Aaron Judge is one of the best hitters in the MLB and the Yankees slugger is expected to be among the top MLB DFS picks on Monday because he gets a mouth-watering matchup against Jorge Lopez of the Orioles. The righty’s 6.19 ERA is the third-worst in all of baseball (min. 90 IP), so Judge shouldn’t be the only player in pinstripes on your MLB DFS radar. But knowing which Yankees will give you the best return on investment is no easy task, so it would certainly help to have some assistance before locking in your MLB DFS lineups.
Crafting a winning MLB DFS strategy is all about getting the most bang for your buck. Whether you use DraftKings or FanDuel, you need to stay under your MLB DFS salary cap in all daily Fantasy action. Fortunately, there’s a daily Fantasy sports specialist who will help you make all your picks. Before locking in any MLB DFS picks for Monday, be sure to check out the MLB DFS advice, strategy and projections from SportsLine daily Fantasy expert Scott Engel.
Engel is a prime source to consult for DFS success. Engel is an inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association’s Hall of Fame and has been a premier analyst and Fantasy personality for 25 years. He is a four-time FSWA award winner and 10-time nominee, including winning a FSWA award for Best Fantasy Baseball Series.
Now, with the 2021 MLB season rolling on, Engel has locked in his top MLB daily Fantasy picks for Monday. Head to SportsLine now to see them.
Engel’s top MLB DFS picks for August 2, 2021
One of Engel’s top MLB DFS picks for Monday is Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo at $4,700 on DraftKings and $4,400 on FanDuel. The longtime Cub has been red-hot since he traded in Chicago’s striped uniform for pinstripes. He’s hitting .555 (5-for-9) since being acquired by the Yankees with two home runs, three RBI and five runs scored.
Facing a struggling pitcher like Lopez only boosts Rizzo’s MLB DFS stock for Monday. Baltimore’s pitcher has been especially susceptible to the long ball when facing left-handed hitters like Rizzo. Lopez has allowed seven home runs to lefties and southpaws are slugging .494 against him. Rizzo was having a subpar season at the plate with the Cubs, but he looks rejuvenated with the Bronx Bombers so you can see why Engel is high on him.
Part of Engel’s optimal MLB DFS strategy includes rostering Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle ($3,600 on DraftKings, $2,600 on FanDuel). Mountcastle enters Monday’s action on a four-game hitting streak and a 1.092 OPS during that span. This streak includes two extra-base hits, three RBI and three runs scored.
The rookie gets a great matchup against Andrew Heaney of the Yankees as the southpaw pitcher has struggled immensely. Heaney is just one game under .500, but his ERA of 5.27 ranks 80th out of 89 MLB pitchers with at least 90 innings pitched. Mountcastle also performs better against lefties as his OPS is 93 points higher vs. southpaws than against right-handed pitchers. Mountcastle has mostly batted in the cleanup spot for Baltimore, so his advantageous position in the lineup could lead to impressive stats on Monday.
How to set your MLB DFS lineups for August 2, 2021
Engel is also targeting an undervalued player who is set to explode for huge numbers on Monday. The stars are aligning for him to return tournament-winning value and he comes at a price that won’t break the bank. You can only see who it is here.
So what are the top MLB DFS picks for Monday? Visit SportsLine now to see DFS millionaire Scott Engel’s complete player pool and picks for FanDuel and DraftKings, and cash in big on MLB DFS.
