Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Elly De La Cruz, Luis Robert Jr. & more | August 25

Not every MLB team is on the schedule today, but there are still plenty of great options for DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports). Setting your lineup with the right players is hard but it's the most important factor in this since it changes every single day. With that in mind, we've got today's picks that you need to keep an eye on for the classic nine-game slate for DFS.

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Top Pitchers for MLB DFS August 25

Kevin Gausman ($9300 on DraftKings, $9000 on FanDuel)

Kevin Gausman hasn't had the season many envisioned for him (4.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP), but he is 11-9 and has 131 strikeouts. The Toronto Blue Jays star gets the Los Angeles Angels today, so he's a good pick.

Merrill Kelly ($8600 on DraftKings, $8200 on FanDuel)

Pick Merrill Kelly today for DFS (Credits: IMAGN)

Merrill Kelly is facing the Boston Red Sox today. The Arizona Diamondbacks star is undefeated in limited action this year and boasts a solid 3.63 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. He's been good so far, so pick him today.

Marcus Stroman ($7600 on DraftKings, $7800 on FanDuel)

Marcus Stroman is having a decent season with the New York Yankees: 8-6 record, 3.82 ERA, 92 strikeouts, 1.38 WHIP. The starter also has one of today's most advantageous opponents: the Colorado Rockies.

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Top Hitters for MLB DFS August 25

Aaron Judge ($6900 on DraftKings, $5100 on FanDuel)

Aaron Judge is in the midst of an unfathomably hot streak that dates all the way back to April. His season line is outstanding: .332 average, 49 home runs, 119 RBI, 1.189 OPS. All are first in baseball except average, so pick the Yankees star today and probably every day.

Corbin Carroll ($5500 on DraftKings, $3400 on FanDuel)

Pick Corbin Carroll for DFS (Credits: IMAGN)

Corbin Carroll has finally begun to heat up. His season stats aren't great, but he's hitting 20/77 in August with 10 extra-base hits (six homers), 13 RBI, and 24 runs scored.

Elly De La Cruz ($6100 on DraftKings, $4000 on FanDuel)

Elly De La Cruz is having a historic season for the Cincinnati Reds. He has over 60 stolen bases and is hitting .264 with 22 home runs, 58 RBI, and a .838 OPS.

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Budget picks for MLB DFS August 25

Ian Happ ($4500 on DraftKings, $3500 on FanDuel)

Ian Happ has 23 home runs and an OPS close to .788. The Chicago Cubs star is one of the most interesting options in the discount price range for DFS today.

Luis Robert Jr. ($4200 on DraftKings, $3200 on FanDuel)

Luis Robert Jr. is not having a good season, but the talent to break out is there. The Chicago White Sox star is a former All-Star and had 38 home runs last year, so he could be a surprisingly good discounted option today.

Seiya Suzuki ($4600 on DraftKings, $3100 on FanDuel)

Pick Seiya Suzuki for DFS (Credits: IMAGN)

Seiya Suzuki is having a good season: a .271 average, 18 home runs, 60 RBI, and a .831 OPS. Those numbers are strong, so the Chicago Cubs star is a surprising budget pick but a good one.