MLB GPP Stacking & Ownership: 7-1-15

Welcome to MLB GPP Stacking & Ownership. In this article I will give you three options to stack. Remember that winning a GPP isn't always about maximizing points but instead maximizing some form of points and ownership. As always, plays will be listed from favorite to least favorite of the stack.

There aren't many juicy totals on tonight's slate, and that could result in an interesting distribution of stacks. My top stack will likely be one of the more popular ones, but we're not talking about ownership levels you'd expect at Coors Field or Rogers Centre. The common theme between the top stacking options tonight -- besides being three of the highest totals tonight -- is that all three are found in hitter-friendly and homer-friendly ballparks. There's a reason ballpark factors are cited in any reputable daily fantasy advice article, and that's because they are an incredibly important factor in decision making for roster construction.

Option 1

Rangers @ Orioles - Game Total 8.5

Matt Wieters is unlikely to play tonight given the club's handling of him this year, but they remain a potent offense even without him. Righty Nick Martinez has been very lucky tallying a 3.39 ERA, and his 4.59 FIP and 4.97 xFIP are more indicative of his skills. His 13.1% strikeout rate indicates he gives up a ton of contact and ...