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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Monday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings
Sean Manaea (SP – NYM) vs. CLE
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 (SP – CIN) at CHC
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 (SP – LAA) vs. TB
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
- Road (Coors Field)
- Game Total/Moneyline: 11.5 Runs/TOR -200
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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