Dan Marcus highlights Randy Arozarena as a standout hitting option for DFS lineups facing Robbie Ray on Saturday night's MLB DraftKings slate. Marcus notes Arozarena's excellent historical performance against left-handed pitchers and his notable recent quality of contact, including a 94.7 mph average exit velocity early this season, further strengthening his case for a strong DFS outing.

Dan Marcus highlighted Jacob deGrom as the top DFS pitching option on Saturday night's slate, emphasizing his elite skill level despite workload concerns. deGrom pitched just 73 pitches and five innings in his first start of the season, and similar limitations might persist. Still, given his clear talent superiority, Marcus says the relatively low DraftKings price tag of $9,000 makes deGrom an attractive DFS investment regardless of potential pitch-count limitations.

Dan Marcus identified Robbie Ray as an appealing tournament option for DraftKings MLB contests on Saturday night. He acknowledges Ray's persistent issue with giving up home runs, forcing a volatile outlook. But Marcus highlights Ray's significant strikeout upside, especially against a Mariners lineup that currently ranks sixth-highest in strikeout rate early this season, making Ray an intriguing DFS consideration in large-field tournaments at a price point of $8,800.

Dan Marcus spotlights Hunter Goodman ($3,600) as an exceptional value hitter in DFS contests due largely to the inherent Coors Field advantage. Goodman has been among Colorado's most reliable hitters this season yet remains comparatively underpriced on DraftKings, offering DFS players a strong floor-upside combo worth exploiting at his current price.

Dan Marcus identifies Kyle Stowers as a top budget-friendly DFS hitter on DraftKings for Saturday's slate. At just $2,700, Stowers has consistently hit second in the batting order against right-handed pitchers and has shown solid extra-base ability (.497 xSLG) and the versatility to score DFS points in various ways. He faces AJ Smith-Shawver, whom Marcus notes has yet to establish himself as anything better than a below-average MLB pitcher, further enriching Stowers' appeal.

Dan Marcus recommends Corey Seager ($5,400) as an appealing DraftKings DFS hitting play on Saturday night due to his favorable matchup against Tampa Bay's Taj Bradley, who has an elevated home run rate (1.50 HR/9 innings across 248.2 major league innings). Marcus believes this vulnerability makes Seager, a proven power-hitting threat, a particularly intriguing and high-upside DFS option despite the slow start to the Rangers' offensive season.

Dan Marcus considers Griffin Canning an intriguing bargain-priced DFS pitcher option at $6,800 on DraftKings due to recent adjustments. Canning refined his pitching arsenal with the Mets in the offseason and showed encouraging signs in a solid debut to the 2025 MLB season, making him a potentially strong value play on Saturday's slate.

Dan Marcus recommends Tanner Bibee as an appealing cash-game pitcher option for DraftKings DFS play given his steady, safer skill profile compared to Robbie Ray. At $8,200, Bibee's floor and less volatile nature make him preferable in cash contests, whereas Ray offers the boom-or-bust nature better suited for tournament play.

Dan Marcus is optimistic about Jacob deGrom's DFS value at a relatively low price of $9,000. While deGrom only threw 73 pitches and lasted five innings in his first appearance of the season, his elite skillset still makes him a strong DFS option. Despite uncertainty around increased pitch count or innings in his upcoming start, Marcus emphasizes deGrom's skill level and depressed price, making the right-hander worth targeting as a top pitcher option in DraftKings tournaments.

Hunter Goodman ($3,600) stands out to Dan Marcus as an undervalued DFS hitter benefitting from advantageous park factor at Coors Field. Goodman has been a consistent bright spot in a Rockies lineup struggling overall. Marcus believes his moderate DraftKings price hasn't yet caught up to his excellent season start and optimal home hitting environment, making him an intriguing choice.

Dan Marcus identifies Robbie Ray ($8,800) as a high-risk, high-reward DFS pitching option due to Ray's well-documented tendency to allow home runs, including two in his first start. However, Marcus highlights Ray's strong strikeout potential against Seattle, who currently hold the league's sixth-highest strikeout rate early in the season. Ray is recommended for tournaments, offering appealing upside but with volatility that DFS players should consider.

At an enticing $2,700 on DraftKings, Dan Marcus backs Kyle Stowers as a strong DFS value play. Stowers typically bats second against right-handed pitching, showcasing a blend of power (.497 xSLG) and on-base ability. Facing AJ Smith-Shawver, who has yet to establish himself as more than a mediocre MLB pitcher, Stowers represents affordable upside in DFS lineups.

With few attractive cheap pitching options on the slate, Dan Marcus identified Griffin Canning ($6,800) as an appealing low-priced arm. Marcus cites Canning's work refining his arsenal with the Mets this offseason, paired with a solid debut to the 2025 campaign. Canning stands out among bargain arms as a potential value play in DraftKings contests.

Dan Marcus likes Randy Arozarena's chances at DFS success due to his proven track record against left-handed pitching. Robbie Ray's persistent challenge with giving up home runs pairs well with Arozarena's strong start (94.7 mph exit velocity early this season). At $4,000 on DraftKings, Arozarena offers significant potential upside against Ray.

