This series uses the FantasyLabs Tools to analyze MLB stacks in the day’s slate. The series does not provide play or fade recommendations. It provides analysis.
Texas Rangers
With the Lineup Builder, it’s easy to incorporate stacks into DFS rosters. Using the Bales Model, the highest-rated stack on FanDuel belongs to the Rangers:
The Rangers lead Friday’s 15-game slate with an implied total of 5.9 runs (per our Vegas Dashboard). Mike Napoli has a team-high 11 Pro Trends and makes for a cost-effective option at just $3000 with a Bargain Rating of 86 percent. His average batted ball distance has increased by 45 feet over the last 15 days, while his exit velocity and hard hit percentage have elevated as well. Nomar Mazara and Shin-Soo Choo benefit from a Park Factor boost as the two left-handed hitters in this four-man stack. Opposing pitcher Chris Tillman suffers from a 1.834 WHIP and will step on the mound with a game-time temperature of 99 degrees, resulting in an 85 Weather Rating for hitters.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins rank third in the Bales Model on DraftKings when sorted by Pro Trends:
Giancarlo Stanton and J.T. Realmuto are tied for the most Pro Trends (10) on the team, as the Marlins are currently projected to score 5.0 runs. Their modest run total could result in decreased tournament ownership, which Pro Subscribers can review after lineup lock via our DFS Ownership Dashboard. Despite a lousy Park Factor Rating, Marcell Ozuna has produced a team-high +1.84 Plus/Minus at home this season (per our Trends tool). Stanton remains scorching hot with 12 home runs in his previous 18 games and a +5.86 Plus/Minus over the last 10. All five hitters in this stack have performed well in recent Statcast data.
Cleveland Indians
We have recently integrated FantasyDraft tools and data into our Models. The Indians possess one of the highest-rated six-man stacks in the CSURAM88 Model:
The Indians are currently implied to score 5.8 runs, as they have scored 52 runs during their seven-game winning streak. While they rank in the middle of the league in team ISO against left-handed pitching this season, White Sox lefty Derek Holland has struggled mightily in his previous nine starts. Holland has surrendered a 1.967 HR/9 rate in the last year and has seen his velocity drop a slate-worst two miles per hour over the previous 15 days. Francisco Lindor leads the team with a +1.55 Plus/Minus against lefties this season with a 51 percent Consistency Rating while Edwin Encarnacion has flashed upside with positive recent batted ball statistics.
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