Ultimate MLB Fantasy Baseball Guide: Expert Lineup Advice & Betting Tips for Monday's Games

Get expert MLB fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Monday's games. Optimize your picks with ESPN Fantasy insights and strategies.

Starting Pitchers Overview

Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Here’s a detailed look at the top pitchers for Monday:

  • Garrett Crochet (L) vs. HOU: 12.5 FPTS, 56% Win Probability, 5.3 IP, 2.0 ER, 6.7 K
  • Freddy Peralta (R) vs. PIT: 11.1 FPTS, 59% Win Probability, 5.5 IP, 2.5 ER, 6.3 K
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) vs. LAA: 10.1 FPTS, 63% Win Probability, 5.8 IP, 2.9 ER, 5.9 K

Pitchers to Stream on Monday

  • Jeffrey Springs (L) vs. TB: After a rocky start, Springs has a 3.30 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over his last 18 outings. He faces a Rays lineup with a low wOBA against lefties.
  • Ryne Nelson (R) vs. TEX: Nelson’s 3.20 ERA benefits from a .237 BABIP. He’ll face the Diamondbacks, who have a poor wOBA against right-handers.
  • Yu Darvish (R) vs. SF: Despite injuries, Darvish is a solid pick with a favorable matchup against the Giants.

Today’s Best Matchups for Pitchers

  • Texas Rangers vs. Diamondbacks: Average pitcher ERA of 3.86
  • New York Yankees vs. Twins: Average pitcher ERA of 3.93
  • Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pirates: Average pitcher ERA of 3.96

Today’s Worst Matchups for Pitchers

  • Minnesota Twins vs. Yankees: Average pitcher ERA of 5.44
  • Cincinnati Reds vs. Phillies: Average pitcher ERA of 5.42
  • Tampa Bay Rays vs. Athletics: Average pitcher ERA of 5.26

Hitters to Avoid on Monday

  • Cade Cavalli (R) vs. Royals: Limited fantasy appeal due to low innings and strikeout potential.

Today’s Best Matchups for Hitters

  • Cincinnati Reds vs. Phillies: Average hitter wOBA of .359
  • Tampa Bay Rays vs. Athletics: Average hitter wOBA of .343
  • St. Louis Cardinals RHB vs. Rockies: Average hitter wOBA of .341

Today’s Worst Matchups for Hitters

  • Houston Astros LHB vs. Red Sox: Average hitter wOBA of .273
  • San Diego Padres RHB vs. Giants: Average hitter wOBA of .276
  • Arizona Diamondbacks RHB vs. Rangers: Average hitter wOBA of .276

Betting Tips

  • Best/Worst Pitcher/Hitter Matchups: Generated by THE BAT X, considering player talent, ballparks, bullpens, weather, umpires, defense, and more.
  • Expected Value (EV): Measures the quality of a bet based on its probability to win versus the odds provided.

Today’s Top HR Prop Bets

  • Oneil Cruz | OVER 0.5 HR (+475): 19% chance, $10.06 EV
  • Henry Davis | OVER 0.5 HR (+900): 11% chance, $10.00 EV
  • Harrison Bader | OVER 0.5 HR (+525): 17% chance, $4.81 EV

Today’s Top Pitcher Prop Bets

  • Cristian Javier | OVER 4.5 K (+110): 56% chance, $18.04 EV
  • Zebby Matthews | UNDER 5.5 K (-130): 66% chance, $22.35 EV
  • Cade Cavalli | UNDER 3.5 K (+105): 55% chance, $12.61 EV

Today’s Top YRFI/NRFI Bets

  • Phillies @ Reds | YRFI (-125): 57% chance, $3.32 EV
  • Pirates @ Brewers | YRFI (-105): 51% chance, $0.31 EV

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