Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Kyle Tucker, Bobby Witt Jr. & more | October 1

The MLB playoffs get underway on Tuesday with four Wild Card series. Fantasy players will have their work cut out as they look to make the most of it in a classic four-game slate. Here are the best picks for the 1st of October.

MLB DFS Top Pitchers October 1

Corbin Burnes (8300 on DraftKings, 9700 in Fanduel)

After an out-of-character month of August, Orioles ace Corbin Burnes pitched himself to a 1.20 ERA for September. He will face a solid Kansas City Royals lineup at Camden Yards.

Cole Ragans (8800 on DraftKings, 9000 on Fanduel)

Opposing Burnes will be Royals' Cole Ragans who has earned just three runs in 25.0 innings in his last four starts. He has been a strikeout machine with 36 Ks in his last five.

Tarik Skubal (9600 on DraftKings, 11000 on Fanduel)

The Detroit Tigers' decision to hold onto Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline worked out wonders as he continued his dominance and won the American League Triple Crown with 18-4, 2.39 record and 228 strikeouts. They face the Houston Astros in their Wild Card series.

MLB DFS Top Hitters October 1

Kyle Tucker (5800 on DraftKings, 4000 on Fanduel)

Kyle Tucker is one of the most potent at-bats in the league right now, hitting at .365 in September. The Astros host the Tigers at home, where Tucker has averaged at .320 in 44 games this year.

Bobby Witt Jr. (6200 on DraftKings, 4500 on Fanduel)

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. needs to stay hot if the Royals are to overcome the Orioles. He has 11 hits in his last 10 games clinching the AL Batting Title.

Fernando Tatis Jr. (5500 on DraftKings, 4300 on Fanduel)

Fernando Tatis Jr. blanked in his last two games against the Diamondbacks but still recorded 13 RBIs including 7 home runs in September at a .267 average.

MLB DFS Budget picks October 1

Luis Arraez (3800 on DraftKings, 2700 on Fanduel)

San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez denied Shohei Ohtani the National League Triple Crown by getting 4 hits in his last two games and ending with a .314 batting average for the season.

Jackson Chourio (4300 on DraftKings, 3200 on Fanduel)

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio has a four-game hit streak heading into their NLWC opener against the New York Mets. The 20-year-old became the youngest player to hit 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases this year.

Mark Vientos (4400 on DraftKings, 3100 on Fanduel)

Mets 3B Mark Vientos recorded four multi-hit outings in his last 10 regular-season games. Their matchup against the Brewers will be a must-watch between two strong MLB lineups.