Daily Fantasy MLB Hitter Stacks FanDuel & DraftKings 8/22/16

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

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Stacking in DFS MLB is such an important concept if you’re looking to take down a big tournament on FanDuel or DraftKings. It’s also a good way to diversify cash games because the variance in baseball can mean wild swings (ahem) in the scoring on a particular slate. The concept is easy. You want to pile players from one or two teams into your lineups because those guys compound scores by helping each other score runs when the going is good.

Stack Targets

Chicago Cubs vs. Edwin Jackson (SD)

What more could you ask for? One of the best offenses in the league will be going up against Edwin Jackson and his 5.41 xFIP? Maybe a cheaper price tag but [wow], they are in an excellent spot.

The ballpark isn't ideal, but we know what this offense is capable of. Plus, it's Edwin Jackson we're talking about. He owns a 1.51 WHIP on the year, to go along with a 10.6 BB% and 5.36 ERA. It will be tough to go with a full-on Cubs stack, but if you're going with a cheaper pitching option -- the Cubs look great tonight.

My top 4 guys to stack: My top 4 guys to stack: Ben Zobrist, Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler and Kris Bryant

Colorado Rockies vs. Jimmy Nelson(MIL)

This game might not be at Coors, but I still like a Rockies stack tonight. They will be going up against Jimmy Nelson, who has struggled this season. He's very similar to Edwin Jackson: The walks are high as well as his WHIP. The only difference is that Nelson's ERA and xFIP are lower than Jackson's.

While this game might not be taking place at Coors, it's still at a hitter-friendly park. Nelson has given up six runs in four out of his last five outings, so look for the Rockies to pounce on the struggling right-hander.

My top 4 guys to stack: D.J. LeMahieu, Carlos Gonzalez, Nolan Arenado and David Dahl.

Atlanta Braves vs. Zack Godley (ARI)

It's not everyday you see someone touting a Braves stack. But I guess it's safe to say that today is the day! This game has a total of 9.5 runs (highest on the slate), so don't think I'm crazy!

While Vegas does give the slight edge to the D'backs, I'm still on board with the Braves. Not only do they draw an appealing matchup against Goldey and his 4.82 ERA, but they've also been swinging the bat nicely. In their last 30 contests, they own a .322 wOBA (14th in MLB) to go along with a 99 wRC+ (16th in MLB). These guys are not the same team that we saw in the beginning of the year, so go ahead and stack 'em!

My top 4 guys to stack: Freddie Freeman, Ender Inciarte, Nick Markakis and Matt Kemp.

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