Monday MLB Fantasy Baseball Lineup Advice & Betting Tips for Optimal Performance

Get expert advice on setting your MLB fantasy baseball lineup and placing bets for Monday's games. Includes pitcher rankings, hitting notes, and betting insights.

Starting Pitchers for Monday

Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Key metrics include handedness (T), opposing team (OPP), roster percentage (RST%), money line (ML), and over/under (O/U) for runs scored.

Top Pitchers to Watch

  • Zack Wheeler (R) vs CHC: 14.9 FPTS, 56% win probability, 6.3 IP, 2.2 ER, 6.9 K
  • Logan Gilbert (R) @ ARI: 11.7 FPTS, 53% win probability, 5.8 IP, 2.5 ER, 5.9 K
  • Chris Sale (L) @ MIL: 11.6 FPTS, 55% win probability, 5.6 IP, 2.5 ER, 6.7 K

Pitchers to Stream

  • Luis Ortiz (R) vs CIN: Despite a high walk rate, Ortiz has shown improvement with a 2.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over his last five games.
  • Dustin May (R) @ SD: May has a 3.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over his last five outings, with 35 strikeouts in 28.2 innings.

Pitchers to Avoid

  • Yusei Kikuchi (L) vs OAK: Kikuchi has walked 18 batters in his last 21.1 innings, making him a risky pick against the Athletics.

Hitting Notes

Hitters to Stream

  • David Fry (R), Johnathan Rodriguez (R), Carlos Santana (S), Angel Martinez (S): These hitters are set to face Wade Miley, who has struggled with a 5.93 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in Triple-A.

Betting Tips

Best/Worst Matchups

  • Best Pitcher Matchup: Zack Wheeler vs CHC
  • Worst Pitcher Matchup: Yusei Kikuchi vs OAK

Betting Projections

Betting projections are generated by THE BAT X, which uses advanced methods to account for player talent, ballparks, bullpens, weather, and more. For detailed projections, visit EV Analytics.

Expected Value (EV)

Expected Value measures the potential profitability of a bet. For example, a bet with an EV of $25 means you would expect to make $25 in profit on a $100 investment over time.

Conclusion

Stay updated with the latest fantasy baseball news and adjust your lineup and bets accordingly. Good luck with your Monday MLB games!

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