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.
Corey Kluber
Kluber's matchup against the Yankees is less than ideal...but who are we kidding? There isn't a more matchup-proof pitcher in the game right now, and Kluber is only a few weeks removed from an incredible CG against these same Yankees, where he struck out 11, walked just one, allowed three hits, and a single earned run. He has pitched at least seven innings in 11 of his last 14 starts, and owns a 149/16 K/BB over that span. He owns the second-highest K rate among tonight's starters over the last 30 day at a ridiculous 35.3%, and with Luis Severino pitching opposite him tonight, this game is essentially a pick-em. Regardless of the outcome of this one, my money is on Kluber racking up strikeouts in bunches, as he has done all season. He makes for an elite option in any format.
FanDuel
GPP Ownership: 25-30%
Cash Game Ownership: 35-40%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
DraftKings
GPP Ownership: 30-35%
Cash Game Ownership: 55-60%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
Yahoo!
GPP Ownership: 30-35%
Cash Game Ownership: 55-60%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
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