Dan Marcus recommends Tanner Bibee ($8,200) as a safer, steadier alternative to Robbie Ray in DFS cash games. Bibee is unlikely to match Ray's elite strikeout numbers but presents much less volatility. Marcus advises cash game managers to favor predictability, making Bibee the preferred selection among these mid-priced pitchers on DraftKings for stability.

Dan Marcus advises stacking Cincinnati Reds hitters, specifically TJ Friedl ($3,800), Matt McLain ($5,200), and Elly De La Cruz ($6,200), against Brewers' emergency rotational pitcher Elvin Rodriguez. Milwaukee's rotation has been severely impacted, forcing Rodriguez into the starting role despite recent struggles, such as allowing multiple runs in a brief stint against Kansas City. Marcus expects Rodriguez to struggle again, creating strong DFS upside for Reds batters.

Dan Marcus recommends stacking Atlanta Braves hitters Michael Harris ($3,700), Austin Riley ($4,500), and Matt Olson ($4,700) against Miami pitcher Cal Quantrill for Saturday's DraftKings slate. Quantrill struggled heavily in his season debut, allowing six earned runs against the Mets. Marcus sees continued vulnerability, even outside of Coors Field, making the top of the Braves' lineup a profitable DFS stack opportunity.

Marcus advises stacking Reds hitters against Brewers starter Elvin Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez's struggles in his season debut, a rocky four innings versus Kansas City. Marcus specifically recommends targeting Reds hitters TJ Friedl ($3,800), Matt McLain ($5,200, caution due to recent hamstring discomfort), and Elly De La Cruz ($6,200) in DFS contests on DraftKings, expecting Rodriguez to continue experiencing challenges at the mound.

Dan Marcus supports stacking Braves hitters—including Michael Harris ($3,700), Austin Riley ($4,500), and Matt Olson ($4,700)—against Cal Quantrill. Quantrill was shelled in his first outing (six earned runs to the Mets) and Marcus doubts his ability to rebound effectively even outside Coors Field. Marcus sees Atlanta hitters as poised to capitalize, as the lineup shows signs of emergence from an early-season slump, alongside favorable DraftKings pricing.

Dan Marcus highlighted Texas Rangers hitters Corey Seager ($5,400) and Wyatt Langford ($4,100) as intriguing DFS options against Rays pitcher Taj Bradley. Bradley has historically struggled with a high 1.50 HR/9 rate over his first 248.2 MLB innings. While Texas has started slowly this season, Marcus is optimistic the Rangers' talented lineup can capitalize off Bradley's vulnerability to home runs, making Ranger hitters valuable DFS plays.

Dan Marcus pinpointed Jonathan Aranda as a strong DFS value play at only $2,600. He cited Aranda's potential lineup positioning in the cleanup spot due to injuries (specifically Josh Lowe's expected absence) and the favorable hitting conditions provided by the short right porch at Steinbrenner Field as compelling reasons to utilize him in DraftKings lineups.

Dan Marcus acknowledged the risk in stacking the Angels lineup but highlighted strong power potential at the top of their batting order against Jonathan Cannon, who struggles mightily with home runs (1.3 HR/9), a poor SIERA (4.72), and low strikeout rates (17.4%). Marcus specifically pinpointed Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Jorge Soler as core, power-oriented DFS plays for Saturday's slate.

Dan Marcus recommended stacking Reds hitters for DFS contests, citing strong home run conditions at Great American Ballpark coupled with a favorable decline in Justin Verlander's performance. Marcus noted Verlander's diminished strikeout ability (18.7% K-rate) and increased vulnerability to homers (1.5 HR/9) in 2024, suggesting Reds bats such as TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, and Elly De La Cruz as optimal selections with significant run-scoring upside at home.

Dan Marcus recommended Endy Rodriguez as a standout low-cost DFS option at $2,400, citing a very favorable matchup against Valente Bellozo, who posted a poor 5.32 SIERA and weak 7.8% K-BB% in a sizable 68.2 inning sample last season. This sets Rodriguez up as a sneaky value play among budget hitters on DraftKings.

Dan Marcus recommended targeting Phillies hitters for DraftKings DFS, specifically highlighting the matchup with Jake Irvin, who has historically struggled significantly against lefties (1.76 HR/9). Marcus identified Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper as ideal picks, suggesting stacking these left-handed power bats as a top-tier option.

Dan Marcus advised caution with Nick Lodolo as a pitching option due to historical issues at his home ballpark, Great American Ballpark. Despite having the second-best K-BB% among available pitchers, Marcus observed that Lodolo has consistently struggled with poor pitching stats historically at home, making him an attractive fade candidate despite his solid underlying metrics.

Dan Marcus pinpointed Joe Ryan as the strongest pitching option in DraftKings Saturday contests, highlighting his impressive 27.3% strikeout rate from the previous season—the highest of any available pitcher on the slate. Marcus expressed confidence in Ryan's matchup, noting the game against the Cardinals is favorable and unlikely to pose major issues for Ryan, making him an ideal anchor in DFS lineups at a reasonable $8,800 price.