MLB DFS Game by Game Breakdown (DraftKings & FanDuel)

MLB DFS Game by Game Breakdown: August 31, 2026

All 12 games on the August 31, 2026 board, with Milwaukee at Cubs on top at a projected 11.73. Games are sorted by simulated total, so stacking priorities read top to bottom. Batting orders are projected and lineups have not posted. The board projects 26.90 home runs. The top 2 games are free, and the rest of the board is in FTA+.

Every Game, Ranked by Projected Total

#1MIL at CHC
Wrigley Field · 19:40 ET
Sim Total11.73
Proj Score6.0 - 5.8
Win %49 / 51
Park Runs+28%
Park HR+47%
Temp87°
MIL bats
vs Clay Holmes (RHP, CHC)HITTABLE
5.27 IP, 4.21 K, 5.95 H, 0.55 HR allowed, 31% QS, vuln 63
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Brice Turang$5,300/$3,4009.28/12.1714.1%
2Jackson Chourio$5,500/$3,4009.1/11.8416.5%
3Jake Bauers$4,500/$3,3008.63/11.4618.6%
4William Contreras$4,200/$3,0007.66/10.0813.3%
5Christian Yelich$4,600/$3,1007.79/10.3714.9%
6Garrett Mitchell$3,900/$2,9007.44/9.8712.0%
7Sal Frelick$3,100/$2,7006.81/8.887.6%
8Cooper Pratt$3,600/$2,7007.59/9.919.3%
9David Hamilton$3,300/$2,6006.91/9.049.9%
CHC bats
vs Kyle Harrison (LHP, MIL)HITTABLE
4.89 IP, 5.34 K, 4.78 H, 1.15 HR allowed, 21% QS, vuln 64
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Pete Crow-Armstrong$6,900/$4,4009.35/12.2328.8%
2Seiya Suzuki$5,700/$3,7008.61/11.4520.1%
3Alex Bregman$5,900/$3,3007.87/10.3822.8%
4Michael Busch$4,100/$3,0007.98/10.6315.7%
5Nico Hoerner$4,400/$2,9007.62/9.8819.3%
6Tyrone Taylor$3,200/$2,7007.49/9.8119.9%
7Ian Happ$4,000/$3,1006.88/9.1813.7%
8Matt Shaw$2,900/$2,5007.23/9.5111.1%
9Miguel Amaya$2,600/$2,5006.3/8.3117.4%
#2SF at ATL
Truist Park · 18:05 ET
Sim Total10.79
Proj Score5.0 - 5.7
Win %41 / 59
Park Runs+1%
Park HR+12%
Temp91°
SF bats
vs Bryce Elder (RHP, ATL)HITTABLE
5.44 IP, 4.39 K, 5.81 H, 0.89 HR allowed, 36% QS, vuln 60
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Drew Gilbertn/a/$2,700n/a/9.0413.8%
2Rafael Deversn/a/$3,400n/a/10.7319.8%
3Bryce Eldridgen/a/$2,900n/a/10.2420.6%
4Jung Hoo Leen/a/$3,000n/a/9.1311.4%
5Turner Hilln/a/$2,400n/a/9.4712.8%
6Drew Cavanaughn/a/$2,300n/a/7.8612.2%
7Nate Furmann/a/$2,100n/a/8.979.5%
8Shay Whitcombn/a/$2,400n/a/8.3715.0%
9Christian Kossn/a/$2,300n/a/8.0911.3%
ATL bats
vs Anthony Molina (RHP, SF)TARGET
4.08 IP, 2.86 K, 4.74 H, 0.68 HR allowed, 4% QS, vuln 73
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Drake Baldwinn/a/$3,500n/a/11.8214.2%
2Ronald Acuna Jr.n/a/$3,400n/a/11.6216.2%
3Matt Olsonn/a/$3,900n/a/10.9121.8%
4Mauricio Dubonn/a/$2,800n/a/9.038.0%
5Michael Harris IIn/a/$3,200n/a/10.4812.0%
6Ozzie Albiesn/a/$2,900n/a/9.312.7%
7Mike Yastrzemskin/a/$2,600n/a/8.1812.6%
8Austin Rileyn/a/$2,900n/a/8.5513.0%
9Sean Murphyn/a/$2,400n/a/7.9310.2%
