DraftKings MLB Daily Fantasy Picks 8/20/19

Top Pitchers

 

Sonny Gray ($9,700) vs PadresGray has been almost unhittable in his last 3 starts only allowing 7 total hits and 0 ERs. He has also been striking out a lot of batters with 25 in those starts, that is why I like him a lot. The Padres lineup has some boom potential but they strike out a ton, one of the highest strikeout rates in the league. With Gray pitching the way he is I can’t think of many reasons why I wouldn’t have him in my lineup today. In my opinion Gray has the opportunity for a 30+ FPTS performance tonight.

 

Brad Keller ($7,500) vs OriolesKeller flirted with a no hitter through 5 in his last start but ended up still having a solid outing allowing 3 hits and 3 ERs. Keller won’t be a pitcher that “wows” you with any particular thing but he has been a solid option in spots this season. A pitcher I would compare him to is Tanner Roark, not doing anything special but is a good value high floor option. I think he can build on his last performance and have a solid outing vs the Orioles tonight on the road.

Top Hitters

 

Shin-Soo Choo ($4,700) vs AngelsChoo continues to just get on base game after game for the Rangers. Coming into tonight’s game he has gotten on base in 11 of his last 12 starts and he has scored a run in his last 4 games. This is game 2 of a double-header so I would check if he is in the lineup for this one but if he is he can possibly get you 10+ FPTS even if he only gets 1 hit because of his ability to walk and score runs.

 

Paul Goldschmidt ($4,300) vs BrewersA lot of members of the Cardinals have seen tonight’s Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. One of those guys is Paul Goldschmidt who is hitting .588 with a double and triple in 18 career PAs vs the veteran left hander. Goldy has also been hitting it well, 3 R 2 HR and 5 RBIs in his last 4 games so he is a shoe in for my lineup tonight at home.

 

 

Dexter Fowler ($3,900) vs BrewersAnother Cardinals player who has performed really well vs Gonzalez is Dexter Fowler. In 25 career PAs Fowler is hitting .458 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, and 1 home run. He hasn’t been the best this year but with 6 hits in his last 4 starts getting him with this kind of history vs the starter at a sub $4,000 price seems like an easy choice as a last outfielder for me.

 

Buster Posey ($3,300) vs CubsPosey doesn’t produce or have power like we used to but that doesn’t mean he still can’t knock the ball around and be effective. He has two multi-hit games in his last 3 starts and will be up against struggling lefty Cole Hamels tonight who has allowed 17 hits and 12 ERs in his last two starts combined. Posey has overall been good vs him as well hitting .482 with 2 doubles and 2 homers. Posey is dirt cheap tonight so seeing him in this spot with how much Hamels has struggled is worth a really long look.

 

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