What’s up guys! I’m back for Playbook coverage for today’s DFS MLB matinee slate. Once again, the big tournaments are going to be offered for the early slate. Today’s early slate features eight games with a roster lock of 1:05 PM ET/10:05 AM PT. 

Again, when I say that the biggest tournaments are for the early slate, I’ll give some perspective…

On DraftKings, the early slate will include a $300K Guaranteed with a $50 entry fee, $140K Guaranteed for $333, and $100K Guaranteed tourney for just $8. In contrast, the seven game afternoon slate will only include two separate $20K Guaranteed tourneys for $4 and $33. 

On FanDuel, the early slate will include a $200K Guaranteed for $66,  $120K Guaranteed for $444, $100K Guaranteed for $3, and a $77K Guaranteed for $7. Once again, they do not have an afternoon slate where you can preregister, so the guaranteed contests aren’t going to be too big. 

The Playbook, Rankings, and Optimal Lineups will only feature the early slate; however, if you are planning on playing the afternoon slate, I will say that the pitchers I like include Max Scherzer (surprise, surprise), Robbie Ray, Chase Anderson, and Dinelson Lamet. As for hitters, I love the Nationals stack, but also will consider the Giants, Reds, Dodgers, and Padres. 

 If you have any questions though, please reach me via Twitter @kle18.

UPDATE: Tanaka has been scratched. Chad Green is starting, but please don't play him, because I can't see him pitching deep enough to get a win. I would upgrade Baltimore bats but still be cautious. Miguel Montero is going to be a big value play on FanDuel at that price point as well.

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