#3BAL at COL
Coors Field · 20:40 ET
Sim Total10.49
Proj Score5.5 - 5.0
Win %52 / 48
Park Runs+26%
Park HR+7%
Temp74°
BAL bats
vs Tanner Gordon (RHP, COL)HITTABLE
5.58 IP, 4.15 K, 5.94 H, 0.96 HR allowed, 37% QS, vuln 65
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Jackson Holliday$4,700/$3,20010.03/13.1811.2%
2Pete Alonso$6,700/$4,10010.91/14.5419.5%
3Gunnar Henderson$6,200/$3,50010.33/13.716.2%
4Samuel Basallo$5,000/$3,2009.99/13.316.8%
5Coby Mayo$4,400/$3,2007.48/9.920.6%
6Dylan Beavers$4,100/$3,3008.25/10.9113.8%
7Blaze Alexander$3,700/$3,1008.38/11.0211.2%
8Colton Cowser$3,600/$3,0007.83/10.4917.0%
9Leody Taveras$4,200/$3,4008.41/11.0511.5%
COL bats
vs Kyle Bradish (RHP, BAL)HITTABLE
5.21 IP, 3.89 K, 5.61 H, 0.62 HR allowed, 32% QS, vuln 58
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Jake McCarthy$5,400/$3,4009.29/11.9912.2%
2Mickey Moniak$4,900/$3,4008.9/11.6913.9%
3Cole Carrigg$5,100/$3,6008.85/11.738.9%
4Hunter Goodman$5,600/$3,9008.47/11.2618.2%
5TJ Rumfield$4,300/$3,3008.47/11.197.3%
6Willi Castro$4,600/$3,3007.78/10.3111.1%
7Connor Norby$3,400/$3,2006.97/9.211.0%
8Zac Veen$3,600/$3,1007.34/9.748.6%
9Ezequiel Tovar$3,000/$2,9006.44/8.459.7%
#4MIA at WAS
Nationals Park · 18:45 ET
Sim Total9.95
Proj Score5.1 - 4.8
Win %51 / 49
Park Runs+7%
Park HR+9%
Temp87°
MIA bats
vs Will Dion (LHP, WAS)HITTABLE
2.73 IP, 3.01 K, 2.51 H, 0.38 HR allowed, 2% QS, vuln 57
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Otto Lopezn/a/$3,000n/a/11.8312.7%
2Heriberto Hernandezn/a/$3,000n/a/12.1223.9%
3Kyle Stowersn/a/$3,100n/a/10.7618.3%
4Agustin Ramirezn/a/$2,800n/a/10.7312.5%
5Xavier Edwardsn/a/$2,900n/a/10.786.2%
6Jakob Marseen/a/$2,700n/a/10.4512.9%
7Javier Sanojan/a/$2,700n/a/10.027.8%
8Esteury Ruizn/a/$2,700n/a/10.9513.2%
9Brian Navarreton/a/$2,200n/a/9.311.2%
WAS bats
vs Ryan Gusto (RHP, MIA)HITTABLE
4.32 IP, 3.30 K, 4.69 H, 0.56 HR allowed, 9% QS, vuln 59
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1C.J. Abramsn/a/$3,700n/a/13.3516.4%
2Abimelec Ortizn/a/$2,800n/a/10.4114.9%
3Dylan Crewsn/a/$2,900n/a/9.1515.9%
4Daylen Lilen/a/$3,200n/a/10.413.7%
5Brady Housen/a/$2,900n/a/8.1411.1%
6Keibert Ruizn/a/$2,800n/a/8.528.0%
7Andres Chaparron/a/$2,700n/a/8.0111.7%
8Nasim Nunezn/a/$2,600n/a/8.96.6%
9Jacob Youngn/a/$2,700n/a/7.998.8%
#5SD at CIN
Great American Ball Park · 18:40 ET
Sim Total9.66
Proj Score5.3 - 4.4
Win %57 / 43
Park Runs+8%
Park HR+17%
Temp92°
SD bats
vs Brady Singer (RHP, CIN)HITTABLE
5.52 IP, 4.35 K, 5.87 H, 0.65 HR allowed, 40% QS, vuln 59
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Fernando Tatis Jr.n/a/$3,600n/a/12.3716.6%
2Jake Cronenworthn/a/$2,600n/a/11.839.1%
3Manny Machadon/a/$3,000n/a/13.299.1%
4Ty Francen/a/$2,900n/a/12.2113.8%
5Jackson Merrilln/a/$3,200n/a/11.8818.6%
