3 MLB FanDuel Studs to Target on 9/19/17

Max Scherzer, P, Washington Nationals

Price: $10,600

Max Scherzer has been underwhelming over his last few starts, but that doesn't change the fact that he's one of baseball's top fantasy options.

He ranks fourth among qualifying pitchers with a 3.01 SIERA, third with a 34.2% strikeout rate, and second with a 15.7% swinging strike rate. Even with his recent struggles, he has posted some encouraging fantasy numbers over his last six starts -- we're talking a 28.9% strikeout rate, a 14.6% swinging strike rate, and a decent 3.58 xFIP.

The Atlanta Braves' active roster ranks 20th with a 92 wRC+ against right-handed pitching this season, and while they shelled Scherzer in his last outing, this is a matchup well worth consideration.

Betting markets like this matchup for Scherzer. The Washington Nationals (-205 moneyline) are Tuesday's biggest favorites, while the Braves' 3.34 implied total is the day's lowest.