DraftKings MLB picks for June 27 – Fantasy CPR
Jun 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (47) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
DraftKings MLB picks for June 27
There are ten games today, including the slugging Blue Jays taking a trip to Coors Field. Most lineups will be dominated by that stack. Who can you mix in to help maximize your profits? Let’s take a look!
NOTE: these picks are based solely on statistics. Some players have never faced their opponents, or have very little experience against them. I am not saying that none of those are good picks. The highest scorer of the day could be someone with no experience against his opponent. This is based on statistical analysis only. If you have a gut feeling, then by all means, follow that. This is not an exact science. The best lineups usually have a mix of proven stats and hot players.
Remember Chi Chi Gonzalez? He posted a respectable 3.90 ERA in the majors for the Rangers last year. He has never faced the Yankees, but they have looked old a sluggish this year. Gonzalez could be an interesting alternative.
Trevor Bauer‘s major league debut came against the Braves nearly four years to the day (June 28th) ago against the Braves. He gave up two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in four innings. Now, this is a very different Braves team this year, but they have still gone 7-22(.318) against Bauer with two runs and seven strikeouts. If he holds them to the current standard, he still wont be worth that $12,800 salary. He will need to have a great one here, and before you discount that, realize that Bauer has a 1.86 ERA in five June starts with 38 strikeouts in 38.2 innings pitched.
Poor Daniel Mengden. He has pitched three very good games, and is 0-3 to show for it. The A’s simply aren’t scoring runs for him. Tonight he gets a Giants team that hasn’t scored much either, and the A’s have hit Samardzija well. Maybe he can get over the hump. The 21 strikeouts in 18 innings also make him easier to take a chance on.
John Gant has never faced Cleveland, but he is facing a hot pitcher and he has a 4.45 ERA. It seems like an unnecessary risk.
Jon Gray has never faced the Blue Jays. Don’t even think about using him here. He has a 6.39 ERA so far in his home park in ten starts. And most of those were against teams that are nowhere near as offensively talented as the Jays are.
Blake Snell has never faced the Red Sox, but he has given up only four runs in three starts. Do you trust him to keep that success up against one of the best offenses in the American League?
Vincent Velasquez held the Diamondbacks to 0-11 in two relief appearances last year. However, he is starting this year, and this is his return from the disabled list. How much do you trust him?
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