6Luis Campusanon/a/$2,600n/a/10.8711.8%
7Austin Haysn/a/$2,400n/a/9.815.1%
8Xander Bogaertsn/a/$2,800n/a/9.66.4%
9Samad Taylorn/a/$2,900n/a/9.166.1%
CIN bats
vs Michael King (RHP, SD)STRONG
5.48 IP, 5.75 K, 4.69 H, 0.85 HR allowed, 42% QS, vuln 46
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Hector Rodriguezn/a/$2,700n/a/10.1611.2%
2Elly De La Cruzn/a/$3,900n/a/11.0414.4%
3Sal Stewartn/a/$3,600n/a/10.6317.2%
4JJ Bledayn/a/$2,900n/a/10.2814.5%
5Tyler Stephensonn/a/$2,700n/a/9.1813.9%
6Eugenio Suarezn/a/$2,900n/a/9.1815.1%
7Dane Myersn/a/$2,400n/a/8.3610.5%
8Matt McLainn/a/$2,800n/a/7.7313.4%
9Edwin Arroyon/a/$2,200n/a/6.827.9%
#6NYY at LAA
Angel Stadium · 21:38 ET
Sim Total8.98
Proj Score4.7 - 4.3
Win %54 / 46
Park Runs-1%
Park HR-5%
Temp79°
NYY bats
vs Walbert Urena (RHP, LAA)STRONG
5.28 IP, 5.35 K, 4.57 H, 0.55 HR allowed, 28% QS, vuln 46
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Trent Grisham$4,500/$3,0008.47/11.2913.7%
2Ben Rice$6,100/$4,0008.87/11.8115.9%
3Luis Garcia$5,100/$8,1008.21/0.012.5%
4Cody Bellinger$4,800/$3,0008.39/11.0410.0%
5George Lombard Jr.$3,500/$2,8007.98/10.557.7%
6Spencer Jones$3,200/$2,7006.94/9.2711.2%
7Jazz Chisholm$4,700/$3,2008.01/10.611.6%
8Austin Wells$2,500/$2,4006.35/8.4611.6%
9Jose Caballero$3,600/$2,8007.6/10.07.1%
LAA bats
vs Elmer Rodriguez (RHP, NYY)STRONG
4.56 IP, 3.83 K, 4.53 H, 0.40 HR allowed, 15% QS, vuln 50
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Zach Neto$4,700/$3,4008.08/10.4911.3%
2Mike Trout$5,200/$3,3007.86/10.4712.1%
3Wade Meckler$3,200/$2,6005.8/7.565.6%
4Moises Ballesteros$2,700/$2,4005.88/7.776.2%
5Vaughn Grissom$3,700/$2,7007.19/9.3510.5%
6Josh Lowe$2,900/$2,4006.07/7.9310.2%
7Christian Moore$2,500/$2,3006.08/7.988.2%
8Denzer Guzman$3,200/$2,4005.88/7.616.2%
9Tyler Heineman$2,200/$2,2005.35/6.994.4%
#7NYM at TB
Tropicana Field · 18:40 ET
Sim Total8.93
Proj Score4.2 - 4.7
Win %42 / 58
Park Runs-6%
Park HR-3%
Temp72°
NYM bats
vs Ian Seymour (LHP, TB)STRONG
4.74 IP, 6.16 K, 4.14 H, 0.80 HR allowed, 16% QS, vuln 40
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Francisco Lindorn/a/$3,200n/a/10.9219.9%
2Juan Soton/a/$3,700n/a/11.0918.9%
3Bo Bichetten/a/$2,800n/a/9.0811.5%
4Luis Robertn/a/$2,600n/a/9.6215.6%
5Carson Bengen/a/$3,000n/a/8.9815.3%
6Francisco Alvarezn/a/$2,700n/a/8.9113.2%
7Christopher Moreln/a/$2,200n/a/7.7911.8%
8Marcus Semienn/a/$2,600n/a/8.5814.0%
9A.J. Ewingn/a/$2,800n/a/8.268.7%
TB bats
vs Robert Stock (RHP, NYM)HITTABLE
4.16 IP, 3.17 K, 4.03 H, 0.48 HR allowed, 5% QS, vuln 59
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Yandy Diazn/a/$3,300n/a/10.4610.9%
2Jonathan Arandan/a/$3,200n/a/10.9412.8%
3Junior Camineron/a/$3,700n/a/11.5220.2%
4Liam Hicksn/a/$3,000n/a/10.098.5%
5Chandler Simpsonn/a/$2,800n/a/9.790.1%
