Top MLB DFS Picks for 9th August: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Jose Ramirez, Zack Wheeler & more

With another weekend of MLB action upon us, the ramifications for Daily Fantasy Sports selections are wide-ranging. Thankfully, the scheduled MLB games on Friday also give fans the chance to benefit.

Today, we will be examining the top MLB DFS odds, using odds supplied by both DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks. Keep reading to determine which stars you might want to back on August 9.

Top MLB DFS Picks - August 9

Pitchers

Jack Flaherty ($10500 on DraftKings, $11000 in Fanduel)

On Friday, pitcher Jack Flaherty will make his second start for the Dodgers after arriving with the club at the trade deadline. On August 3, Flaherty tossed five shutout innings in his Dodgers debut, striking out seven members of the Oakland Athletics in a 10-0 win.

"Jack Flaherty is through five scoreless frames in his @Dodgers debut" - MLB

Now 8-5 on the season, Jack Flaherty's 2.80 ERA is his lowest since he contended for the Cy Young in 2019. On Friday, Flaherty will take the mound against the visiting Pirates.

Zack Wheeler ($10200 on DraftKings, $10700 on Fanduel)

Fresh off of a massive three-year, $126 million extension, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler continues to dominate. Now 11-5 with a 2.77 ERA, Wheeler threw eight shutout innings in his last start against the Seattle Mariners on August 4. On Friday, the Phillies will play the D-Backs, against whom Wheeler is 7-3 with a 2.81 ERA in 12 career games.

Garrett Crochet ($9400 on DraftKings, $8800 on Fanduel)

Garrett Crochet's 162 strikeouts currently rank sixth in MLB. Although the 25-year-old's stats were not helped by the Chicago White Sox' recent 21-game losing streak, Crochet is still 6-8 with a 3.19 heading into the Sox showdown against the Cubs.

Top Hitters

Marcell Ozuna ($6000 on DraftKings, $4500 on Fanduel)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna's 88 RBIs on the season continue to lead the National League, and his 33 home runs put him on pace to surpass his career-high number of 40, set last year.

"Marcell Ozuna - Atlanta Braves (33)" - MLB HR Videos

A .319 hitter over the past month, Ozuna's .299 batting figure on the season leads all members of the Braves.

Shohei Ohtani ($6600 on DraftKings, $4800 on Fanduel)

Although Shohei Ohtani has gone a mere 5-for-26 in last last six games, the Los Angeles Dodgers star has still contributed with two home runs and five RBIs in that span of time. Still the NL leader in runs, home runs, slugging and OPS, Ohtani will bring a .278 average with a home run and and 5 RBIs against Pittsburgh into the game with Friday night's opponents.

Jose Ramirez ($6100 on DraftKings, $4200 on Fanduel)

Jose Ramirez's home run against the D-Backs on Thursday marked the third season that the slugger has put up thirty home runs as a member of the Cleveland Guardians. Currently a .282/.335/.548 hitter on the season, Ramirez has hit .362 with 6 homers and 14 RBIs in his past thirteen MLB games.

Budget Picks

Michael Conforto ($4200 on DraftKings, $3000 on Fanduel)

Michael Conforto of the San Francisco Giants now has 2 home runs and nine RBIs in his past six games. A former All-Star, Conforto might not come close to his career-high 33 homers logged during the 2019 MLB season, but his 12 home runs and 49 RBIs in 92 games this season are nevertheless respectable.

"Michael Conforto makes it FOUR for the Giants in the 1st inning (via @SFGiants)" - B/R Walk-Off

Andres Gimenez ($3800 on DraftKings, $2700 on Fanduel)

Nobody on the Cleveland Guardians has bested Andres Gimenez's .375 average over the past week. A two-time Gold Glover, Gimenez has seen a decrease in his power capabilities, but appears to have found some consistency as he chases a career-high hit number in 2024.

Xavier Edwards ($4400 on DraftKings, $3100 on Fanduel)

Friday marks Miami Marlins outfielder Xavier Edwards' 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, Edwards will be in action against the Padres. In 35 games this season, the New York native has hit a commendable .375/.443/.461 and has registered a team-best .367 average over the past week.