Daily Fantasy MLB Pitchers for FanDuel and DraftKings - 9/17/17

Here's where you can find some recommendations for tournament pitchers target for FanDuel and DraftKings. Find our main set of cash game picks here.
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Justin Verlander FD 10400 DK 11900
Opponent - SEA (Moore) Park - @HOU
FD - 34.88 DK - 23.06

We touched on Corey Kluber and Garrett Richards in the main picks article, who remain our favorite 2 options with price included. Here we'll look at another 2 guys who deserve consideration in all formats. The first of which is Justin Verlander. With the playoffs just around the corner, we know what's going on in his head. He's a completely different pitcher during this time and you can almost chalk up 7 innings and 7 Ks before he takes the mound. They are the 2nd biggest favorite of the day at -230 and face off with a very weak Andrew Moore. The Mariners aren't a bad offense, but they also scare nobody. They have posted a .314 wOBA against righties since the break and strikeout at a 22.8% clip. Verlander on the other hand, has sported a 9.29 K/9 and has held a combined .286 wOBA. Verlander can be played in cash games as a pivot or in tournaments as an upside guy. Either way, he has appealed against a bad Mariners team at home in Houston.

Jose Quintana FD 9000 DK 10400
Opponent - STL (Lynn) Park - @CHC
FD - 32.11 DK - 21.21

Jose Quintana against the Cardinals is a bit riskier, but I also think the upside is higher. You don't necessarily want to pick on the Cardinals, but if you do, you gotta do it with a lefty. Even when they pack the lineup full of righties, it's a sub-optimal lineup with a lot guys that are here just for the sake of being "not bad" like the alternatives. Quintana is a quality pitcher and one hat will put bad hitters to sleep on a consistent basis. He's held a .265 wOBA since being traded to the Cubs and has struck out nearly 10 batters per 9 innings. This is an extremely important game for the Cubbies and you'll see Quintana stay in the game if he's pitching well. He will also be pulled early if he's not, so keep that in mind. If you're looking for safety, I would stick with one of he other options. If you're liking for a bit of obscurity with a lot of upside, Quintana is waiting.

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