6Jonny DeLucan/a/$2,700n/a/9.8611.0%
7Cedric Mullinsn/a/$2,800n/a/9.9411.1%
8Richie Palaciosn/a/$2,700n/a/8.639.1%
9Taylor Wallsn/a/$2,500n/a/8.445.9%
#8PHI at ARI
Chase Field · 21:40 ET
Sim Total8.65
Proj Score4.2 - 4.4
Win %46 / 54
Park Runs0%
Park HR-9%
Temp72°
PHI bats
vs Brandon Pfaadt (RHP, ARI)HITTABLE
5.71 IP, 3.06 K, 5.34 H, 0.60 HR allowed, 37% QS, vuln 54
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Kyle Schwarber$6,300/$4,0009.02/12.0118.9%
2Trea Turner$4,500/$3,1008.69/11.2111.4%
3Bryce Harper$5,800/$3,5009.17/12.1914.9%
4Luis Arraez$4,300/$2,9007.41/9.55.4%
5Alec Bohm$3,400/$2,9007.1/9.277.5%
6Bryson Stott$4,000/$2,9007.93/10.267.2%
7Brandon Marsh$3,800/$2,9007.32/9.68.2%
8J.T. Realmuto$3,400/$2,6006.59/8.629.2%
9Justin Crawford$3,000/$2,6006.33/8.124.7%
ARI bats
vs Aaron Nola (RHP, PHI)STRONG
5.42 IP, 5.57 K, 4.84 H, 0.70 HR allowed, 39% QS, vuln 45
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Lars Nootbaar$3,700/$2,7007.39/9.6211.4%
2Corbin Carroll$5,400/$3,5008.22/10.7814.4%
3Gabriel Moreno$4,400/$3,2007.32/9.511.1%
4Geraldo Perdomo$4,000/$2,9007.41/9.788.9%
5Nolan Arenado$4,200/$2,9007.03/9.2213.2%
6Max Kepler$3,400/$2,3006.73/8.8114.1%
7Tim Tawa$2,800/$2,8006.41/8.3711.7%
8Ildemaro Vargas$3,900/$2,8005.85/7.545.5%
9Ryan Waldschmidt$3,000/$2,6005.35/6.937.9%
#9CHW at HOU
Daikin Park · 20:10 ET
Sim Total8.49
Proj Score4.0 - 4.5
Win %42 / 58
Park Runs-4%
Park HR+7%
Temp72°
CHW bats
vs Peter Lambert (RHP, HOU)TOUGH
5.47 IP, 5.74 K, 4.13 H, 0.69 HR allowed, 32% QS, vuln 39
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Sam Antonacci$4,400/$3,0007.95/10.347.9%
2Munetaka Murakami$5,400/$3,7008.13/10.9716.1%
3Miguel Vargas$5,200/$3,8008.51/11.2318.3%
4Andrew Benintendi$3,400/$3,0006.68/8.8215.6%
5Braden Montgomery$3,100/$2,8006.99/9.198.6%
6Colson Montgomery$4,200/$3,0006.84/9.1412.7%
7Chase Meidroth$3,700/$2,8006.73/8.712.4%
8Tristan Peters$2,900/$2,9006.01/7.8313.7%
9Drew Romo$2,100/$2,4005.64/7.489.5%
HOU bats
vs Anthony Kay (LHP, CHW)HITTABLE
5.52 IP, 4.45 K, 5.52 H, 0.81 HR allowed, 31% QS, vuln 54
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Jeremy Pena$5,000/$3,4008.15/10.4612.7%
2Yordan Alvarez$6,500/$4,2007.82/10.2722.4%
3Isaac Paredes$4,100/$2,9007.27/9.4714.7%
4Jose Altuve$4,200/$2,9007.36/9.638.6%
5Christian Walker$3,500/$2,9006.84/9.0313.5%
6Daulton Varsho$3,200/$2,7006.79/8.879.0%
7Yainer Diaz$3,100/$2,7005.97/7.7610.9%
8Cam Smith$2,900/$2,8006.53/8.6712.5%
9Taylor Trammell$2,700/$2,6000.0/0.09.5%
#10DET at MIN
Target Field · 19:40 ET
Sim Total8.39
Proj Score3.8 - 4.6
Win %38 / 62
Park Runs-1%
Park HR-8%
Temp87°
DET bats
vs Taj Bradley (RHP, MIN)TOUGH
6.03 IP, 6.10 K, 4.65 H, 0.51 HR allowed, 56% QS, vuln 33
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Brett Callahan$2,600/$2,4007.91/10.310.1%
