Ultimate MLB Fantasy Baseball and Betting Guide for Monday: Expert Picks, Lineup Tips, and Odds

Starting Pitchers for Monday

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

FPTS	Team	Pitcher	Handedness	Opponent	Roster %	Win %	IP	ER	K
15.5	NYM	Paul Skenes	R	@NYM	99.8%	53%	6.0	1.6	6.7
14.3	LAA	Michael King	R	LAA	98.2%	61%	5.7	1.7	6.6
12.1	PIT	David Peterson	L	PIT	13.1%	47%	5.8	2.0	5.8
11.8	STL	Cristopher Sanchez	L	STL	82.0%	60%	5.7	2.2	5.4
11.8	SD	Yusei Kikuchi	L	@SD	54.8%	39%	5.7	2.1	5.9

Pitchers to Stream Monday

David Peterson (NYM) Peterson’s home date with the Pittsburgh Pirates could be the top streaming spot. The Pirates' lineup has the sixth-lowest wOBA and fourth-highest strikeout rate against left-handed pitching.

Michael Wacha (KC) Wacha doesn’t rack up strikeouts, but he piles up innings and has a 2.98 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. He’s posted three straight quality starts, yielding only three runs in 19⅓ frames.

Pitchers to Avoid Monday

Yusei Kikuchi (LAA) Kikuchi’s 3.83 ERA is palatable, but a 1.46 WHIP and 4.47 xFIP indicate his struggles. He faces the Padres, who handle lefty pitching well at home.

Hitters to Stream Monday

Chicago Cubs The Cubs are averaging the second-most runs per game. They face the Marlins, whose team ERA is the second highest in the league. Check on the availability of Dansby Swanson, Michael Busch, and Jon Berti.

Cleveland Guardians Ben Lively has a 3.46 ERA but has struck out only 28 batters over 41⅔ innings. Christian Yelich and Brice Turang are available in over 20% of ESPN leagues.

Betting Tips

Best/Worst Matchups Betting projections are generated by THE BAT X, accounting for player talent, ballparks, bullpens, weather, and more. Check EV Analytics for detailed projections.

Expected Value Expected value measures how good a bet is, factoring in the probability of winning versus the odds provided. A bet with an expected value of $25 would yield $25 in profit on a $100 investment.

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