MLB Top Stacks 5/24/24

When building your DFS lineups, stacking powerful offenses against weaker pitching matchups is often the key to success. Today, we have several enticing matchups that present excellent stacking opportunities.

Here are the top three DFS stacks for today’s slate, along with one under-the-radar stack that could provide great value.

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Top MLB DFS Stacks

1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Graham Ashcraft (Reds)

Insights: The Dodgers face Graham Ashcraft, who has struggled against right-handed hitters, allowing a high xwOBA and ISO. This makes the Dodgers a top stack for today.

Key Points:

• Mookie Betts (R): .397 xwOBA and .237 ISO vs. RHP
• Shohei Ohtani (L): .461 xwOBA and .372 ISO vs. RHP
• Freddie Freeman (L): .410 xwOBA and .219 ISO vs. RHP
• Will Smith (R): .352 xwOBA and .156 ISO vs. RHP

Why Dodgers? The combination of Ashcraft’s struggles and the Dodgers’ powerful lineup, particularly against right-handed pitching, makes this stack highly attractive. Betts, Ohtani, and Freeman provide a strong core, with Smith adding value as a catcher.

2. Houston Astros vs. Ross Stripling (Athletics)

Insights: Ross Stripling has had difficulty limiting power from both sides of the plate, which bodes well for the Astros’ power hitters.

Key Points:

• Jose Altuve (R): .332 xwOBA and .206 ISO vs. RHP
• Kyle Tucker (L): .402 xwOBA and .252 ISO vs. RHP
• Yordan Alvarez (L): .445 xwOBA and .289 ISO vs. RHP
• Alex Bregman (R): .343 xwOBA and .173 ISO vs. RHP

Why Astros? The Astros’ lineup is stacked with hitters who excel against right-handed pitching, and Stripling’s high ISO allowed against both lefties and righties makes this an ideal stacking opportunity.

3. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Ty Blach (Rockies)

Insights: Ty Blach has struggled significantly against right-handed hitters, allowing a high xwOBA and ISO. This makes the Phillies’ powerful lineup a prime stack.

Key Points:

• Kyle Schwarber (L): .355 xwOBA and .214 ISO vs. LHP
• J.T. Realmuto (R): .364 xwOBA and .254 ISO vs. LHP
• Bryce Harper (L): .369 xwOBA and .217 ISO vs. LHP
• Alec Bohm (R): .354 xwOBA and .263 ISO vs. LHP

Why Phillies? Blach’s inability to limit power from right-handed hitters, combined with the Phillies’ potent lineup, makes this stack highly favorable. The balance of left-handed power from Schwarber and Harper also adds to the stack’s appeal.

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Under the Radar Stack

Texas Rangers vs. Jose Urena (Twins)

Insights: Jose Urena has struggled against both lefties and righties, particularly with his control and power allowed, making the Rangers an intriguing under-the-radar stack.

Key Points:

• Marcus Semien (R): .330 xwOBA and .208 ISO vs. RHP
• Corey Seager (L): .432 xwOBA and .286 ISO vs. RHP
• Adolis Garcia (R): .358 xwOBA and .262 ISO vs. RHP
• Nathaniel Lowe (L): .349 xwOBA and .169 ISO vs. RHP

Why Rangers? Urena’s high walk rate and power allowed make the Rangers a strong under-the-radar stack. Semien and Seager provide a solid foundation, with Garcia and Lowe adding additional power and value.

Conclusion

Stacking these top offenses against weaker pitching matchups can provide a significant edge in DFS contests. The Dodgers, Astros, and Phillies present powerful lineups with favorable matchups, while the Rangers offer a sneaky stack with high upside. Utilize these insights and key points to build your DFS lineups and maximize your chances of success.