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Take a Swing: Your Daily Dose of DFS Madness

Alright sports junkies, it's time to dive into the madness of today's Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) slate. We've got 9 games on the docket, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:40 PM EST between the Astros and Marlins at Marlins Park. Let's get to it!

Batter Up: Today's DFS Hotshots

Let's take a look at the players who've been knocking it out of the park in the last two weeks:

• 🔥 Matt Olson: 21 hits, 53 at bats, .396 average, 10 HRs, 24 RBIs. He's up against Clarke Schmidt today, who's been struggling with a 4.25 ERA.
• 🔥 Ozzie Albies: 21 hits, 65 at bats, .323 average, 4 HRs, 16 RBIs. He's also facing off against Clarke Schmidt.
• 🔥 Ronald Acuna Jr.: 22 hits, 61 at bats, .361 average, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs. He's third in line to take on Schmidt.
• 🔥 Jose Altuve: 23 hits, 52 at bats, .442 average, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs. He'll be facing Braxton Garrett, who's got a 4.08 ERA.

And let's not forget Maikel Garcia from the KC team, who's been on a 15-game hit streak! 🔥

Pitch Perfect: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

Now, let's switch gears and talk about the guys on the mound:

• Tyler Glasnow (TB): 3.41 ERA, 96 KOs, 12 games, 278 batters faced, 9 HRs allowed.
• Max Scherzer (TEX): 3.73 ERA, 129 KOs, 20 games, 472 batters faced, 22 HRs allowed.
• Framber Valdez (HOU): 3.61 ERA, 144 KOs, 22 games, 572 batters faced, 13 HRs allowed.

Game On: Today's DFS Showdowns to Watch

Now that we've covered the players, let's talk about the games that have caught our eye:

🔥 Astros 68-51 (-142) vs Marlins 62-57 (+119) O/U 7.5

With the Astros' Framber Valdez (3.30 ERA) on the mound and the Marlins' Braxton Garrett (4.08 ERA) pitching, this game is set to be a nail-biter. LoanDepot Park isn't exactly a home run haven, but Valdez's strikeout rate might just tip the scales.

❄️ Yankees 60-58 (+172) vs Braves 75-42 (-212) O/U 9.0

The Braves are a force to be reckoned with, especially at home. With Max Fried's 2.50 ERA and the Braves' #1 ranking for home runs, the Yankees' Clarke Schmidt (4.25 ERA) will have his work cut out for him.

🔥 Athletics 33-85 (+190) vs Cardinals 52-66 (-230) O/U 8.5

The Cardinals' Miles Mikolas (4.20 ERA) might just have a field day against the Athletics, who are one of the worst run-scoring teams in baseball. But don't count out the Athletics' JP Sears (4.33 ERA) just yet.

The Showdown Showstopper

Out of all these matchups, my money's on the Astros vs Marlins game. With Valdez's impressive strikeout rate and the Astros' strong record, I like the Astros at -142. 🍀

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Shohei Ohtani LAA +255

Shohei Ohtani is a no-brainer for the top spot. With a whopping 41 home runs from 522 at-bats, he's hitting homers at a rate of 9.4%. He's facing Max Scherzer, who has an ERA of 3.66 and gives up a homer to 4.7% of batters faced. The weather at Globe Life Field is sunny and 88 degrees, with a 9MPH wind blowing towards right field, which should aid Ohtani's left-handed swing.

🥈Matt Olson ATL +285

Matt Olson is another strong choice. He's hit 43 home runs from 522 at-bats, giving him a home run rate of 9.8%. He's up against Clarke Schmidt, who has an ERA of 4.25 and gives up a homer to 3.4% of batters faced. The weather at Truist Park is partly cloudy and 84 degrees, with a 7MPH wind blowing slightly towards right field, which should favor Olson's left-handed swing.

🥉Aaron Judge NYY +290

Aaron Judge rounds out the top three. He's hit 22 home runs from 277 at-bats, a home run rate of 9.95%. He's facing Max Fried, who has an ERA of 2.50 and only gives up a homer to 1.4% of batters faced. However, the weather at Truist Park is partly cloudy and 84 degrees, with a 7MPH wind blowing slightly towards right field, which should help Judge's right-handed swing.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown