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As the second round of the 2024 MLB postseason progresses, the stakes of Daily Fantasy Sports become all the more exciting. In addition to savoring some of the most memorable moments of the year, fans have the opportunity to benefit themselves.
Today, using figures supplied by both DraftKings and FanDuel, we will be looking at the best DFS picks around MLB on Tuesday, The two-game slates will include the pair of big-name NLDS games on Oct. 8.
Top MLB DFS Picks - Tuesday October 6
Pitchers
Aaron Nola ($8200 on DraftKings, $10600 in Fanduel)
Against the Mets in his career, Aaron Nola has thrived. Against the divisional foes - who will also host Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday in Queens - Nola is a career 10-9 with a 3.46 ERA, as well as a 205 strikeouts in 28 appearances, including a complete-game shutout at Citi Field in May.
"Aaron Nola (3.28 career ERA at Citi Field) is looking forward to starting a postseason game in Queens: "I always thought it was a beautiful ballpark, always liked coming here" - SNY
Sean Manaea ($7700 on DraftKings, $9500 on Fanduel)
The New York Mets will call on Sean Manaea to stave off the Phillies, who scored an MLB-best 784 runs in the regular season. Manaea had a strong season for New York. The 32 year-old posted a career-best 3.47 ERA and stood tall in his five inning start against Milwaukee in the Wild Card Series.
Michael King ($8700 on DraftKings, $9000 on Fanduel)
Despite his shaky numbers against Shohei Ohtani, Michael King of the Padres has good career numbers against the Dodgers.
"Michael King, Sinker (20 inches of Run) and Sweeper (15 inches of Break), Individual Pitches + Overlay. Filth KING" - Pitching Ninja
A member of the trade between the New York Yankees for Juan Soto, the Padres have benefitted hugely from King's season. The right-hander has a 2.82 ERA and 2-0 career record against the Dodgers.
Top Hitters
Bryce Harper ($6200 on DraftKings, $4100 on Fanduel)
Bryce Harper is looking poised to recreate his 2022 postseason in which he hammered 6 home runs and 13 RBIs on his team's run to the World Series. The two-time MVP has 39 home runs and 111 RBIs in his career against the Mets and chipped in with a two-run shot in Game 2.
Kyle Schwarber ($6500 on DraftKings, $4600 on Fanduel)
Another big-hitting member of the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber set a record for leadoff homers during the 2024 MLB regular season. In addition to leading the NL in walks this season with 106 of them, Schwarber's .858 OPS this year was his highest since he came to Philly.
"Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are tied at the top!" - MLB Network
Shohei Ohtani ($6100 on DraftKings, $4000 on Fanduel)
Despite Michael King's good numbers against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has hit well against the Padres pitcher. In his career, the Japanese superstar is 6-for-14 against King with a homer and seven RBIs. Shamed by a 10-2 loss to San Diego in Game 3, Ohtani and company are poised to bounce back.
Budget Picks
Brandon Nimmo ($4000 on DraftKings, $2200 on Fanduel)
In five playoff games this season, Brandon Nimmo has hits in each, as well as a homer and four RBIs. The Wyoming-born Mets outfielder hit a career-high 90 RBIs during the regular season, buckling down in the second season of his seven-year, $162 million deal with owner Steve Cohen's club.
"BRANDON NIMMO! THE @Mets ARE BACK IN FRONT" - MLB
Luis Arraez ($3600 on DraftKings, $3000 on Fanduel)
Since coming to the Padres from the Miami Marlins in May, Luis Arraez hit .318, winning his third career batting title. Nicknamed "The Sprinkler", Arraez seems to have an uncanny ability to find holes in the outfield. The Venezuelan boasts 11 hits and five runs scored in eleven career MLB playoff games.
Jurickson Profar ($3800 on DraftKings, $3200 on Fanduel)
In addition to his solid hitting, Jurickson Profar has helped the San Diego Padres' enormously with his defensive abilities. The Profar's regular season .839 OPS was the best on his team, and the Curacao-born left-fielder's three walks this postseason is already tied for the most on his club.
