Top MLB DFS Picks Today: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker & more | September 22

MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros - Source: Imagn
Kyle Tucker would look to continue his strong performance at the plate in the series finale against Angels (Source: Imagn)

With some teams in contention facing each other, there are some very exciting and lopsided matchups in the MLB on Sunday. One positive sign for all fantasy players as the last regular season week approaches would be that all teams would like to end on a high.

Here are the best DFS picks in a class eleven-game slate:

Best Pitchers MLB DFS September 22

Paul Skenes (10300 on DraftKings, 11000 in Fanduel)

Paul Skenes will feature in his 22nd start for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds. The rookie has an extraordinary 10-3, 2.07 ERA record. He earned a loss in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals even though he earned just one run.

Shota Imanaga (9500 on DraftKings, 10000 on Fanduel)

Another rookie who has had a stellar season is Shota Imanaga, who takes on the Washington Nationals. The Cubs starter has the seventh best ERA this season with 3.03 and 9th best W-L record with 14-4.

Spencer Arrighetti (8100 on DraftKings, 9400 on Fanduel)

Astros' Spencer Arighetti starts against the lower-ranked Los Angeles Angels. In his last two starts, he has earned just 4 runs in 11.2 innings.

Best Hitters MLB DFS September 22

Kyle Tucker (5600 on DraftKings, 3800 on Fanduel)

Kyle Tucker has picked up exactly from where he left before his injury. The outfielder is batting at .405 with 1.107 OPS in September and has 8 hits in his last two games.

Marcell Ozuna (5500 on DraftKings, 3900 on Fanduel)

Braves DH Marcell Ozuna has 11 hits in the last five games. Overall he is batting at a phenomenal .310 recording 101 RBIs all season with 38 home runs. They face the Marlins in the rubber game on Sunday.

Yordan Alvarez (5900 on DraftKings, 3700 on Fanduel)

Another Astros batter expected to do well against the Angels would be Yordan Alvarez. The center fielder has been consistent all season long and also recorded a 4-hit night on Saturday.

Best Budget Picks MLB DFS September 22

Michael Harris II (4400 on DraftKings, 3300 on Fanduel)

Aiding Ozuna, Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has 13 hits in the last six games. He has earned 15 RBIs in 86 at-bats in September.

Randy Arozarena (4000 on DraftKings, 3200 on Fanduel)

Randy Arozarena is on a 10-game on-base streak with 8 hits and 7 walks during that stretch. The Mariners trade acquisition will face the Texas Rangers, looking to sweep the defending champions.

Victor Robles (3500 on DraftKings, 2900 on Fanduel)

Arozarena's companion in the outfield, Robles is hitting at .467 and 1.144 OPS all of September. He has 11 hits in his last four starts in the lineup.

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Edited by Pritha Ghosh
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