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DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (6/12/17): MLB DFS Advice

Nine games are on the docket for Monday, so there is of course plenty of DraftKings action to partake in. There are several different contest options, including the new Arcade mode. My targets below are for the normal evening slate that features all nine games.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/12/17. 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 @barryleonardjr.

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DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Colorado Rockies vs. Chad Kuhl (RHP)

Although Monday's game isn't at Coors Field, the Rockies still make for an excellent stack against Pittsburgh. Just beware that it won't come cheap. The Pirates will throw right-hander Chad Kuhl, who has really struggled in 2017 to the tune of a 1-5 record and an ERA of 5.63. He has been especially bad at PNC Park, posting a record of 1-3 with a 7.71 ERA. Lefties have crushed five home runs and hit .340 against Kuhl this season, so Charlie Blackmon and Carlos Gonzalez should be considered top plays. Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu also deserve consideration.

Boston Red Sox vs. Jerad Eickhoff  (RHP)

This stack won't necessarily be cheap, but it'll be a good one. To say that Jerad Eickhoff has been terrible this year is an understatement. He's 0-7 on the year with an ERA of 5.15. Boston hitters, particularly the lefties, should be chomping at the bit for this matchup. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. should be targeted. Also, guys like Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts, and Hanley Ramirez make for great options.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Kyle Freeland, COL at PIT - $8,100

Kyle Freeland is an excellent starting pitcher option Monday night, especially considering that the Rockies could be in for a big night on offense (see lineup stacks above). Freeland is 7-3 on the year and has won four of his last five starts. Not surprisingly, he has fared better on the road than at Coors. He's 4-0 with an ERA of 3.18 away from home. Pittsburgh doesn't boast the strongest lineup, so feel confident in taking Freeland Monday.

Stephen Strasburg, WAS vs. ATL - $12,700

On a night with very few attractive pitching options, the safest best is to go with the best guy on the board. Stephen Strasburg will cost you, but he plays on one of the best teams in baseball and gets a very favorable matchup with the Braves. The Washington ace has won four of his last five starts and was very sharp in his last outing. Despite taking the loss against the Dodgers, he allowed just one earned run in six innings. A low ERA and a high strikeout ratio make Strasburg a must-start when he's on the hill.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Jonathan Lucroy, TEX at HOU - $3,200

You're going to need to find some cheap but productive players at certain positions Monday, and catcher is one of them. Jonathan Lucroy is one that you won't want to overlook. Lucroy has struggled this year, hitting just .263, but he's been over .300 in the past week. He's averaging over five fantasy points a game and can provide solid production for a cheap price.

First Base (1B)

Adam Lind, WAS vs. ATL - $3,700

If you're looking for a sleeper pick Monday that should bring a low ownership number, look no further than Washington's Adam Lind. The veteran isn't an everyday player, but has been filling in while Ryan Zimmerman has been dealing with an injury. It also helps that a righty is on the mound Monday. Lind is hitting .348 against right-handers this season. He hit his fifth homer of the season Saturday and could be a very sneaky play Monday, especially considering his value price.

Second Base (2B)

Jose Peraza, CIN at SD - $3,300

Jose Peraza enters Monday with a four-game hit streak and an average of seven fantasy points a game. He still carries a value price at just $3,300 and continues to have a low ownership number. Peraza typically hits in the middle of a very potent Cincinnati lineup, giving him plenty of opportunities to rack up points. Opposing starter Luis Perdomo has struggled this year, so look to Peraza for a sleeper pick.

Shortstop (SS)

Tim Anderson, CWS vs. BAL - $3,600

Chicago's Tim Anderson shouldn't be overlooked when building Monday's lineup, especially considering the fact that he's averaging nearly seven points a game on DraftKings and has a very reasonable price tag. Anderson gets a favorable matchup with lefty Wade Miley, who has been hit hard by righties this year. Anderson himself is hitting .304 against left-handed pitching in 2017.

Third Base (3B)

Adrian Beltre, TEX at HOU - $3,800

Adrian Beltre, despite not making his 2017 debut until the end May, has been his usual productive self. He went hitless Sunday, but has collected a hit in eight of the nine games he has played in so far. He did miss two games last week with an injury, but appears to be healthy after playing Saturday and Sunday. The Rangers could opt to rest him Monday, so just be sure to confirm that he'll be playing. Someone averaging nearly 10 fantasy points a game -- as Beltre currently is -- for a price under $4,000 is too good to pass up.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Aaron Judge, NYY at LAA - $5,500

Aaron Judge has quickly gone from fantasy sleeper to fantasy stud. He is hitting .344 on the year and mashed two more home runs Sunday to bring his league-leading total to 21. Along with the high price comes an ownership level that will likely be around 50 percent. Judge's fantasy potential is too much to pass up for daily lineups. Take him Monday, just don't be surprised when most others do as well.

Ben Zobrist, CHC vs. NYM - $2,900

This one is a pure speculative sleeper that affords the opportunity to take some of the higher-priced guys listed above. Zobrist has been absolutely horrible at the plate this year, but that also means that he's not heavily targeted in daily leagues. With a righty on the mound Monday he'll be hitting from the left side. Although his numbers are modest, the switch-hitter has had more success from the left side of the plate compared to his numbers as a righty. Zobrist is coming of a two-hit game Sunday in which he hit his sixth homer of the season, so there's reason for optimism Monday.

Ben Gamel, SEA at MIN - $3,200

Selecting Gamel is another way to afford some of the names listed above. However, despite the low price, he's actually been very solid from a daily fantasy standpoint, averaging over seven points a game on DraftKings. Gamel appears to have an everyday spot in the lineup, as he's played all of the outfield positions and have even started taking practice at first. It's clear the Mariners see the potential in the rookie and want to give him as many at-bats as possible. He's coming of a strong game Sunday in which he collected three hits, including a double, and stole a base.

 

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