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.
Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom has been shadowed by some other arms this season, and also the Mets poor season doesn't help. He has been the lone bright spot for an ugly year. deGrom boasts a 27.8% strikeout rate, and a top five 14.5 SwStr%. The strikeout upside has been higher than normal for deGrom, and he has topped double digit strikeouts in five starts this season. He has gone at least eight innings in each of his last three starts, and has only been below six strikeouts three times over his 15 starts.
A matchup against the Phillies puts him at the top of the list, and also at the top of the pricing list. I don't mind paying up for deGrom tonight, even with a lot of enticing price tags. It is a good pitching slate to mix and match on. Philadelphia ranks 27th in wOBA against right-handed pitching, and have a 23.5% strikeout rate for deGrom to exploit. deGrom is a huge home favorite, and an elite option in all formats.
FanDuel
GPP Ownership: 15-25%
Cash Game Ownership: 50-60%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
DraftKings
GPP Ownership: 15-25%
Cash Game Ownership: 50-60%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
Yahoo!
GPP Ownership: 15-25%
Cash Game Ownership: 50-60%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
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