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DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (5/3/17): MLB DFS Advice

Once again, we have another huge 15 game slate. There are a few elite arms to go along with some sneaky stacking options tonight. 

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/3/17. 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 and Yahoo DFS lineup picks as well. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @BalesSJustin.

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DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Toronto Blue Jays vs C.C. Sabathia 

The Blue Jays have been one of the worst offenses in the MLB this season, which makes them a sneaky stacking option tonight. They get a great matchup against Sabathia, who has struggled with a 4.35 ERA through five starts. He has also struggled with a 1.6 HR/9, and the Blue Jays have been a better offense against left-handed pitching. They are a high upside stack.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Rookie Davis 

The Pirates are in the same position as the Blue Jays tonight. They have struggled, but they get an elite matchup against Davis. He has struggled with an 11.17 ERA through three starts. The Pirates are at their best against right-handed pitching, and Pittsburgh is a -116 favorite in a game set at 8.5 runs.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Jacob deGrom - at ATL ($10,400)

deGrom has look good through his first five starts, as he has a 2.84 ERA and a surprising 12.5 K/9. He gets a great matchup against the Braves, who he threw well against in their only matchup this season. deGrom enters the game as a -123 favorite in a game set at only 8 runs, and he can be used in all leagues.

Julio Urias - vs SF ($8,500)

Urias looked good in his first game of the season, but he was only able to throw 5.2 innings. He gets a great matchup against the Giants tonight, and San Francisco has struggled to score runs this season. Urias has much more strikeout potential than he displayed in his first game, and he's a -157 favorite in a game set at 7 runs. He's a great salary relief option at pitcher tonight.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Russell Martin - at NYY ($3,500)

Martin has been heating up recently, as he's hitting over .300 with solid power over his last 10 games. He gets a great matchup against C.C. Sabathia, and Martin has a 0.126 wOBA and 0.134 ISO differential against left-handed pitching. He's a great option in all leagues tonight.

First Base (1B)

Ryan Zimmerman - vs ARI ($4,700)

Zimmerman has been one of the best hitters in the MLB this season. He's hitting over .400 with double digit home runs through 25 games. He also is near the top of the MLB in RBIs. He's hitting in a favorable spot in an elite lineup, and he also get a great matchup against Robbie Ray. Zimmerman can safely be used in all leagues.

Second Base (2B)

Josh Harrison - at CIN ($3,800)

Harrison is now leading off for the Pirates, and he has looked great in that position. He has displayed good power recently to go along with solid speed. He'll also get a great matchup against Rookie Davis in an extremely hitter friendly stadium. Harrison has been hot enough to be used in all leagues.

Shortstop (SS)

Tim Beckham - vs MIA ($2,900)

Beckham is another cheap option that has been playing exceptionally well over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .350 with an elite combination of speed and power. He has hit left-handed pitching well throughout his career, and he gets a good matchup against Adam Conley. Beckham makes a great salary relief option in all leagues.

Third Base (3B)

Jedd Gyorko - vs MIL ($3,700)

Gyorko has been one of the hottest hitters in the Majors recently, as he's hitting over .450 with surprising power over his last 10 games. He has also been a better hitter against right-handed pitching, and he gets a good matchup against Chase Anderson tonight. Gyorko price tag is still a bit too low, and he can be used in all leagues.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Michael A. Taylor - vs ARI ($3,500)

Taylor has found success since entering the Nationals starting lineup for the injured Adam Eaton. Taylor is a high upside player that has hit well against left-handed pitching in his career. He gets a good matchup against Robbie Ray, and Taylor is a great way to get a cheap part of the Nationals offense in your lineup.

Nelson Cruz - vs LAA ($4,300)

Cruz continues to be underpriced for the Mariners. He's hitting over .450 with elite power and upside over the last 10 games. He gets a great matchup against Ricky Nolasco, who has struggled quite a bit this season. Cruz will likely carry high ownership tonight, but for good reason, and he's an avoid at your own risk tonight.

 

DFS Hitters to Avoid on DraftKings

Trevor Story - at SD ($4,300)

Story is hitting under .200 on the season, although he has displayed great power. He gets a matchup in San Diego, though, which will negate his power. He has also struggled with a -0.189 wOBA and -0.293 ISO differential against right-handed pitching. Story can be avoided in all leagues tonight.

 

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