We have a massive slate tonight, as nearly every team plays. That leaves us with plenty of options in all price ranges. We also have a few stacking options that will allow us to either use cheap or expensive pitching options.

Alright, now let's party! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/31/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.

You can read our FanDuel DFS lineup picks as well. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @BalesSJustin. 

DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tim Adleman

The Blue Jays have struggled offensively this season, but they are hitting over .300 as a team over the last seven days. They are also averaging over six runs per game with 40% of their hits going for extra-bases over that span. They get an elite matchup against Adleman, who has struggled with a 4.95 ERA through seven starts this season. The Blue Jays are -142 favorites in a game set at 10 runs, and they're an elite stacking option tonight.

Houston Astros vs Hector Santiago

The Astros have been a high upside offense this season, especially on the road. Today, they get a great matchup against Santiago, who has struggled with a 4.31 ERA and 6.4 K/9 through 10 games. The ball will be in play plenty today, and the Astros are -123 favorites in a game set at 9.5 runs. They are a stack best suited for tournaments on this slate.

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Jacob deGrom - vs MIL ($12,000)

deGrom has been enjoying an elite season, as he enters this game with a 4-1 record, 3.23 ERA, and 12.1 K/9 through 10 starts. He has also been a better pitcher at home, as his ERA is lower and K/9 is higher in New York. He gets a great matchup against the Brewers, who are one of the highest strikeout prone team in the MLB. deGrom is a -180 favorite in a game set at only 7.5 runs, and he's a great option in all leagues.

James Paxton - vs COL ($8,200)

Paxton is a bit too cheap tonight because he is returning from injury. Before going down with an injury, he was having a great season. Through six starts, he has a 3-0 record with a 1.43 ERA and a 10.8 K/9. He has also been a better pitcher at home, and he will be throwing in the extremely pitcher friendly stadium tonight. He's a -138 favorite in a game set at 8 runs, and his price tag likely won't be this low for the rest of the season.

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Alex Avila - at KC ($3,200)

Avila has really cooled off recently, but he has still displayed great consistency over his last 10 games. He also has good power for his position, and he's still surprisingly cheap. He gets a good matchup against Ian Kennedy, and Avila can be used in all leagues.

First Base (1B)

Jose Abreu - vs BOS ($4,700)

Abreu has caught fire over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .350 with good power. He gets a great matchup against Drew Pomeranz tonight, and Abreu has been a better hitter against left-handed pitching. He's a consistent option with great upside, as well.

Second Base (2B)

Ben Zobrist - at SD ($4,700)

Zobrist recently stated that he does not feel comfortable hitting right-handed right now. Luckily, he's facing Luis Perdomo today, and Zobrist, which will allow Zobrist to hit left-handed. He's hitting over .400 with good power over his last 10 games, and Zobrist can safely be used in all leagues.

Shortstop (SS)

Didi Gregorius - at BAL ($3,800)

Gregorius has been enjoying a great season, and he has looked good over his last 10 games, as well. He is also hitting over .300 on the road this season, and he gets a matchup against Kevin Gausman in a hitter friendly stadium tonight. Gregorius may be best suited for tournaments, though.

Third Base (3B)

Alex Bregman - at MIN ($4,100)

Bregman continues to make a high upside option for the Astros. He comes with a great combination of speed and power, although he has struggled to hit for an average recently. He gets a great matchup against Hector Santiago, and Bregman can be used in tournaments today.

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

George Springer - at MIN ($4,900)

Springer has been heating up over his last few games, as he has displayed great upside over that span. He has also been consistent for more than 10 games. He gets a great matchup against Hector Santiago today, and Springer has hit left-handed pitching extremely well throughout his career. He's a great option in all leagues.

Alex Presley - at KC ($2,300)

Presley has only played in a couple games this season, but he has looked great during that time. He's still extremely cheap, and gets a good matchup against Ian Kennedy. Presley is hitting late in the lineup, but he has looked good enough to be used as a salary relief option in all leagues tonight.

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