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:

• Zack Wheeler (R, BOS): 16.3 FPTS, 99.9% roster percentage, 68% win probability.
• Paul Skenes (R, DET): 14.3 FPTS, 99.9% roster percentage, 75% win probability.
• Kodai Senga (R, LAA): 13.2 FPTS, 90.6% roster percentage, 61% win probability.

Pitchers to Stream on Monday

• Shane Baz (R, CWS): Baz has been in excellent form, with four quality starts before the All-Star break. He faces the White Sox, who have the lowest wOBA against right-handers.
• Eury Perez (R, SD): Perez has been dominant, with 18 innings pitched and 21 strikeouts in his last three starts. He faces the Padres, who have a low home run rate against righties.

Pitchers to Avoid on Monday

• Shohei Ohtani (R, MIN): Ohtani is expected to pitch only three innings as an opener, making him a risky fantasy option for Monday.

Today's Best Matchups for Pitchers

• Chicago Cubs vs. Royals: The average pitcher would post a 3.75 ERA in this matchup.
• Seattle Mariners vs. Brewers: The average pitcher would post a 3.80 ERA in this matchup.

Today's Worst Matchups for Pitchers

• St. Louis Cardinals vs. Rockies: The average pitcher would post a 6.08 ERA in this matchup.
• Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals: The average pitcher would post a 5.87 ERA in this matchup.

Hitters to Stream on Monday

• Randy Vasquez (R, MIA): Vasquez has struggled with walks recently, making Marlins' lefty hitters like Kyle Stowers and Jesus Sanchez good streaming options.

Today's Best Matchups for Hitters

• St. Louis Cardinals vs. Rockies: The average hitter would post a .386 wOBA in this matchup.
• Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals: The average hitter would post a .378 wOBA in this matchup.

Today's Worst Matchups for Hitters

• Milwaukee Brewers vs. Mariners: The average hitter would post a .266 wOBA in this matchup.

Betting Tips

• Matt Wallner (OVER 0.5 HR, +475): Dodger Stadium's low fence height increases the chances of a home run.
• Freddie Freeman (OVER 0.5 HR, +700): Dodger Stadium's shallow center field fences make this a favorable bet.

Top Pitcher Prop Bets

• Tomoyuki Sugano (OVER 3.5 K, +120): Favorable weather conditions for pitching make this a strong bet.
• Eury Perez (UNDER 4.5 K, +105): The Padres' low strikeout rate makes this a good under bet.