Daily Fantasy MLB Pitcher Breakdown FanDuel and DraftKings- 8/18/16

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 and our updates articles but here we will look at other dudes to consider.

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Pitching Targets

Madison Bumgarner FD 11300 DK 13600
Opponent - NYM (deGrom) Park - @SF
FD - 38.75 DK - 25.55

We touched on Jose Fernandez and Archie Bradley in the main article, and will now touch on some guys that can be used in both cash games and tournaments. Madison Bumgarner is going to be the first guy we take a look at and he will be a viable option in both cash games and tournaments. The Mets are a team that I love to roster lefties against for the fact that they can strikeout a ton and don't offer much upside at the bottom of the lineup. Bumgarner has been absolutely fantastic against both lefties and righties with a rediculous .219 wOBA against lefties and an elite .268 wOBA against right handers. This game will be taking place in AT&T Park, which is one of the best parks in the league for pitchers. Bumgarner is a guy that is viable in both cash games and tournaments, though he will cost you a good amount of your salary.

Joe Musgrove FD 6500 DK 7000
Opponent - BAL (Gausman) Park - @BAL
FD - 25.2 DK - 16.37

First of all, let me be clear. This is a tournament only option, though it is a very good one at that. Musgrove is a huge prospect and while he recently changed his arsenal, it looks like he has it spot on. Musgrove has struck out 10 batters per 9 innings, which is certainly elite. The Orioles, while a very explosive offense, can strikeout a ton. In 3300 plate appearances against righties, the Orioles have struck out 22% of the time and have walked only 7% of the time. The game will take place in Camden Yards, which is one of the best parks in the league for hitting, which is why he is a tournament option only. Though I am not expecting a clean slate from Musgrove here, I am expecting a very strong game. Another reason to roster Musgrove is the flexibility it gives you. With a few big bats in good spots, you will be able to pay up for guys that other can't.

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