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FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Austyn Varney highlights the top FanDuel MLB DFS lineup picks for 8/1/19, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

Welcome to Thursday baseball on FanDuel! The baseball gods have split the day in half and we have two solid slates to look at. We'll focus on the main slate starting at 7:05, but the early slate is interesting as well. On the main slate, there are plenty of tournaments to look at. No matter your price point, you can find a huge tournament styled for your needs.

There are plenty of options on the slate, even though we're looking at just six games on the board. The best pitcher in baseball is on the slate, so you'll surely want to consider paying up. There is enough value elsewhere, but we also have a cheap pitcher that will allow you to pay all the way up for bats. Let's dive in head first!

Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's slate. 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 @DFSVarney

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FanDuel DFS Pitchers

Gerrit Cole - HOU @ CLE - $11,700

Gerrit Cole is in a tier all by himself this season. I went in assuming he would line up with Scherzer, but he’s been even better. He heads all qualified starters with both a 13.28 K/9 and. 2.69 xFIP. It doesn’t get any better that that. He’s gone seven or more innings in five of the last six games and hasn’t gone less than five all year. The Indians are a good offense, but Cole can shut down anyone. He’s the top pitcher on the slate and I’ll do everything I can to jam him in.

Max Fried - ATL vs. CIN - $7,500

After Cole, there isn’t much to love. Kershaw is way too expensive and you can just find an extra $300 to move up to Cole. If you are looking to save money at P, Max Fried should be serviceable. It’s about all you can say on this slate, where every team not named the Padres or Indians is expected to put up runs. The Braves are -180 favorites and Max Fried has shown some consistency. The Reds are middle of the road against lefties and K 24% of the time. Fried does have the ability to give up some runs, but he’s the best bet under $10k in cash games.

 

FanDuel DFS Infielders

C/1B - Tyler White - LAD vs. SDP (Lucchesi) - $2,500

There are obviously ways to pay up at first base, but you don't need me to know Freddie Freeman or Paul Goldschmidt is a good play. We'll instead look towards Tyler White, who's extremely cheap and has been hitting right after Cody Bellinger. Tyler White has always been a platoon specialist and has sported a .381 wOBA vs left-handers since 2017. The Dodgers are expected to put up close to six runs and while Lucchesi isn't bad, this lineup is just so lethal. Against righties, Luchessi holds a 4.49 xFIP and has HR issues. I you're looking for some value at 1B, Tyler White is a great option.

2B - Ozzie Albies - ATL vs. CIN (Desclafani) - $3,400

You always prefer Ozzie Albies vs a lefty, but he's still sported a .331 wOBA against righties and has hit nine of his 15 home runs from the left side. Tonight, the Braves face off with Anthony Desclafani. He's been pretty good of late, but is still the same pitcher he's always been. Against lefties, he's allowed a .385 wOBA and 13 home runs in under 50 innings of work. The Braves lefties are more than in play tonight and make for a great cash game or tournament stack. Albies is affordable and will always have the platoon advantage.

3B - Eugenio Suarez - CIN @ ATL (Fried) - $3,700

I know I mentioned Max Fried, but I also noted that he could very well give up some runs and he’s simply a lesser of evils for a cheap pitcher. His main foe tonight will be Eugenio Suarez and his .431 wOBA against southpaws. He now moves into hot Atlanta and should be able to drive the ball with ease. I will always deploy Suarez against a lefty and very rarely has it hurt me. Suarez is affordable and waking up very happy seeing a lefty on the hill.

SS - Bo Bichette -TOR @ BAL (Wojciechowski) - $2,700

Asher Wojciechowski has had two brilliant starts in a row, but it’s not for real. He’s never held a K/9 over nine in the minors and has sported an xFIP (4.61) a whole run higher than his ERA. The Blue Jays aren’t a team that busts down any doors vs righties, but Bo Bichette is great as a one-off. He’s hit righties just as good as lefties in the minors and has added SB upside against them. FanDuel has yet to price Bichette up and he’s in play in all formats until he’s up there with the elites at the position.

