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The top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on August 22nd, 2018. Justin Bales' MLB DFS analysis and sleepers for building optimal DFS rosters.
We have plenty of games once again today, and they are broken down into two slates. We'll be focusing around the later slate, which features 10 games, and plenty of options on all levels of the price range.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/22/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.
You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @BalesSJustin.
DraftKings DFS Starting Pitchers
Noah Syndergaard - P, vs SF ($10,200)
Syndergaard has been struggling a bit, but we now get him at a discounted price tag. He has found plenty of success at home this season, recording a 5-1 record with a 3.38 ERA through nine starts in New York. Syndergaard also gets a solid matchup against the San Francisco Giants, who strikeout at a relatively high rate for this slate. He's a -160 favorite in a game set at 7.5 runs, and he can be considered in all leagues tonight.
Jon Gray - P, vs SD ($7,800)
Gray has been getting unlucky this season, as his 3.08 xFIP and 3.32 SIERA do not match his 4.76 ERA this season. He has been heating up recently, though, scoring 23+ fantasy points in five of his last six starts. He gets a great matchup against the San Diego Padres, who strikeout at the highest rate on the slate. Gray is a -236 favorite in a game set at 10.5 runs, and he can be used in all leagues tonight.
DraftKings DFS Infielders
Mitch Moreland - 1B, vs CLE ($3,900)
Similarly to the rest of the Boston offense, Moreland has been a better option at home this season. Through 48 home games, he's hitting .279 with a .503 slugging percentage and an .847 OPS. Moreland also possesses 0.046 wOBA and 0.101 ISO differentials against right-handed pitching, and he gets a solid matchup against Carlos Carrasco tonight. Moreland is a high upside option.
Jeff McNeil - 2B, vs SF ($3,700)
McNeil continues to be one of the best options in the Mets offense. Over his last 10 games, he's hitting .343 with three extra-base hits, four RBIs, and one steal. McNeil is also hitting .400 with a .600 slugging percentage and a 1.064 OPS at home this season. He gets a good matchup against Casey Kelly, and McNeil can be used in all leagues.
Miguel Andujar - 3B, at MIA ($5,000)
Andujar has been one of the hottest hitters in the MLB over his last 10 games. In those games, he's hitting .366 with an .805 slugging percentage and a 1.171 OPS. He is also averaging 13.1 fantasy points per game over that span. He gets a great matchup against Trevor Richards, and Andujar has been playing well enough to be used in all leagues.
Jose Iglesias - SS, vs CHC ($3,500)
Iglesias has been a dominant option against left-handed pitching, as he features 0.082 wOBA and 0.085 ISO differentials against lefties. He gets a decent matchup against Jon Lester, and Iglesias has found plenty of success at home this season. He has been playing well enough to be used in all leagues tonight.
DraftKings DFS Outfielders
Carlos Gonzalez - OF, vs SD ($5,300)
Gonzalez has been an elite option at home this season, recording a .333 average with a .633 slugging percentage and a 1.027 OPS through 45 home games. He gets a solid matchup against Jacob Nix, and CarGo owns 0.095 wOBA and 0.081 ISO differentials against right-handed pitching. Gonzalez can be used in all leagues.
Austin Jackson - OF, vs SF ($3,400)
Jackson has added a spark to the Mets offense recently, and he's hitting .283 with a .391 slugging percentage and a .718 OPS over his last 10 games. He owns four extra-base hits and one RBI over that span, as well. He gets a solid matchup against Casey Kelly, and Jackson makes an outstanding option for a surprisingly low price tag.
