Friday MLB Showdown: A Battle of Baseball Giants Under the Lights

Let's Play Ball: Your Daily Dose of DFS Madness

Alright, sports junkies, it's time to get down and dirty with today's baseball action. We've got a whopping 15 games on the slate, with the first pitch being hurled at 6:35 PM EST in the Yankees vs Pirates showdown at PNC Park. Let's dive in!

Batter Up: Today's Hottest DFS Batters

• 💥 Ronald Acuna Jr. is on fire, with 21 hits from 61 at-bats, averaging 0.344, and smashing 8 HRs with 18 RBIs over the last fortnight. He's up against Johnny Cueto today, who's been struggling with a 6.15 ERA. Last time Cueto pitched, he gave up 5 runs from 5 hits, facing 18 batters.
• 🔥 Matt Olson is another hot hitter, with 19 hits from 54 at-bats, averaging 0.352, and hitting 8 HRs with 16 RBIs. He's also facing Cueto today, so expect some fireworks.
• ⚾ Trea Turner has been turning heads with 18 hits from 47 at-bats, averaging 0.383, and hitting 7 HRs with 15 RBIs. He's up against Zack Thompson today, who's got a 4.06 ERA.
• 🎯 Seiya Suzuki is another one to watch, with 21 hits from 54 at-bats, averaging 0.389, and hitting 4 HRs with 15 RBIs. He's facing Brandon Pfaadt today, who's been struggling with a 6.25 ERA.

And let's not forget Nico Hoerner from the Cubs, who's been hitting consistently with a 9-game streak. 🔥

Pitch Perfect: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

• Gerrit Cole from the Yankees is a force to be reckoned with, boasting a 2.94 ERA, 204 KOs from 30 games, and facing 743 batters. He's only allowed 20 HRs so far.
• Hunter Greene from the Reds is another pitcher to watch, with a 4.93 ERA, 123 KOs from 18 games, and facing 407 batters. He's allowed 14 HRs so far.
• Finally, keep an eye on Tarik Skubal from the Tigers, who's got a 4.17 ERA, 70 KOs from 11 games, and has faced 233 batters. He's only allowed 3 HRs so far.

Game On: Today's DFS Showdowns You Can't Afford to Miss

Now, let's take a look at some of the most exciting matchups on our radar today.

🔥 Yankees (-163) vs Pirates (+137) 8.0 O/U

With the Yankees' Gerrit Cole and his 2.79 ERA facing off against the Pirates' Johan Oviedo and his 4.34 ERA, this game promises to be a nail-biter. PNC Park is notoriously tough for HRs, but Cole's high strikeout rate might just tip the scales in the Yankees' favor.

❄️ Braves (-177) vs Marlins (+145) 9.0 O/U

The Braves are coming in hot with Bryce Elder's 3.06 ERA, while the Marlins' Johnny Cueto is struggling with a 6.15 ERA. With the Braves ranking #1 for HRs and the Marlins being one of the worst run-scoring teams, this game could be a run-fest.

🔥 Rays (-142) vs Orioles (+119) 8.5 O/U

The Rays' Zach Eflin and his 3.53 ERA are up against the Orioles' Jack Flaherty and his 4.98 ERA. With the Rays being one of the highest run-scoring teams and the Orioles' pitcher being easy to hit a HR off, this game could be a slugfest.

Pick of the Day

Out of all the matchups, my money's on the Braves at -177. With their top-ranking for HRs, one of the best bats in baseball, and the Marlins' struggling run score, it's a bet you can't resist. 🍀

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Matt Olson ATL +310

Matt Olson is a clear favorite with a 9.3% home run rate and a recent performance of 8 home runs in the last two weeks. He's going up against Johnny Cueto, who has a high ERA of 6.15 and gives up a home run to 7.1% of batters faced. The wind is blowing slightly from center field, which could potentially aid in a home run.

🥈Ronald Acuna Jr. ATL +510

Ronald Acuna Jr. is another strong pick with a 6.3% home run rate and a recent performance of 8 home runs in the last two weeks. He's also facing off against Johnny Cueto, who has been struggling with a high ERA. The weather conditions at LoanDepot Park are favorable, with a temperature of 90 degrees and a slight wind from center field.

🥉Jake Burger MIA +525

Jake Burger is a solid choice with a 7.1% home run rate and a recent performance of 4 home runs in the last two weeks. He's going up against Bryce Elder, who has a lower ERA of 3.06 but gives up a home run to 2.2% of batters faced. The weather conditions at LoanDepot Park are also favorable, with a temperature of 90 degrees and a slight wind from center field.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown