FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/13/15

Another full slate of games today to choose from. You all know the drill; we provide you with some sleepers and must plays, you win some coin.

My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value. Let's get to it.

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Offense to Consider Stacking for FanDuel

Washington Nationals

The Nationals are enjoying their time at Chase Field, accruing 15 runs in the first two games. Today they get a matchup with Jeremy Hellickson, who has been awful (7.90 ERA at home) in the early going at Chase Field. They've inflated the prices somewhat to snag Nationals but I'm still buying on cheap Nats such as Wilson Ramos ($3,000). Ryan Zimmerman ($3,330), Danny Espinosa ($2,600), and Yunel Escobar ($2,600). Use the cash saved to stack your OF or at SP.

Additional Lineups to Consider: Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider for FanDuel

Matt Harvey - SP, Mets ($10,300)

Hard to fade the Dark Knight. He's been stellar so far this year and gets to face a Cubs team that is leading MLB in strikeouts.

Gio Gonzalez - SP, Nationals ($9,100)

Since I'm so high on the Nationals today it only makes sense to procure their starter. Gio has recorded at least eight strikeouts in each of the past three games and has a great opportunity to pick up a W.

Jose Quintana - SP, White Sox ($7,100)

Quintana has pitched well lately as his ERA has dropped from 8.40 to 5.03. Last time he faced the Brew Crew he went eight scoreless and I think he has a great chance to get a W going up against Jimmy Nelson. Gotta love the cheap price too.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider for FanDuel

Yasmani Grandal - C, Dodgers ($3,000)

Grandal is our #1 rated catcher according to our Premium Hitters Streaming Tool, and combined with the low price tag and a .583 AVG the past 7 days you have yourself a great pick.

 
A.J. Pierzynski - C, Braves ($2,500)

Pierzynski makes a good low-cost option for owners who refuse to invest in a catcher. He's hitting .338 with a .523 SLG vs RHP so far this year.

Freddie Freeman - 1B, Braves ($3,900)

Freeman is hitting .478 during his current nine-game hitting streak, and the price still hasn't reflected that type of production. Great 1B option today.

Chris Davis - 1B, Orioles ($3,700)

Crush Davis has a fantastic matchup today vs Aaron Sanchez, as he's 4-for-4 lifetime with 2 HRs.

Ian Kinsler - 2B, Tigers ($3,500)

Kinsler is .429 lifetime vs Ricky Nolasco and has been getting hot lately (.375 last seven days).

Robinson Cano - 2B, Mariners ($3,400)

Crazy how cheap Cano has gotten. In 84 ABs vs James Shields, he's batting .405 with 4 HRs. Sign me up!

Adrian Beltre - 3B, Rangers ($3,100)

Beltre has been shaking off his April struggles with a hot start to May (.355/2/6) and thankfully his price hasn't reflected that yet. He's 3-for-6 lifetime vs Gallardo, but you need to make sure they're going to get that game in today before finalizing your roster.

Kyle Seager - 3B, Mariners ($3,000)

Here's another Mariner who enjoys seeing James Shields. He's 5-for-11 with 2 HR vs Big Game James.

Jhonny Peralta - SS, Cardinals ($2,900)

He's swinging a hot bat and is 5-for-13 lifetime vs Corey Kluber.

Erick Aybar - SS, Angels ($2,200)

Super cheap option and he's batting .300 vs Jordan Lyles.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider for FanDuel

Michael Brantley - OF, Indians ($4,300)

Brantley has been putting it all together lately (.333/5/1/3/2 last 7 days) and has proven success vs John Lackey (4-for-11).

Curtis Granderson - OF, Mets ($2,900)

Granderson has 2 HRs in the past week and is 6-for-17 lifetime vs Jason Hammel with 2 HR.

Marlon Byrd - OF, Reds ($2,900)

Byrd is batting .300 vs LHP this year and is 6-for-15 lifetime vs Eric Stults. He's a good low-end option for your roster.

Colby Rasmus - OF, Astros ($2,900)

Rasmus has been inconsistent and makes for a risky play, but his .429 AVG with 2 HR vs Tim Hudson is worth considering.

 

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