Thursday Thrills: Unveiling MLB DFS Strategies, Must-Have Players, and the Road to Victory for August 31

Step Up to the Plate: Your Daily DFS Breakdown

Hey there, sports fans! We've got a quartet of games on the slate today, with the first pitch being thrown at 1:10 PM EST. The Yankees are squaring off against the Tigers at Comerica Park. Let's dive into the action! ⚾️

Swinging for the Fences: Today's Top DFS Batters

• Mookie Betts is on fire 🔥, with 29 hits from 55 at-bats, an average of 0.527, 5 HRs, and 13 RBIs in the last two weeks. He's up against Spencer Strider, who's got a 3.52 ERA. Strider last pitched on 08/25, allowing 1 run on 3 hits after facing 25 batters.
• Marcell Ozuna is swinging a hot bat, with 21 hits from 48 at-bats, an average of 0.438, 7 HRs, and 15 RBIs. He's facing Lance Lynn, who's got a 5.56 ERA. Lynn last pitched on 08/25, allowing 4 runs on 10 hits after facing 29 batters.
• Gleyber Torres is hitting a solid 0.340, with 17 hits from 50 at-bats, 5 HRs, and 8 RBIs. He's up against Matt Manning, who's got a 3.80 ERA. Manning last pitched on 08/25, allowing 1 run on 1 hit after facing 22 batters.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. is holding steady with a 0.304 average, 17 hits from 56 at-bats, 2 HRs, and 6 RBIs. He's also facing Lance Lynn, who's got a 5.56 ERA. Lynn last pitched on 08/25, allowing 4 runs on 10 hits after facing 29 batters.

Marcell Ozuna of the ATL is currently on a 9-game hit streak. Keep an eye on this guy! 👀

On the Mound: Today's Top DFS Pitchers

• Spencer Strider of the ATL has an ERA of 3.76, with 236 KOs in 26 games, having faced 620 batters and allowed 18 HRs.
• Lance Lynn of the LAD has an ERA of 6.15, with 170 KOs in 26 games, having faced 659 batters and allowed 34 HRs.
• Clarke Schmidt of the NYY has an ERA of 5.09, with 125 KOs in 26 games, having faced 561 batters and allowed 19 HRs.

Batter Up: Today's Must-Watch DFS Matchups

Here are the games that have caught our eye for today:

🔥 Yankees 65-68 (-110) vs Tigers 59-74 (-120) O/U 8.5 at 1:10 PM

With the Yankees' Clarke Schmidt (4.53 ERA, 561 batters faced) and the Tigers' Matt Manning (3.80 ERA, 292 batters faced) on the mound, this game could go either way. Comerica Park is known for being tough on HRs, allowing just 0.83 per game. Schmidt has the 29th highest strikeout rate in baseball, averaging 4.81 per start. This game is a toss-up, so it's definitely one to watch.

❄️ Marlins 66-67 (-157) vs Nationals 62-72 (+131) O/U 8.5 at 7:05 PM

The Marlins' Braxton Garrett (3.96 ERA, 555 batters faced) and the Nationals' Joan Adon (5.25 ERA, 96 batters faced) are both in the spotlight today. Garrett has the 24th highest strikeout rate in baseball, averaging 5.19 per start. Adon, on the other hand, is one of the worst starters in baseball, allowing 5.2 runs per game. The Marlins are also one of the worst run-scoring teams in baseball at 3.5 per game. This game could be a low-scoring affair, so keep your eyes peeled.

🔥 Braves 87-45 (-144) vs Dodgers 83-49 (+121) O/U 8.0 at 10:10 PM

The Braves' Spencer Strider (3.52 ERA, 620 batters faced) and the Dodgers' Lance Lynn (5.56 ERA, 659 batters faced) are taking the mound today. Strider has the highest strikeout rate in baseball, averaging 9.08 per start, while Lynn has the 4th highest, averaging 6.54 per start. Lynn is also one of the worst starters in baseball, allowing 5.6 runs per game. This game is set to be a high-scoring thriller, so don't miss it!

The Pick of the Day

After weighing the odds, pitchers, and over/under, our favorite pick of the day is the Braves at -144. With Spencer Strider's impressive strikeout rate and the Braves' strong run-scoring ability, we think they have a solid chance of coming out on top. 🍀

🏁 Home Run Prop Favorites

🥇Mookie Betts LAD +450

Mookie Betts is a no-brainer for the top spot. His homerun percentage is a whopping 7.29%, the highest among all the players listed. He's also been on fire in the last two weeks, hitting 5 homeruns in 55 at-bats. Facing off against Spencer Strider, who has a high ERA of 3.52 and gives up a homer to nearly 3% of batters, Betts is in a prime position to knock one out of the park.

🥈Jorge Soler MIA +360

Jorge Soler is a solid choice for the second spot. His homerun percentage is an impressive 7.61%, and he's been hot recently with 5 homeruns in his last 42 at-bats. He's up against Joan Adon, who has a high ERA of 5.25 and gives up a homer to 4.2% of batters. Plus, the wind at Nationals Park is blowing towards right field, which could help Soler's chances of hitting a homerun.

🥉Carter Kieboom WAS +925

Carter Kieboom takes the bronze medal spot. His homerun percentage is a staggering 11.54%, the highest among all players listed. He's also been on a roll in the last two weeks, hitting 3 homeruns in 26 at-bats. He's facing Braxton Garrett, who has a decent ERA of 3.96 but gives up a homer to 3.2% of batters. The wind at Nationals Park is blowing towards right field, which could boost Kieboom's chances of hitting a homerun.

Full Batters Prop Breakdown