Daily Fantasy players, listen up right now: Mike McClure, a certified DFS pro who’s pulled in over $2 million in winnings, just dropped his top MLB DFS picks for Monday, July 27. When a guy with that kind of track record points you to a couple of batters, especially with the matchups tonight, you gotta pay attention. We’re talking about situations that scream “home run derby” and set you up for a massive score.
The Red Sox Sparkplug Ready To Explode
First up on McClure’s radar is Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin, clocking in at $3,300 on DraftKings and $2,900 on FanDuel. Durbin has been an absolute catalyst for Boston’s recent run, and his numbers have just kept climbing through June and July. This dude is heating up at exactly the right time. Tonight’s matchup? It’s basically a gift. He’s going up against a struggling Athletics pitching staff, specifically starter Jack Perkins. You know what Perkins’ ERA is? A jaw-dropping 6.75! That’s not a typo, folks. A 6.75 ERA means hitters are feasting, and Durbin, who’s been tearing it up, is in a prime spot to absolutely go off for massive numbers. Seriously, if you’re looking for value and explosive potential, Durbin is a pick you can’t ignore. This is the kind of spot where you see a player crush it and wonder why you didn’t load up.
The Lefty Annihilator Ready for His Next Victim
Then we have Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, priced at $3,700 on DraftKings and $3,300 on FanDuel. Goldschmidt is a veteran slugger, and we all know his reputation. What makes him a must-have tonight is his absolute dominance against left-handed pitching. The man simply hits lefties extremely hard, turning southpaws into target practice. His ideal matchup tonight is against White Sox lefty Noah Schultz. And get this: Schultz is rolling into the game with a 6.04 ERA on the season! That’s another pitcher who’s been getting shelled. You’ve got Goldschmidt, a lefty killer, staring down a southpaw who’s clearly struggling. This isn’t just a good matchup, it’s a dream scenario for anyone looking to rack up serious fantasy points. McClure’s model, which factors in matchups and statistical trends, is practically screaming about Goldschmidt’s potential.
The action kicks off with 12 games on the MLB schedule today, with most getting underway at 6:40 p.m. ET or later. If you’re chasing offense, keep an eye on that Blue Jays at Nationals game; it’s got a whopping over/under of 10 runs, and Washington is literally the highest-scoring team in baseball right now. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a pitcher’s duel, Phillies vs. Marlins with Zack Wheeler on the mound for Philly has a total of only 7.5 runs. But for pure hitting upside, Durbin and Goldschmidt are the guys to watch. Will McClure’s picks pay off big? You better believe a pro who’s won $2 million knows what he’s talking about. Get your lineups dialed in and let’s see those points pile up!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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