We have a collection of MLB games all day long on Wednesday, but this article will zero in on the five-game evening slate. With a small slate, our options are limited, especially when searching for value bats pending the announcement of starting lineups. So, at least for now, we’ll need to focus on a balanced lineup construction that foregoes the high-priced studs on the mound and at the plate.
As always, be sure to pay close attention to the lineups when they are released and monitor the weather leading up to game time. For reference throughout the season, be sure to bookmark our overview of MLB Park Factors and how to Use Weather to Your Advantage in MLB DFS.
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Pitchers
Ross Stripling (LAD): $10,200 vs. SF
There are only three pitchers on the evening slate that pique my interest. While Gerrit Cole is a strong option as a big road favorite against the Rangers, fitting him in will be difficult. So instead, we’ll drop down and save a few bucks with Ross Stripling and the Dodgers who are actually the biggest Vegas favorite on the board. He threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his season debut with five strikeouts. Stripling will be at home against a Giants team that has ranked 27th in wOBA (.292), 29th in ISO (.130), and fourth in strikeout rate (24.4%) against righties over the last season-plus.
