In DFS, stacking can be a powerful strategy, particularly in baseball where hitters from the same lineup can feed off each other’s success. For today’s games, here are the best offensive stacks to consider based on matchups, particularly targeting lineups facing vulnerable pitchers.
Top MLB DFS Stacks
1. New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (Bailey Falter, LHP)
- Pitcher Stats: Bailey Falter – 5.17 ERA, .393 xWOBA, .337 ISO allowed vs LHB
- Mets Top Hitters to Stack:
- Pete Alonso (1B): Dominant power numbers, particularly against lefties.
- Francisco Lindor (SS): Excellent slugging and on-base skills.
- Starling Marte (OF): High batting average potential, speed on bases.
- Why This Stack:
- Falter’s high ERA and susceptibility to left-handed hitters make him a prime target. The Mets’ lineup includes several powerful right-handed hitters who can exploit his weaknesses, especially in the power and on-base departments.
2. Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros (J.P. France, RHP)
- Pitcher Stats: J.P. France – 4.27 ERA, .362 xWOBA vs RHB
- Braves Top Hitters to Stack:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF): High slugging and OBP, threat on bases.
- Matt Olson (1B): Powerful left-handed bat, high ISO against RHP.
- Austin Riley (3B): Consistent power hitter, excels against RHP.
- Why This Stack:
- France’s higher xWOBA against right-handers and overall higher ERA are points of vulnerability. The Braves’ core hitters combine power with high contact rates, making them well-suited to capitalize on any mistakes by France.
3. San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Freddy Peralta, RHP)
- Pitcher Stats: Freddy Peralta – 3.73 ERA, .289 xWOBA vs RHB
- Padres Top Hitters to Stack:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF): Exceptional talent with both power and speed.
- Manny Machado (3B/SS): High-contact, high-power player.
- Jake Cronenworth (1B): Solid contact hitter, good at getting on base.
- Why This Stack:
- While Peralta has a respectable ERA and xWOBA, his occasional control issues can lead to high-reward situations for opposing hitters. The Padres’ lineup includes several dynamic hitters who can exploit any lapses in control or consistency from Peralta.
Under-the-Radar Stack
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Paul Blackburn, RHP)
- Pitcher Stats: Paul Blackburn – 3.73 ERA, .267 xWOBA vs LHP
- Cubs Top Hitters to Stack:
- Ian Happ (OF): Switch-hitter who is particularly effective from the left side.
- Seiya Suzuki (OF): Has shown ability to hit for both average and power.
- Nico Hoerner (SS): Contact-oriented player with low strikeout rate.
- Why This Stack:
- Blackburn, while solid, has shown vulnerability, especially when facing hitters multiple times through the order. The Cubs have a balanced lineup that can exploit these moments of weakness, particularly from hitters who can pressure with contact and disciplined at-bats.
Conclusion
Today’s top stacks focus on exploiting matchups against pitchers who show either a distinct vulnerability to certain hitter profiles or general inconsistency. Targeting these matchups in DFS can maximize scoring potential through accumulated runs, RBIs, and home runs, particularly when part of a coherent game stack. When building your DFS lineups, consider these stacks for their high-ceiling potential based on today’s pitching matchups.
