Daily Fantasy MLB Pitcher Breakdown FanDuel and DraftKings- 6/21/16

Welcome to our new daily article breaking down some of the other pitching targets on this slate. We covered our system's top value plays in our daily picks article but here we will look at other dudes to consider.

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Pitching Targets

Note: We discussed Jose Fernandez, Noah Syndergaard and Corey Kluber in the Main Article. And will be going over a few more options below.

Sonny Gray FD 8500 DK 6600
Opponent - MIL (Nelson) Park - @OAK
FD - 35.65 DK - 18.6

I've been so disappointed with Sonny Gray. I get teary-eyed just hearing his name. I drafted him for my season-long squad and he's been absolutely awful, and I have no idea what to do with him. I am going to give him another shot before I release him and I honestly believe that today is the day he makes all season-long and DFS owners happy.

There are three reasons why I love Sonny Gray. Not like, but love.

1. He will be going up against a Brewers squad that owns a 25.7 K% against right-handed pitchers. (Yikes).
2. He is so cheap on DraftKings ($6,600). I love his price tag and upside.
3. Vegas has him as a pretty heavy favorite. Him picking up a W would be huge!

This is clearly a tournament only play, but I love the spot he's in to deliver a quality start.

Johnny CuetoJohnny Cueto FD 11000 DK 12700
Opponent - PIT (Boscan) Park - @PIT
FD - 35.24 DK - 18.81

I don't think Cueto has the best of matchups going up against the Pirates, but I do think he's an excellent tournament play. Everyone will forget about Cueto because they will be debating about which pitcher they should take: Jose or Noah? If you're playing a tourney why not go with Cueto? This guy is back to being the Cueto we were all accustomed to seeing a few years ago and will be playing at PNC Park which is a pitcher friendly park.

Cueto owns a 22.7 K%, 2.10 ERA and 2.45 FIP. This kid has been tremendous and will be low owned on tonight's slate.

Aaron NolaAaron Nola FD 9000 DK 9000
Opponent - MIN (Duffey) Park - @MIN
FD - 31.61 DK - 17.14

I know Aaron Nola's last two starts have been ugly and ones he definitely wants to forget about, but I expect him to bounce back tonight. He will be going up against a not-so-great Twins' offense. On the year, they own a .305 wOBA (23rd in MLB), .149 ISO (20th in MLB) and 88 wRC+ (23rd in MLB) against right-handed pitching. Not only do they have trouble in every department against righties, but they also own a 22.5 K% (10th in MLB). This just sets Nola and his 26.4 K% up nicely and I am expecting him to bounce back in a big way. Don't sleep on Nola and his 2.80 xFIP.

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