Unlocking Winning Strategies for 04/05/24 MLB Daily Fantasy Slate: A Deep Dive into Stats and Projections

Welcome to another exhilarating day of Major League Baseball, with a total of 13 games set to kick off from 1:05 PM EST. Our spotlight today is on the Tampa Bay Rays as they journey to the mile-high city for a tantalizing showdown against the Colorado Rockies at the iconic Coors Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM EST, and with an Over/Under of 12.5, this matchup is shaping up to be a veritable feast for hitting enthusiasts. As we delve into the nitty-gritty of today’s fantasy slate, we’ll be focusing on the top projected players at each position, their recent performances, and the potential impact they could have on today’s games. So, whether you’re a seasoned fantasy veteran or a newcomer to the scene, strap in as we embark on this statistical journey, designed to give you the edge in your fantasy selections.

GameTime Away Team Home Team O/U Fav
1:05 PM EST Blue Jays 3-4 Yankees 6-1 8.5 NYY -153
1:10 PM EST Athletics 1-6 Tigers 5-1 7.5 DET -250
2:20 PM EST Dodgers 7-2 Cubs 4-2 7.5 LAD -174
4:10 PM EST Rays 3-4 Rockies 1-6 12.5 TB -168
4:12 PM EST Orioles 4-2 Pirates 6-1 8.0 BAL -142
4:35 PM EST Padres 4-5 Giants 2-5 7.5 SF -122
6:40 PM EST Mets 1-5 Reds 4-2 4.5 CIN -124
6:45 PM EST Phillies 2-4 Nationals 2-4 8.5 PHI -190
7:20 PM EST Diamondbacks 4-3 Braves 3-2 8.5 ATL -280
7:40 PM EST White Sox 1-5 Royals 3-4 4.5 KC -186
8:05 PM EST Astros 2-5 Rangers 4-2 8.5 HOU -140
8:10 PM EST Mariners 3-4 Brewers 4-1 7.0 MIL -126
9:38 PM EST Red Sox 5-2 Angels 4-2 9.0 LAA -113

Top 1B Players to Watch in Today’s MLB Daily Fantasy Sports

Yandy Diaz ($5800), Rays – Projected 15.8 pts

Yandy Diaz of the Rays has been showing a consistent performance in the recent games. With an average of 8.2 daily fantasy points over the last ten games, Diaz has shown a 10.2% increase compared to his previous ten games. Despite facing Austin Gomber of the COL, who ranks #40.0 for hits allowed per game, Diaz’s performance metrics show promise. His hits per game have slightly decreased by 18.0%, but his runs per game have increased by 36.4%. With a DraftKings salary of $5800 and a projected point score of 15.8, Diaz holds a 2.7 DFS Value Score, indicating strong value for today’s slate.

Pete Alonso ($5200), Mets – Projected 14.5 pts

Pete Alonso of the Mets, despite a slight decrease in his DraftKings points per game from 6.44 to 5.9, shows potential in today’s slate. Alonso will be facing Hunter Greene of the CIN, who ranks #122.0 for hits allowed per game. Alonso’s performance metrics show a significant increase in home runs per game by 81.8%, even though his doubles per game have decreased by 100.0%. With a DraftKings salary of $5200 and a projected point score of 14.5, Alonso holds a 2.8 DFS Value Score, indicating strong value for today’s slate.

Top 2B Players to Watch in MLB Daily Fantasy Sports

Ozzie Albies ($5500), Braves – Projected 13.6 pts

Ozzie Albies of the Braves has been a consistent performer, averaging 14.1 daily fantasy points over his last ten games. This is a slight increase from his previous ten-game average of 13.22 points. His hits per game have slightly decreased, but his walks per game have seen a significant increase of 218.2%. Despite the Braves’ #38 ranking in generating fantasy points, Albies has shown his ability to contribute significantly to the team’s performance. With a DraftKings salary of $5500 and a projected points of 13.6, Albies has a DFS Value Score of 2.5, indicating strong value for the upcoming slate.

Marcus Semien ($5000), Rangers – Projected 13.4 pts

Marcus Semien of the Rangers has seen a dip in his performance recently, with his average daily fantasy points dropping from 11.33 to 6.5 in his last ten games. His hits per game have also decreased, but his singles per game have seen a notable increase of 59.1%. Despite facing Hunter Brown of the HOU, who allows 9.08 hits per game, Semien’s performance has been less than stellar. However, with a DraftKings salary of $5000 and a projected points of 13.4, Semien has a DFS Value Score of 2.7, suggesting he still holds strong value for the upcoming slate. It will be interesting to see if he can bounce back and improve his performance.

Top 3B Players to Watch in the Upcoming Slate

Isaac Paredes ($5100), Rays – Projected 13.6 pts

Isaac Paredes of the Rays is showing a strong upward trend in his performance. Over the last ten games, he has averaged 8.8 daily fantasy points, a 27.7% increase from his previous ten games. His hits per game have also increased by 15.4%, and he’s been hitting home runs at a rate of 0.3 per game, a whopping 172.7% increase. He’s facing Austin Gomber of the COL, who ranks #40 for hits allowed per game. With a DraftKings salary of $5100 and a projected point score of 13.6, Paredes is a player to watch. His DFS Value Score is 2.7, indicating strong value.

