Monday Madness: MLB DFS Lineup Tips, Picks, and Game-Changing Strategies for August 28

Let's Get Down to Business: Your Daily DFS Dose

Alright folks, we've got 14 games on the slate today, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:40 PM EST between the Angels and Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Let's dive into the madness!

Batter Up: The Hottest DFS Batters Right Now

• Julio Rodriguez is on fire 🔥 with 28 hits, a .491 average, 4 HRs, and 18 RBIs in the last 2 weeks. Today, he's up against Kyle Muller, who's got a 7.28 ERA. Muller's last start was on 08/23, where he allowed 1 run on 1 hit after facing 15 batters.
• Mookie Betts is another hot hitter, with 29 hits, a .547 average, 4 HRs, and 15 RBIs. He's facing Zac Gallen today, who's got a 3.11 ERA. Gallen's last start was on 08/22, where he allowed 1 run on 7 hits after facing 25 batters.
• Marcell Ozuna is also on a roll, with 21 hits, a .477 average, 6 HRs, and 16 RBIs. He's up against Austin Gomber today, who's got a 5.48 ERA. Gomber's last start was on 08/23, where he allowed 3 runs on 7 hits after facing 26 batters.
• Teoscar Hernandez is not to be overlooked, with 24 hits, a .414 average, 5 HRs, and 16 RBIs. He's also facing Kyle Muller today.

And the player with the longest hit streak? That's Mookie Betts of LAD with a 15-game streak. Keep an eye on him!

Pitch Perfect: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

• Kevin Gausman of TOR is a top pick, with a 3.65 ERA, 195 KOs, and 16 HRs allowed in 25 games.
• Blake Snell of SD is another strong choice, with a 2.85 ERA, 184 KOs, and 15 HRs allowed in 26 games.
• Kenta Maeda of MIN is also worth considering, with a 4.34 ERA, 88 KOs, and 12 HRs allowed in 15 games.

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

Here are three matchups that are definitely worth your attention:

🔥 Angels 63-68 (+114) vs Phillies 72-58 (-136) 9.5 O/U

With Lucas Giolito (4.40 ERA) on the mound for the Angels and Taijuan Walker (4.08 ERA) for the Phillies, this game promises to be a slugfest. The Phillies are ranked #2 for home runs per game, and Giolito has a high strikeout rate. This game is definitely one to watch.

❄️ Yankees 62-68 (-103) vs Tigers 59-71 (-117) 9.0 O/U

Luis Severino (7.26 ERA) is pitching for the Yankees, and the Tigers are yet to announce their starter. With Severino's high ERA and the Yankees' low run-scoring, this game could be a low-scoring affair.

🔥 Braves 84-45 (-240) vs Rockies 49-81 (+195) 12.0 O/U

The Braves' Bryce Elder (3.02 ERA) is facing the Rockies' Austin Gomber (5.48 ERA). With the Braves ranking #1 for home runs per game and having one of the highest run-scoring teams in baseball, this game promises to be a high-scoring showdown.

Pick of the Day

My favorite pick of the day? I'm liking the Braves at -240. With their strong batting and high run-scoring, they're a solid bet against the Rockies.

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Shohei Ohtani LAA +250

Shohei Ohtani is a no-brainer for the top spot. He's up against Taijuan Walker, who has an ERA of 4.08 and gives up a homer 3.0% of the time. Ohtani's HR percentage is a whopping 9.24%, and he's been consistent in the last two weeks with 4 HR in 43 at-bats. The overcast weather and wind blowing towards right field at Citizens Bank Park could also play in his favor.

🥈Pete Alonso NYM +450

Pete Alonso is another solid bet. He's facing Jon Gray who has a decent ERA of 3.55 but gives up a homer 2.6% of the time. Alonso's HR percentage is 8.74%, and he's been on fire in the last two weeks with 4 HR in 50 at-bats. The overcast weather at Citi Field shouldn't affect his performance.

🥉Kyle Schwarber PHI +300

Rounding out the top three is Kyle Schwarber. He's up against Lucas Giolito, who has an ERA of 4.40 and gives up a homer 4.3% of the time. Schwarber's HR percentage is 7.71%, and he's been smashing it in the last two weeks with 6 HR in 41 at-bats. The overcast weather and wind blowing towards right field at Citizens Bank Park could help his cause.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown