Swing for the Fences: August 11 MLB DFS Top Picks and Plays

Step Up to the Plate: Your Daily Fantasy Sports Breakdown

Alright, sports fans, we've got a full slate of 15 games today, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:40 PM EST between the Guardians and Rays at Tropicana Field. Let's dive into the madness! ⚾️

Swinging for the Fences: Today's Top DFS Batters

• 🔥 Matt Olson is on fire with 17 hits in his last 45 at-bats, boasting an average of 0.378, 8 HRs, and 21 RBIs. He's up against Tylor Megill today, who's been struggling with a 5.45 ERA.
• 🔥 Ronald Acuna Jr. is not far behind with 23 hits in 52 at-bats, a .442 average, 3 HRs, and 12 RBIs. He's also facing Megill today. Double trouble for Megill, eh?
• 🔥 Bobby Witt Jr. is making some noise with 21 hits in 50 at-bats, a .420 average, 4 HRs, and 17 RBIs. He's up against Adam Wainwright, who's been having a rough time with a 7.81 ERA.
• 🔥 Freddie Freeman is tearing it up with 25 hits in 52 at-bats, a .481 average, 2 HRs, and 10 RBIs. He's facing Austin Gomber today, who's got a 5.40 ERA.

And let's not forget about Ha-seong Kim from SD, who's been on a 15-game hit streak! 🔥

On the Mound: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

• 🔥 Lance Lynn from LAD is leading the pack with a 6.65 ERA, 157 KOs, and 32 HRs allowed in 23 games.
• 🔥 Luis Castillo from SEA is holding strong with a 3.74 ERA, 155 KOs, and 22 HRs allowed in 23 games.
• 🔥 Justin Verlander from HOU is showing his veteran skills with a 3.38 ERA, 85 KOs, and 10 HRs allowed in 17 games.

Batter Up: Today's DFS Showdowns That Can't Be Missed

Here are the matchups that have caught our eye:

🔥 Guardians (+180) vs Rays (-220) O/U 8.5

The Guardians are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball, leading with just 6 per game. Rays' pitcher Aaron Civale, with a 2.55 ERA, might have his work cut out for him today.

❄️ Yankees (+120) vs Marlins (-143) O/U 8.5

Marlins' pitcher Jesus Luzardo has a solid 3.56 ERA, but he's up against the Yankees, who are known for their power hitting. This could be a low-scoring game, considering the Marlins are one of the worst run-scoring teams in baseball.

🔥 Reds (-105) vs Pirates (-115) O/U 9.0

Reds' pitcher Andrew Abbott has a decent 2.93 ERA, but he's up against the Pirates who are playing at PNC Park, one of the toughest ballparks for HRs. This could be a high-scoring game.

Today's Top Pick

Out of all the matchups, we're liking the Reds at -105. With Abbott on the mound and the Pirates' difficulty with HRs at PNC Park, it seems like a solid pick. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 🍀

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Matt Olson ATL +255

Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves is a solid pick for a home run. He's facing Tylor Megill, who has a high ERA of 5.45 and gives up a homer to 3.1% of batters. Olson's recent performance is impressive, with 8 home runs in the last two weeks and a total of 40 home runs this season. The weather at Citi Field is sunny and the wind is blowing towards the right field, which could potentially assist a left-handed hitter like Olson.

🥈Shohei Ohtani LAA +280

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is another strong contender. He's up against Justin Verlander, who has a decent ERA of 3.11 but gives up a homer to 2.4% of batters. Ohtani has hit 40 home runs this season and 4 in the last two weeks. The weather at Minute Maid Park is misty, but the wind is blowing towards the right field, which could aid a left-handed batter like Ohtani.

🥉Aaron Judge NYY +300

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is my third pick. He's facing Jesus Luzardo, who has an ERA of 3.56 and gives up a homer to 2.9% of batters. Judge has hit 21 home runs this season and 2 in the last two weeks. The weather at LoanDepot Park is partly cloudy and the wind direction is not ideal, but Judge's power and Luzardo's tendency to give up home runs make him a good bet.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown