X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Kevin Luchansky highlights the top FanDuel MLB DFS lineup picks for 7/6/18, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

Happy Friday to you,  my fellow RotoBallers. We've got a delightful 14 game Main slate on FanDuel this evening, with a pair of aces at the top and some enticing mid-tier and near-ace pitchers not far behind them. Some tough decisions will have to be made at the top of your lineups tonight, but I do believe there are a few lucrative routes we can take.

Before I get into player selection and rationale, let's gander at a few Vegas lines of interest - specifically, implied run totals and moneyline favorites. As to be expected when there are a number of quality pitchers throwing tonight, there are just a few teams above the 5.0 implied run total threshold - Red Sox (5.3), Yankees (5.3), Nationals (5.3), Indians (5.3), and the Astros at 5.1. As for the moneyline favorites, Sale and the Sox are up top at a massive -325 line, followed by the Astros (-270), Nationals (-190), Indians (-185), and Mets (-155).

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. You can also read more DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other sports too. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me up on Twitter @kpLuch.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code WIN! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

FanDuel DFS Pitchers

Chris Sale - SP, at KCR ($12,500)

Mr. Sale just seems to get better and better as the season goes along. He has absolutely crushed the competition - and his DFS implied total - in five straight starts and eight of his last 10. He's recorded 11+ strikeouts in each of his past three starts, never recording less than 52 FanDuel points in that stretch and once hitting 70. The price is steep, but bear in mind the implied total for a pitcher with a 12.5K salary is 39 points. Facing the team that has been the worst offense in the majors since June 1st and own just a .280 wOBA split against southpaws, I am feeling pretty confident that Sale has both a high points floor and a high points ceiling tonight. For the season, he's compliled a 0.9 WHIP and an oustanding 13.2 K/9. He also gets a park upgrade tonight and the Sox are -310 favorites on the moneyline. He can be deployed in all formats.

Mike Foltynewicz - SP, at MIL ($8,800)

I was a little hesitant to roll out Folty - one of my favorite GPP studs - in his return from a short DL stint with triceps tightness in his throwing arm, but he proved in his last two trips to the bump that his arm is just fine and dandy. His velocity is on par with where it has been throughout the season and he has limited opponents to a 27% hard hit rate in his two most recent starts. He's also garnered an incredible 57% groundball rate in that time. He gets a fairly risky matchup today (Brewers' implied run total sits at 4.0), but the opportunity for a high strikeout total is absolutely there as well and his price tag would allow us to load up on elite bats. For 2018, he's been fantastic at keeping the ball in the park (0.7 HR/9) and mowing down hitters (10.2 K/9). Roll him out in tournaments tonight.

Also Consider: Jacob deGrom - SP, vs TBR ($12,000); Dereck Rodriguez - SP, vs STL ($8,600)

 

FanDuel DFS Infielders

Evan Gattis - C, vs CWS ($3,500)

Rostering a catcher is no longer a requirement on FanDuel, but I do like the idea of being a bit contrarian and using one in tournaments when they're in a good spot. For Gattis, the upside is most certainly there tonight and the ownership should be low. His recent BABIP tells us he's been quite unlucky, but hopefully that ends tonight. He'll have strong lineup context as the Astros have one of the highest implied run totals of the evening and he boasts a .235 ISO split against right-handed pitching.

Cody Bellinger - 1B, at LAA ($4,200)

It's supposed to be a million degrees and extra humid tonight in southern California, and, as such, we could see the baseball flying out of this spacious park more easily. Bellinger is someone I love to target in these situations as he is a student of the launch angle movement and has been hitting the ball hard of late, too (48% hard hit rate, 51% fly ball rate last two weeks). The matchup is also pretty damn good, and he does boast a .370 wOBA and a .261 ISO against right-handed pitching this season.

Rougned Odor - 2B, at DET ($3,000)

His season-long numbers and splits certainly wont floor you, but the man affectionately known as "Stink" has really started to come alive of late. He's surpassed value in seven of his last 10 games and while the price has crept up, it's a small amount and he's going to save us cash without the risk of losing much upside this evening. He faces one of the weaker pitchers on the slate, has the platoon advantage and has a 42% hard hit rate over his last 12 starts.

Rafael Devers - 3B, at KCR ($2,700)

Devers is another player with a bargain bin price in a good spot this evening. The Red Sox are currently tied with the highest implied run total in the Main slate at 5.3, ans Devers should have a few shots at driving runs in. He faces a struggling Jason Hammel and Devers owns a .330 wOBA and .214 ISO split against right-handed pitching this season.

 

FanDuel DFS Outfielders

Andrew Benintendi - OF, at KCR ($3,700)

I am certainly a fan of rostering outfield mates Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez tonight, too, but I'd also like to be able to pay up for elite pitching. Grabbing Benintendi for one of your outfield spots give you exposure to this great matchup without breaking the bank. He too, like Devers, has the platoon advantage here and has a strong .353 wOBA split in 2018 with an average exit velocity of 93 miles per hour over his past 12 starts.

A.J. Pollock - OF, vs SDP ($3,700)

Notorious southpaw crusher Pollock is back in action and it's nice to be able to grab him in a spot where he's facing a subpar lefty with an under 4k price tag. Dating back to last season, he has posted some phenomenal splits, highlighted by a .407 wOBA and a .301 ISO mark.

