MLB Top Stacks 4/16/24

Building a successful DFS lineup often hinges on stacking players from the same team, especially when they’re set up for a favorable matchup. A good stack maximizes run production potential by capitalizing on weaker opposing pitchers, and today’s slate presents some intriguing opportunities. Here’s a breakdown of the top MLB DFS stacks for today’s games, complete with insights into why these particular stacks might lead to high scores.

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Top MLB DFS Stacks:

1. New York Yankees vs. Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, Blue Jays)

• Players to Stack:
  • Aaron Judge (OF – $6100)
  • Giancarlo Stanton (OF – $4800)
  • Anthony Rizzo (1B – $3800)
• Key Insights:
  • Kikuchi has a higher xwOBA against right-handed hitters (.322) and has been susceptible to power (ISO .160 vs. RHB).
  • Judge and Stanton bring significant power upside, particularly Judge with a .402 expected home run (xHR) metric against lefties.
  • Rizzo, while left-handed, offers value and lineup protection, making the stack more unpredictable and covering more bases in the Yankees’ lineup.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP, Nationals)

• Players to Stack:
  • Mookie Betts (2B/SS – $6500)
  • Freddie Freeman (1B – $5900)
  • Will Smith (C – $4600)
• Key Insights:
  • Corbin has struggled mightily with a .375 xwOBA allowed to right-handers and a .198 ISO, marking him as a target for opposing DFS stacks.
  • Betts and Smith, both right-handers, are poised to exploit Corbin’s weaknesses. Betts’ elite contact and power skills (.345 xwOBA) enhance his value.
  • Freeman, despite being left-handed, maintains high productivity (.388 xwOBA) and can capitalize on any mistakes Corbin makes, rounding out the stack.

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3. Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kyle Hendricks (RHP, Cubs)

• Players to Stack:
  • Ketel Marte (2B – $5400)
  • Corbin Carroll (OF – $5700)
  • Christian Walker (1B – $5100)
• Key Insights:
  • Hendricks shows vulnerability against both sides of the plate but is especially weaker against right-handers, yielding a .325 xwOBA.
  • Marte and Walker offer a mix of power and contact ability, with Marte’s ability to switch-hit providing flexibility in attacking Hendricks’ deficiencies.
  • Carroll, a speed-power threat, can exploit Hendricks’ struggle to control the game on the bases and in the field.

4. Houston Astros vs. Reynaldo Lopez (RHP, Braves)

• Players to Stack:
  • Yordan Alvarez (OF – $5900)
  • Jose Altuve (2B – $5300)
  • Kyle Tucker (OF – $5600)
• Key Insights:
  • Lopez’s higher xwOBA (.301 vs. RHB) and potential for giving up power (.128 ISO vs. RHB) make him a target for an Astros lineup that excels at power-hitting.
  • Alvarez and Tucker provide left-handed power that can exploit any of Lopez’s mistakes, while Altuve offers high contact rates and scoring opportunities from the leadoff spot.

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Under-the-Radar Stack:

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Jose Quintana (LHP, Mets)

• Players to Stack:
  • Bryan Reynolds (OF – $5400)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes (3B – $4200)
  • Oneil Cruz (SS – $5100)
• Key Insights:
  • Quintana, while solid, can be prone to bouts of inconsistency, particularly against right-handers (.336 xwOBA vs. RHB).
  • Reynolds and Hayes offer contact and occasional power, which could capitalize on any control issues Quintana has.
  • Cruz is a high-risk, high-reward play known for his raw power, making him an intriguing part of a less obvious stack.

These stacks are selected based on the matchup potential against pitchers who show distinct vulnerabilities. By focusing on these key matchups, you can maximize your lineup’s scoring potential in today’s DFS contests.