Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate starts at 7:10 p.m. ET at DraftKings and FanDuel and has nine games. The suggested pick ’em choices from Underdog are also from the nine-game slate.
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Today’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks
Monday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Sean Manaea has pitched well in four appearances (three starts) spanning 17.1 innings this season. According to FanGraphs, the veteran lefty has produced the following numbers this year.
- 2.08 ERA
- 2.90 xFIP
- 2.73 SIERA
- 0.87 WHIP
- One win
- Three quality starts
- 5.9 BB%
- 32.4 K%
- 11.6 SwStr%
- 27.8 CSW%
- 102 stuff+
- 103 location+
- 99 pitching+
Manaea has a sweet matchup and alluring betting info tonight. The Guardians are tied for 23rd in wRC+ (80) with a 23.7 K% versus lefties and tied for 26th in wRC+ (85) with a 21.5 K% on the road in 2025. Cleveland was also 16th in wRC+ (104) with a 20.3 K% in the previous 30 days. Thus, the Mets are -185 favorites, and the game’s total is 8.0 runs.
Nick Lodolo has a challenging matchup. The Cubs are seventh in wRC+ (108) with a 21.0 K% versus lefties and ninth in wRC+ (112) with a 20.2 K% at home this year. Chicago was also tied for sixth in wRC+ (112) with a 20.6 K% in the previous 30 days. So, Lodolo’s floor is lowered because of the matchup, and the Reds are slight underdogs (+120).
Fortunately, the game’s total is 8.0 runs. Moreover, Lodolo is rolling. In his previous five starts spanning 33.1 innings, Lodolo has had the following stats.
- 1.89 ERA
- 2.71 xFIP
- 2.68 SIERA
- 0.75 WHIP
- Three wins
- Four quality starts
- One shutout
- 3.3 BB%
- 30.9 K%
- 13.6 SwStr%
- 31.4 CSW%
- 102 stuff+
- 100 location+
- 99 pitching+
The 27-year-old lefty is also a road warrior. In 22 starts spanning 129.1 innings on the road since last season, Lodolo has had a 2.85 ERA, 3.41 xFIP, 0.86 WHIP, 5.5 BB% and 27.3 K%. Lodolo’s ceiling is worth chasing in GPPs at DraftKings and FanDuel.
Yusei Kikuchi has pitched much better at home than on the road in his first year with the Angels. In 12 starts at home this year, Kikuchi has recorded a 2.48 ERA, 4.03 xFIP, 1.26 WHIP, 7.6 BB% and 23.7 K% in 69 innings.
Kikuchi has a tantalizing matchup and rock-solid betting info tonight. The Rays are 22nd in wRC+ (81) with a 23.8 K% versus lefties and 25th in wRC+ (89) with a 22.9 K% on the road this season. Tampa Bay was also 29th in wRC+ (81) with a 23.5 K% in the previous 30 days. Finally, the Angels are listed as -130 favorites, and the game’s total is 8.5 runs.
Suggested Lineup Stacks
Tanner Gordon has a 4.85 ERA, 4.89 xERA, 4.83 xFIP, 5.09 SIERA and 1.54 WHIP in five starts for the Rockies this year. He’s also at the mercy of batted balls, with an ugly 13.2 K%. Relying on good fortune on batted balls is a recipe for disaster at Coors Field. The Blue Jays can take advantage of their matchup and the park factors at Coors Field.
- Home (American Family Field)
- Game Total/Moneyline: 9.0 Runs/MIL -135
Erick Fedde has been a punching bag for opposing offenses this year, tallying a 5.33 ERA, 5.79 xERA, 5.25 xFIP, 5.42 SIERA and 1.50 WHIP in 21 starts this season. Fedde has allowed a .311 wOBA to 231 right-handed batters faced this year. So, he’s not great against righties. However, Fedde is a dumpster fire against lefties, allowing a .379 wOBA to 235 left-handed batters faced in 2025.
Core Studs
- Addison Barger has hit 16 homers with 48 runs, 53 RBIs, three stolen bases, a .313 OBP, .240 ISO, .344 wOBA and 121 wRC+ in 337 plate appearances this season.
- Christian Yelich has tallied a .385 OBP, .208 ISO, .379 wOBA and 144 wRC+ against right-handed pitching since 2023.
- Bo Bichette has hit 13 dingers with 53 runs, 68 RBIs, four stolen bases, a .338 OBP, .159 ISO, .343 wOBA and 120 wRC+ in 497 plate appearances this season.
Value Plays/Punts
- A change of scenery has unlocked Andrew Vaughn‘s bat. In 77 plate appearances with the Brewers, Vaughn has smashed six homers with 13 runs, 24 RBIs, a .429 OBP, .328 ISO, .469 wOBA and 209 wRC+.
- Joey Loperfido has ripped three round-trippers with eight runs, nine RBIs, one stolen base, a .420 OBP, .172 ISO, .420 wOBA and 173 wRC+ in 70 plate appearances this season.
- Brice Turang has belted eight bombs with 65 runs, 49 RBIs, 19 stolen bases, a .342 OBP, .109 ISO, .321 wOBA and 107 wRC+ in 452 plate appearances this season.
Monday’s Top 3 Underdog Player Props
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Christian Yelich (OF, DH – MIL): 8.5 Fantasy Points – Higher
In addition to having a track record of succeeding against righties, Yelich is raking this season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder has hit 21 homers with 61 runs, 73 RBIs, 15 stolen bases, a .344 OBP, .188 ISO, .346 wOBA, .338 xwOBA and 124 wRC+ in 450 plate appearances in 2025.
Addison Barger (3B, OF – TOR): 2.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs – Higher
Barger has thrived with the platoon advantage in a breakout season. He has hit 15 homers with a .327 OBP, .262 ISO, .364 wOBA and 135 wRC+ in 273 plate appearances against righties in 2025.
Vladimir Guerrero (1B, 3B, DH – TOR): 9.5 Fantasy Points – Higher
Vladimir Guerrero has hit 16 homers with 72 runs, 58 RBIs, five stolen bases, a .395 OBP, .173 ISO, .372 wOBA, .409 xwOBA and 141 wRC+ in 491 plate appearances this year. Furthermore, he’s had a .366 OBP, .199 ISO, .366 wOBA and 138 wRC+ against righties since 2023. Finally, Gordon has surrendered a .423 wOBA to 53 right-handed batters this season.
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