MLB
4 Under-the-Radar FanDuel MLB Plays for 8/10/16
Robbie Ray has been dealing lately, but his traditional numbers are keeping it a secret. What other players profile as quality contrarian options?

Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies

FanDuel Price: $3,900

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

It's hard to imagine Nolan Arenado will go overlooked with the way he has been hitting the ball, but the Colorado Rockies have just the eighth-highest implied team total tonight. Couple that with Manny Machado and Josh Donaldson seemingly both in better spots, and Arenado may fly under the radar.

Why You Should Use Him:

Arenado is smoking-hot right now, hitting safely in 7 of his last 10 at bats, launching 3 home runs and knocking in 9 RBI's in the process. He'll look to continue his hot streak in tonight's matchup against lefty Martin Perez. Perez's 4.84 SIERA is the second-highest among qualified pitchers on tonight's slate, trailing only Yovani Gallardo (4.86).

Perez has given up at least five runs in five of his last six starts. In his career, Perez has been much worse against right-handed hitters, posting a 3.69 xFIP against lefties and 4.52 xFIP against righties.

Arenado possesses a 38.2% hard-hit rate against lefties this season and could put up big fantasy numbers in tonight's matchup. He's a viable play in all formats.

Prev Next

Related News

MLB Betting Guide for Friday 8/11/23: The Wrong Team Is Favored at Fenway Park

Austin Swaim  --  Aug 10th, 2016

3 MLB Player Prop Bets to Target on Friday 8/11/23

Thomas Vecchio  --  Aug 10th, 2016

MLB Betting Guide for Thursday 8/10/23: 3 Unders on a Slate with Dodgy Weather

Austin Swaim  --  Aug 10th, 2016