 

FanDuel DFS Outfielders

Mookie Betts - BOS vs. TBR (McKay) - $4,300

Brendan McKay is a good pitcher by any means, but going into Fenway Park in the middle of summertime is about as tough as it gets. McKay has sported a .295 wOBA, but his xFIP suggest his ER should be around 3.50. The Red Sox rank 4th against southpaws at home and Mookie Betts is a big reason why. On the season, a .392 wOBA backed up by any peripheral you can find. He's seeing the ball as well as he ever has and makes for my favorite expensive outfielder on the board. I'm hoping McKay will keep a few off of him.

Tyler O'Neill - STL vs. CHC (Lester) - $2,300

JOn Lester can always shut down an offense, but he's also inclined to give up four or five early runs. If he doesn't have his fastball, this right-handed heavy Cardinal offense will do damage. Tyler O'Neill has been better against lefties (.338 wOBA) and has been better at home. He's pimped a .3882 wOBA over the last month vs lefties and seems to be a completely different hitter since July 1st. He''s close to minimum-priced on FanDuel and makes for a great value in all formats.

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KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
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Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
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Tye Kartye

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Ryan Preece

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Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
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is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
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Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
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Eager to Get Back on the Field
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Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

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LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
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Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
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Activated from 10-Day Injured List
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Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Ha-Seong Kim

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Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
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Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
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Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
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Sitting Out With Foot Issue
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Impresses at Minicamp
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Jock Landale Waived by Rockets
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
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Jonas Valanciunas Considering Returning to Europe
Miles Sanders

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Jabari Walker

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Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Byron Young

Still Improving?
Cody Simon

Jonathan Gannon has Been Impressed With Cody Simon
SirVocea Dennis

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Trevor Penning

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Jonathan Kuminga

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Moritz Wagner, Magic Agree to One-Year Deal
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
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Robbie Ray

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Likely to Reset the Edge-Rush Market
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James Wood

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Suns Discussing Potential Buyout
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Jaxson Hayes Staying with the Lakers
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Damian Lillard "Open" to Signing With a Team This Offseason
Max Muncy

Out at Least Six Weeks
Clarke Schmidt

Leaves Start with Forearm Tightness
Colson Montgomery

Promoted to the Major Leagues
Pittsburgh Steelers

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract
Max Muncy

Goes on Injured List With Knee Bruise
Max Muncy

Out of Thursday's Lineup
James Wood

Joining Home Run Derby
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
Chau Smith-Wade

Having Stellar Offseason
Ace Bailey

Inks Rookie Contract With Jazz
Divine Deablo

Could be the Quarterback of the Defense
Isaiah Rodgers

a Likely Starter for the Vikings
Boston Celtics

Josh Minott Inks Deal With Celtics
Sandro Mamukelashvili

Heading to Toronto
Jared McCain

Not on 76ers Summer League Roster
Dylan Harper

Unavailable for California Classic
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Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
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Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
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Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Cleveland Cavaliers

Larry Nance Jr. Headed Back to Cavaliers
Eric Gordon

Remaining with 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers

Deandre Ayton Joining Lakers
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
Simon Holmstrom

Re-Signs with Islanders for Two Years
UTA

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Mammoth
UTA

Brandon Tanev Moves to Utah on Three-Year Contract
NJ

Evgenii Dadonov Joins Devils on One-Year Deal
BUF

Sabres Snap Up Alex Lyon on Two-Year Contract
Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum Returning to Dallas
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Has Surgery to Repair a Turf Toe Injury
Bud Cauley

in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic
Jake Knapp

Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic
PGA

Sungjae Im Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Ryan Gerard

a Solid Option at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler

Looking to Rebound at John Deere Classic
Cameron Champ

a Volatile Option at John Deere Classic
Jackson Suber

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Kevin Roy

Playing Better Heading into John Deere Classic
Justin Lower

Hoping for Something Positive in Illinois
Ben Kohles

a Long Shot at John Deere Classic
Stephan Jaeger

Attempts to Stop Roller-Coaster Ride
Beau Hossler

Needs a Challenge in Illinois
Harry Higgs

Has Potential at John Deere Classic
Nick Dunlap

Keeps Plugging Through Tough 2025 Season
Kevin Yu

a Near Must-Play at TPC Deere Run
PGA

J.T. Poston Returns to John Deere Classic Looking for Another High Finish
Thriston Lawrence

a Decent Fit For John Deere Classic
Tom Kim

Not Finding Much to be Happy About Ahead of John Deere Classic
Si Woo Kim

is a Prohibitive Fade at John Deere Classic
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is the Appropriate Favorite at TPC Deere Run
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