MLB DFS News and Injury Alerts

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Travis Hunter

Jaguars List Travis Hunter as Starting Wide Receiver, Backup Cornerback
Kyle Tucker

Leaves With Calf Tightness on Tuesday
Alexandre Sarr

to Miss Rest of EuroBasket
Max Scherzer

Blue Jays Confident Max Scherzer Will Make Sunday Start Despite Back Tightness
Roman Anthony

Leaves Early With Back Injury
Jared McCain

"On Pace" for Training Camp
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Done for the Year With Torn ACL
Luke Hughes

Devils Optimistic About Signing Luke Hughes
Martin Fehérváry

Martin Fehervary on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Dylan Holloway

Good to Go for Start of Season
Nick Kurtz

Back in Action on Tuesday
Josh Morrissey

Fully Healthy for Start of Season
Dennis Hildeby

Signs Three-Year Extension With Maple Leafs
Nick Lodolo

Scratched With Illness
Dalton Kincaid

Role Not Expected to Grow?
Quinshon Judkins

Zero Chance Quinshon Judkins Plays Against Bengals?
Najee Harris

Says He's Expecting to Play Against Chiefs
Adolis García

Adolis Garcia Departs Monday with Quad Injury
Franz Wagner

Collects Double-Double in Blowout Win
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Achieves Rare Numbers at EuroBasket
Nikola Vučević

Nikola Vucevic Dominates Against Sweden
Stefon Diggs

Expected to Suit Up in Week 1
Kristaps Porzingis

Finding Form at EuroBasket
Nikola Jović

Nikola Jovic Suffers Minor Injury at EuroBasket
DJ Moore

Bears Experimenting with DJ Moore in Backfield
Rome Odunze

Could Move All Around the Offense
Carolina Panthers

Dave Canales Comfortable With Panthers' Young Receivers
Quinshon Judkins

Not Considering NCAA Return
Dallas Goedert

Healthy for Week 1
Marvin Mims Jr.

Returns to Practice Monday
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Carted Off Monday With Knee Injury
Jason Adam

Diagnosed With Ruptured Left Quadriceps Tendon
Victor Wembanyama

Looking "Quite Stellar"
Fernando Tatis Jr.

Scratched on Monday
Matthew Stafford

Expected to Start in Week 1
Edward Cabrera

Heading to Injured List With Elbow Sprain
Najee Harris

Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1
Denny Hamlin

Ends Eventful Day at Darlington in Seventh Place
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Almost Earns a Top-Five Finish at Darlington
John Hunter Nemechek

has His Best 2025 Performance at Darlington
Ryan Blaney

Has An Underwhelming Performance At Darlington
Josh Berry

Crashes Early and Suffers A Playoff Setback at Darlington
Harry Ford

Called Up for Major-League Debut
Victor Scott II

Activated From Injured List
Fernando Tatis Jr.

Dealing With Hamstring Tightness, Expects to Play Monday
Giannis Antetokounmpo

"Staying in Milwaukee"
Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Agrees to a One-Year Contract with Milwaukee
Kyrie Irving

"Healing Up Great"
Dante Exum

Mavs Agree on a One-Year Deal
Jaylen Warren

Agrees to Two-Year Extension With Steelers
De'Von Achane

Practicing Monday, on Track to Play in Week 1
Quinshon Judkins

Could Report to Browns This Week
Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs, Trent McDuffie Not Expected to Finalize Extension
Chase Elliott

Under Playoff Pressure After 17th-Place Darlington Finish
Kyle Larson

Despite Hendrick Mediocrity, Kyle Larson Remains Pretty Safe in Playoffs
Alex Bowman

Opening-Lap Crash and Botched Pit Stop May Have Sunk Alex Bowman's Playoff Hopes
Erik Jones

Darlington Master Erik Jones Comes Up Short but Still Finishes Third
AJ Allmendinger

A.J. Allmendinger Impresses at Southern 500
Dameon Pierce

Ahead of Schedule, Ready for Season
Jordan Love

May Wear Thumb Brace During Season
Chicago Bears

Bears Head Coach Admits Offense Could Face Learning Curve
Matt Chapman

Leaves Early on Sunday, Expects to Play Monday
A.J. Brown

Says He'll Be Active For Season Opener
Luis Garcia

to Make Season Debut on Monday
Max Scherzer

Exits Due to Back Tightness
Taylor Ward

Exits Early After Collison
Sal Stewart

Reds Promoting Sal Stewart to Majors
Daniel Suarez

is A DFS Risk for Darlington Lineups?
Randy Rodríguez

Randy Rodriguez to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Noah Gragson

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Noah Gragson for Darlington?
Ty Dillon

is an Excellent Punt Option for Darlington DFS Lineups
Bogdan Bogdanović

Bogdan Bogdanovic to Miss the Rest of EuroBasket
Denny Hamlin

Picking Up Where He Left Off At Darlington
Kyle Larson

The Sky Is The Limit for Kyle Larson at Darlington
Ryan Blaney

a Strong DFS Play at Darlington This Weekend
Tyler Reddick

Shouldn't Be Overlooked at Darlington This Weekend
Alex Bowman

An Easy Place-Differential Play in DFS This Weekend
Ty Gibbs

Could Be Strong at Darlington This Weekend
Erik Jones

Has Best Darlington Qualifying Effort Since Last Win
Zane Smith

Hopeful For Another Solid Run At Darlington
Aroldis Chapman

Agrees to Contract Extension
Dallas Mavericks

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Waived by the Mavs
Lauri Markkanen

Dominant in Win Over Great Britain
Nikola Jović

Nikola Jovic Leads Serbia to a Win
Nikola Jokić

Nikola Jokic Shines Versus Portugal
Jose Alvarado

"Good" After Recent Fall
Lauri Markkanen

Torches Sweden
Neemias Queta

Dominates in EuroBasket Opener
Kawhi Leonard

Clippers Not Allowing Kawhi Leonard to Play Back-to-Backs

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP