Daily Fantasy MLB Pitchers for FanDuel and DraftKings - 8/23/17

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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Pitchers

Luke Weaver FD 5900 DK 5400
Opponent - SD (Chacin) Park - @STL
FD - 29.44 DK - 19.47

We touched on Kluber and Stroman in the main picks article. They are still both in play and my favorite 2 options. If you're looking to pay down, we have a very solid option in Luke Weaver. Weaver and the Cardinals host the Padres, after giving up a million runs to them just last night. Let's hope that keeps the masses off of Weaver here. If you're unaware, Luke Weaver is a huge prospect. He was a 1st round pick just 2 years ago and has progressed through the Cardinals camp with ease. Per the usual, a Cardinal pitching prospect is coming through. He's priced like a gas can and he'll let you pay up for bats, while giving you the upside to bink a tourney. The win should also be pretty safe on a site like FD, as Jhoulys Chacin will rarely give up less than 2 or 3 runs in the first few innings. Weaver is an excellent play on both sites and I don't even hate him in cash games on DK as an SP2.

Zack Godley FD 8700 DK 8400
Opponent - NYM (Flexen) Park - @NYM
FD - 33.63 DK - 22.27

Personally, all my slots are filled. I'm either paying up for Kluber, Severino, or Stroman, or paying down for Luke Weaver. However, there is merit in looking in that sweet middle spot. The ownership will be down and you will guarantee yourself a unique lineup construction. If you've played the last few days, you have probably realized how bad this Mets lineup has been. They are now possibly without Michael Conforto, which makes it even worse. The Mets are an absolute dumpster fire at this point and it's not a bad idea to stream pitchers against them. As for Zack Godley, he's a very solid pitcher. He's held both lefties and righties to a sub .285 wOBA and has struck out 9.74 per 9 in the process. Citi Field is a huge upgrade from Chase Field and Godley is in a very safe spot. You can take him in both cash games and tournaments.

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