Each day of the MLB season will bring us some major price differences among starting pitchers on all sites. These price discrepancies and the site's roster differences can alter the way we use pitchers on each site, as well as how the field of opponents will use them. Listed below are five of today's top pitchers, each with their salary listed as well as the cafe value that takes into account both the total salary cap on the site and points-per-dollar. We've also provided some betting info for you reference. The higher the cafe value, the better the points-per-dollar play is.
Max Scherzer
The Padres head on into Washington to face their aces this week, so good luck to them. They will first face Max Scherzer, who is coming off of a below average start against Atlanta. This is a terrific spot for Scherzer to rebound, and his price tags are not bad across the industry. The Padres have a high 24.4% strikeout rate against right-handed pitching, and rank 27th in wOBA. They have the lowest run implied run total on the slate, and Scherzer is a huge -234 home favorite. Scherzer is up to his usual stuff this season, ranking fourth in the league in K-rate (32.2%), as well as SwStr% (15.1). Despite Scherzer putting up below average outings in his last two starts, he comes in as the number one option tonight. Look for him to bounce back, and he should have the highest strikeout projection when things are all said and done.
FanDuel
GPP Ownership: 10-20%
Cash Game Ownership: 40-50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
DraftKings
GPP Ownership: 10-20%
Cash Game Ownership: 40-50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
Yahoo!
GPP Ownership: 10-20%
Cash Game Ownership: 40-50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
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