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In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/2/16. You can also see our FanDuel DFS lineup picks for 7/29/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on DraftKings. Well, let's get down to it!
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DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings
Los Angeles Dodgers - The Dodgers will be heading to Coors tonight, and they make a great stacking option. They get a good matchup against Jon Gray, who they have dominated this season. They should be able to score quite a bit tonight, and they can be used in all leagues.
Colorado Rockies - The Rockies get a tough matchup against McCarthy tonight, but they will be playing in Coors, which will help neutralize that. Colorado is an elite offense at home, but they may be best suited for tournaments tonight because of the matchup.
Texas Rangers - The rich got richer at the deadline, specifically the Rangers. They traded for Beltran and Lucroy, who will both help their already elite offense. Texas is always at great option at home, and they get a great matchup against Dylan Bundy, who is fairly unproven. The Rangers can be used in all leagues tonight.
DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings
Madison Bumgarner - Bumgarner has struggled at times this season, but he has looked outstanding in his other games. He has a 10-6 record with an elite 2.09 ERA and a great strikeout rate this season. He gets a great matchup against the Phillies, and he can be used in all leagues.
Matt Shoemaker - Shoemaker has had his ups and downs this season, but he has looked elite over his last six starts at home. Over that span, he is averaging 34.6 fantasy points per game. He gets a great matchup against the A's, and Shoemaker is a high upside pitcher tonight.
DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings
Catcher (C)
Yasmani Grandal - Grandal has been heating up recently, as he's hitting nearly .300 with good power over his last 10 games. He gets a great matchup against Gray in Colorado tonight, and he's a great option in all leagues.
First Base (1B)
Mitch Moreland - Moreland will be playing more with Fielder injured, and he has looked elite over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .350 with great power and upside. He gets a great matchup against Bundy, and Moreland is a bit underpriced tonight.
Second Base (2B)
Trea Turner - Turner's position continues to move on DraftKings, but it will likely stick at second base and outfield. He has looked elite in his time in the Majors this season, and he gets a great matchup against Ray in a hitter friendly stadium. He can be used in all leagues tonight.
Shortstop (SS)
Xander Bogaerts - Bogaerts has been one of the best hitters in the MLB this season, and he has looked elite recently. He's hitting over .350 in his last 10 games with a great combination of speed and power. He gets a great matchup against LeBlanc, and Bogaerts makes an elite option in all leagues.
Third Base (3B)
Justin Turner - Turner has been playing surprisingly well recently, as he has been displayed elite power and good speed. He will now be playing in Colorado, which will help his power even more. He gets a great matchup against Gray, and Turner has been hot enough for all leagues.
DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings
Carlos Gonzalez - It's never a bad idea to play CarGo in Coors. He's hitting over .350 at home this season, and a matchup against Brandon McCarthy isn't enough to shy away from him. He has elite upside, and he's a great option tonight.
Lorenzo Cain - Cain is a bit cheap tonight, as he has been heating up recently. He gets a good matchup against Andriese, who isn't a pitcher to avoid. Cain has also displayed decent upside recently, and he can be used in all leagues for his price tag.
Kevin Pillar - Pillar is a great option in terms of fantasy tonight. He's hitting over .300 in his last 10 games, and he has displayed a great combination of consistency and upside. He gets a tough matchup against McCullers, but he can still be used in all leagues.
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