowrie is a off to a great start and I really like the match up against Ryu. He’s a guy who struggles to throw strikes against patient hitters like Lowrie.
3B: Matt Chapman, A’s at Dodgers ($3,800): I know I am going heavy A’s here but Chapman is currently hitting .375 and has been raking to start the season. He’s hot right now so I am buying.
SS: Paul DeJong, Cardinals vs. Brewers ($3,900): DeJong ripped Brewers pitching at Miller Park last week and I am hoping he does the same this week at home.
OF: Jay Bruce, Mets at Marlins ($3,900): Bruce is starting to gain some traction at the plate and the Marlins rotation makes him a must pick up.
OF: Bryce Harper, Nationals vs. Braves ($5,600): Harper has killed Braves pitching so this is an ideal match-up once again.
OF: Rhys Hoskins, Phillies vs. Reds ($5,400): The hottest hitter in baseball right now has a sweet match-up at home against Homer Bailey and the Reds.