Rafael Devers ($5400), Red Sox – Projected 13.4 pts

Rafael Devers of the Red Sox is another player to consider. Over the last ten games, Devers has averaged 6.2 daily fantasy points. Although this is a 41.9% decrease from his previous ten games, he’s facing Griffin Canning of the LAA, who ranks #152 for hits allowed per game, which could provide Devers with opportunities to score. His DraftKings salary is $5400, and he’s projected to score 13.4 points. Despite the recent dip in performance, Devers’ DFS Value Score is 2.5, indicating strong value.

Top Shortstop Picks for Today’s Slate

Francisco Lindor ($5000), Mets – Projected 15.1 pts

Francisco Lindor has been a steady contributor for the Mets, averaging 5.2 daily fantasy points over his last ten games. He’s facing off against Hunter Greene of the Reds, who has a tendency to give up hits, ranking #122 in the league for hits allowed per game. However, Lindor’s performance has seen a dip compared to his previous ten games, with a decrease in hits, singles, home runs, and total bases. Despite this, his walks and runs per game have seen a slight increase. With a DraftKings salary of $5000 and projected points of 15.1, Lindor’s DFS Value Score sits at 3.0, marking him as an elite value pick for today’s slate.

Trea Turner ($6100), Phillies – Projected 14.1 pts

Trea Turner is another strong choice at shortstop, playing for the Phillies. Over his latest ten-game stretch, Turner has averaged 7.8 daily fantasy points. He’s up against Patrick Corbin of the Nationals, who ranks #38 for hits allowed per game. Turner’s recent performance has shown improvement, with increases in DraftKings and FanDuel points, hits, singles, doubles, and total bases per game. His walks per game have slightly decreased, but his runs per game have seen a small boost. With a DraftKings salary of $6100 and projected points of 14.1, Turner’s DFS Value Score is 2.3, making him a core value player for today’s games.

Top Catcher Picks for Today’s Slate

J.T. Realmuto ($4400), Philadelphia Phillies – Projected 12.9 pts

J.T. Realmuto has been on a steady climb in his recent performances. Over his last ten games, he’s averaged 7.6 DraftKings points per game, a 48.7% increase from his previous ten-game stretch. His hits per game have also seen a significant rise, up 64.2% to 1.1. Despite the Phillies’ overall ranking of #141 in generating fantasy points, Realmuto’s individual performance shows promise. He’s up against Patrick Corbin of the Nationals, who ranks #38 for hits allowed per game. With a DraftKings salary of $4400 and projected points of 12.9, Realmuto’s DFS value score stands at 2.9, indicating strong value for today’s slate.

Francisco Alvarez ($3200), New York Mets – Projected 12.0 pts

Francisco Alvarez of the Mets is another catcher to keep an eye on. Despite the Mets’ low ranking of #185 in generating fantasy points, Alvarez has shown a remarkable improvement in his recent games. His DraftKings points per game have skyrocketed by 199.0% to 9.3 in his last ten games. His hits per game have also increased by 127.3% to 1.0. He’s set to face Hunter Greene of the Reds, who ranks #122 for hits allowed per game. With a DraftKings salary of $3200 and projected points of 12.0, Alvarez’s DFS value score is an 3.8, marking him as an elite value pick for today’s slate.

Top Outfielders for Today’s DFS Slate

Randy Arozarena ($6000), Tampa Bay Rays – Projected 16.2 pts

Randy Arozarena has been a consistent performer for the Rays, averaging 8.8 daily fantasy points over his last ten games. Despite Tampa Bay’s overall ranking of #209 in the MLB for generating fantasy points, Arozarena’s individual performance has shown a 16.4% increase in DraftKings points per game compared to his previous ten-game stretch. His upcoming matchup against Austin Gomber of the Colorado Rockies, who ranks #40 for hits allowed per game, could provide further opportunities for Arozarena to rack up points. With a DraftKings salary of $6000 and a projected points total of 16.2, Arozarena’s DFS Value Score sits at 2.7, indicating strong value for today’s slate.

Ronald Acuna Jr. ($6500), Atlanta Braves – Projected 15.9 pts

Ronald Acuna Jr. is another outfielder to consider for your DFS lineup. Despite a recent dip in performance, with a 23.8% decrease in DraftKings points per game over his last ten games compared to the previous ten, Acuna Jr. still holds strong value. Playing for the Braves, who rank #17 in the MLB for generating fantasy points, Acuna Jr. has averaged 11.6 daily fantasy points over his latest ten-game stretch. His DraftKings salary is set at $6500, with a projected points total of 15.9. This gives Acuna Jr. a DFS Value Score of 2.4, marking him as a core value player for today’s slate.

Reds vs Cubs Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Royals vs Braves Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Padres vs Diamondbacks Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Athletics vs Mariners Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Astros vs Guardians Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Dodgers vs Rockies Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Mets vs Brewers Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

Orioles vs Twins Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:43 am by thefield

White Sox vs Tigers Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Marlins vs Blue Jays Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Rangers vs Angels Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Rays vs Red Sox Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Phillies vs Nationals Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Pirates vs Yankees Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:42 am by thefield

Cardinals vs Giants Game Breakdown

September 29, 2024 at 9:41 am by thefield

Strategy and Stats for 09/28/24 MLB Daily Fantasy Slate

September 28, 2024 at 11:25 am by thefield