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Casey Wilson's top DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks for today, Monday, 5/18/26. His favorite daily fantasy baseball lineup sleepers and value picks for DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel.
We have a nine-game slate tonight, this Monday, with some great spots to attack. We have a few spots where both my models like, and that is where we are going to lean into tonight. We have to trust the data tonight and dig into these spots.
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This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/18/2026, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. ET on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup picks will showcase elite players, mid-priced options, and value plays. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for other sports here. Monitoring injury news and today's MLB starting lineups is always essential.
Top MLB DFS Pitcher for DraftKings, FanDuel
Ryan Weathers, SP - NYY ($8.6K DK/$9.8K FD)
Ryan Weathers has been one of my favorite stories of 2026, and it is not talked about enough. He has been tremendous this season for the Yankees, and tonight he gets a great matchup with the struggling Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
Weathers during this season has a 2.87 xFIP, 29.8% K%, 12.0% SwStr%, 1.11 WHIP, and a 1.20 HR/9. His form has been incredible over his last two starts. He has posted a 2.96 xFIP, 31.8% K%, 0.79 WHIP, and a 0.79 HR/9. He has allowed a 32.0% FB% and a 28.0% Hard Hit% during that span.
The Blue Jays have been about as bad as you can get against LHP this season. They have a 18.1% K, a .659 OPS, and a 89 wRC+. Over their last two starts, they have a 24.0% K%, .662 OPS, and a 90 wRC+ against the split. There is upside and floor here for Weathers, making him a great option in all formats.
Top MLB DFS Stack for DraftKings, FanDuel
Chicago Cubs (Model-Projected IRT of 5.7 runs) vs. Brandon Sproat
We have elite hitting weather in Wrigley tonight. There will be a 10+ mph wind blowing out at first pitch to left center field. Some reports show it as a 15+ mph wind, and in this park, that means the ball will fly.
Tonight, Brandon Sproat toes the rubber against the Cubs. This season, he has pitched to a 4.47 xFIP, 1.53 WHIP, 2.00 HR/9, 43.2% FB%, and a 35.1% Hard Hit%. He has a 1.98 HR/9 with a 42.9 % FB% and a 37.1% FB% over his last two starts. With these elements and that many hard-hit balls in the air, I expect some home runs.
The Cubs have been an elite offense this season. They have a .735 OPS and a 111 wRC+ against RHP this season. They are in good form as well, as they have a .710 OPS and a 103 wRC+ over their L14. I expect this stack to garner some roster shares, but it's a tough spot to avoid.
Favorite Targets: Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Moises Ballesteros
Top MLB DFS Hitter for DraftKings, FanDuel
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B - NYY ($4.0K DK/$3.0K FD)
Goldy has been red hot as of late. He has a .719 wOBA and a .688 ISO against LHP over his last 18 ABs. He has a .449 wOBA and a .361 ISO this season against the split. Corbin has allowed a .348 wOBA and a .126 ISO against RHH this season. I love Goldy hitting leadoff here, and it is one of my favorite plays on the slate.
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