MLB returns from the All-Star break on Friday with 15 games on the schedule and all 30 times starting their weekend series, giving us a loaded MLB DFS slate today.
After many of the top pitchers pitched in the All-Star Game, there aren’t a ton of elite pitchers set to take the mound today. That could lead to some high-scoring games against subpar pitching that to target in MLB DFS.
Below, we'll give you the top MLB DFS picks today on PrizePicks, including four MLB player projections to target for Bobby Witt Jr., Taylor Ward, and Justin Verlander.
Whether you want to attack home runs, hits, or pitcher strikeouts, the Friday MLB slate provides plenty of opportunities on PrizePicks.
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MLB DFS Picks on PrizePicks: Friday, July 18
Here are some of the best MLB DFS picks and projections for PrizePicks on Friday, July 18. Use this analysis to help you build a stacked MLB Lineup on PrizePicks for Friday, July 18. Click each pick to read more.
- Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. – 1.5 Total Bases
- Angels OF Taylor Ward – 5.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- Giants SP Justin Verlander – 2.5 Earned Runs Allowed
- Blue Jays 3B Addison Barger – 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs
Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. – 1.5 Total Bases
Royals vs. Marlins Prediction — 7:10 p.m.
- Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. is 23-for-60 (.383) with three home runs and five doubles over his last 15 games.
- Witt has a .537 slugging percentage on the road this season, compared to a .472 slugging percentage at home.
- All 14 of Witt’s home runs have come against right-handed pitchers.
- Starting for the Marlins will be SP Sandy Alcantara, who has a 1.48 WHIP this season and has allowed at least one home run in three of his last five starts.
- Witt was the sixth most popular player on PrizePicks in the first half of the MLB season.
Angels OF Taylor Ward – 5.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
Angels vs. Phillies Prediction — 6:45 p.m.
- Angels OF Taylor Ward is 18-for-58 (.310) with a .397 OBP, five doubles, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored over his last 15 games.
- The Phillies are starting SP Jesus Luzardo, who has a 1.41 WHIP.
- Right-handed pitchers have limited Ward to a .320 wOBA and a .231 ISO this season, but he has a .359 wOBA and a .299 ISO versus righties.
- Ward has a 151 wRC+ on the road, compared to a 62 wRC+ at home.
Giants SP Justin Verlander – 2.5 Earned Runs Allowed
Giants vs. Blue Jays Prediction — 7:07 p.m.
- Giants SP Justin Verlander has allowed at least three earned runs in three of his last five starts.
- Verlander has a 4.70 ERA that is backed by a 4.82 xERA this season — he's getting tagged consistently.
- Verlander has allowed a 10.4% barrel rate, which is on pace to be the second-highest mark of his career.
- The Blue Jays have the third-highest home OPS (.796) in baseball.
- The Blue Jays also have the second-highest OBP over hte last 30 days, at .341, along with the third-highest BA (.264) in that span.
Blue Jays 3B Addison Barger – 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs
Giants vs. Blue Jays Prediction — 7:07 p.m.
- Blue Jays 3B Addison Barger has six home runs, eight doubles, 18 RBI, and 17 runs scored over his last 25 games.
- Barger has 64 hits this season, 34 of which have gone for extra bases.
- Left-handed pitchers have held Barger to a .640 OPS, but he has a .861 OPS against righties.
- Barger has a .532 slugging percentage at home.
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With the All-Star game in the rearview mirror, and MLB Playoffs in sight, the regular season resumes Friday. All 30 teams are scheduled to take the field, and based on the starting pitching matchups, we could see plenty of runs across the league.
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