MLB DFS: Optimal FanDuel, DraftKings picks, player pool, advice for August 18, 2023

Before setting your MLB DFS lineups on daily Fantasy sites like DraftKings and FanDuel on Friday, August 18, you NEED to see the top MLB DFS picks from Mike McClure. McClure is a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in career winnings. 

When it comes to MLB, McClure is at his best. Recognized in the book "Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn Your Hobby into a Fortune," McClure's proprietary MLB DFS projection model simulates each game 10,000 times, taking factors such as matchups and recent results into account. This allows him to find the best values on every site.

On Thursday, McClure highlighted Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo as one of his top picks in his MLB DFS player pool on both sites. The result: Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk, returning 10 points on DraftKings and 12 points on FanDuel. Anybody who included him in their lineups was well on the way to a profitable day.

One of McClure's top MLB DFS picks for Friday is Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber ($5,000 on DraftKings and $3,500 on FanDuel). McClure's optimal MLB DFS strategy includes rostering White Sox shortstop/second baseman Elvis Andrus ($3,400 on DraftKings and $2,900 on FanDuel). Andrus is hitting .333 with an .833 OPS and 13 RBI over 13 games in August. Chicago starts a three-game series at hitter's friendly Coors Field with the Rockies scheduled to start right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert, who has a 7.71 ERA over his last three starts, on Friday.

McClure 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 Mike McClure's top picks and player pools for FanDuel and DraftKings, and cash in BIG on MLB DFS!