MLB DFS: Optimal FanDuel, DraftKings picks, player pool, advice for August 6, 2021

Before setting your MLB DFS lineups for daily Fantasy sites like DraftKings and FanDuel on Friday, August 6, you NEED to see the top MLB DFS picks from Scott Engel. Engel is a daily Fantasy pro and an inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame.

SportsLine's Engel is a prime source to consult for DFS success. Engel has been a premier analyst and Fantasy personality for 25 years. He is a four-time FSWA Award Winner and 10-time nominee, including winning an FSWA award for Best Fantasy Baseball Series.

On Thursday, Engel included Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette in his player pool on both FanDuel and DraftKings. The result: Bichette went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs to return 28.7 points on FD and 21 points on DK. Anybody who followed that pick was well on their way to a profitable day.

One of Engel's top MLB DFS picks for Friday is Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez at $4,500 on DraftKings and $3,700 on FanDuel. Part of Engel's optimal MLB DFS strategy includes rostering Padres third baseman Manny Machado ($5,600 on DraftKings, $4,000 on FanDuel), who is on a nine-game hitting streak where he is 15-for-35 and has also now hit safely in 16 of 17 games. 

Engel is also targeting a player who is set to EXPLODE for huge numbers on Friday! The stars are aligning for him to return tournament-winning value, and he comes at a price that won't break the bank. This pick could be the difference between cashing in big or going home with nothing!

What players can you bank on in MLB DFS for Friday? And which undervalued player is a MUST-ROSTER?... Join SportsLine now to see DFS pro Scott Engel's top picks and player pools for FanDuel and DraftKings, and cash in BIG on MLB DFS!