2Kevin McGonigle$4,800/$3,3008.36/11.0111.3%
3Gleyber Torres$4,100/$3,0007.57/9.928.7%
4Colt Keith$3,500/$2,5005.97/7.939.1%
5Dillon Dingler$5,100/$3,1007.94/10.511.1%
6Zach McKinstry$2,800/$2,4007.08/9.334.4%
7Spencer Torkelson$3,900/$2,7007.0/9.339.6%
8Max Clark$3,300/$2,7006.81/8.946.4%
9Hao-Yu Lee$2,800/$2,6006.49/8.446.2%
MIN bats
vs Jackson Jobe (RHP, DET)HITTABLE
4.24 IP, 3.37 K, 4.35 H, 0.43 HR allowed, 8% QS, vuln 56
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Luke Keaschall$4,200/$2,8007.99/10.337.3%
2Brooks Lee$3,900/$3,0008.33/10.8710.8%
3Josh Bell$4,200/$3,0008.03/10.6211.1%
4Ryan Jeffers$4,900/$3,1007.71/10.2210.0%
5Kody Clemens$5,300/$2,9007.84/10.3413.3%
6Royce Lewis$4,000/$3,0007.22/9.4811.8%
7Trevor Larnach$3,500/$2,8006.77/8.910.5%
8Kaelen Culpepper$3,200/$2,8006.68/8.819.3%
9Walker Jenkins$3,000/$2,4006.5/8.567.3%
#11ATH at TEX
Globe Life Field · 20:05 ET
Sim Total8.20
Proj Score3.6 - 4.6
Win %37 / 63
Park Runs-8%
Park HR-12%
Temp72°
ATH bats
vs Jacob deGrom (RHP, TEX)TOUGH
5.87 IP, 6.33 K, 4.64 H, 0.44 HR allowed, 51% QS, vuln 28
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Henry Bolte$4,000/$2,8006.38/8.145.7%
2Jeff McNeil$3,500/$2,5006.31/8.096.3%
3Zack Gelof$5,000/$3,1006.67/8.6310.4%
4Carlos Cortes$3,300/$2,5005.78/7.517.6%
5Lawrence Butler$3,900/$2,9006.05/7.98.4%
6Tommy White$2,900/$2,5006.25/7.977.4%
7Jonah Heim$3,700/$2,7005.6/7.278.8%
8Donovan Walton$3,300/$2,6005.67/7.389.2%
9Max Muncy$3,000/$2,6005.3/6.889.3%
TEX bats
vs Gage Jump (LHP, ATH)STRONG
5.10 IP, 6.41 K, 4.89 H, 0.59 HR allowed, 29% QS, vuln 40
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Justin Foscue$3,300/$2,5008.31/10.9811.5%
2Corey Seager$4,300/$3,2007.81/10.3815.8%
3Wyatt Langford$4,800/$3,2008.25/10.9311.6%
4Brandon Nimmo$3,600/$3,0007.75/10.2110.3%
5Ezequiel Duran$3,800/$2,9007.28/9.599.2%
6Jake Burger$3,600/$2,9007.5/9.9513.3%
7Cody Freeman$2,400/$2,4006.89/9.036.2%
8Elias Diaz$2,800/$2,4006.83/8.999.1%
9Evan Carter$3,000/$2,7006.11/8.096.8%
#12SEA at BOS
Fenway Park · 18:45 ET
Sim Total8.04
Proj Score3.7 - 4.3
Win %41 / 59
Park Runs+9%
Park HR+1%
Temp75°
SEA bats
vs Payton Tolle (LHP, BOS)TOUGH
6.07 IP, 7.53 K, 4.93 H, 0.57 HR allowed, 46% QS, vuln 25
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Randy Arozarenan/a/$3,300n/a/10.0412.6%
2Dominic Canzonen/a/$2,900n/a/9.7710.7%
3Julio Rodriguezn/a/$3,100n/a/10.1210.7%
4Josh Naylorn/a/$2,900n/a/9.676.7%
5Taylor Wardn/a/$2,800n/a/8.956.0%
6Cal Raleighn/a/$3,200n/a/8.8112.7%
7Cole Youngn/a/$2,800n/a/8.326.1%
8Weston Wilsonn/a/$2,300n/a/7.647.5%
9J.P. Crawfordn/a/$2,700n/a/7.675.1%
BOS bats
vs George Kirby (RHP, SEA)STRONG
5.68 IP, 4.65 K, 5.80 H, 0.68 HR allowed, 47% QS, vuln 49
OrdBatterDK / FDProj DK / FDHR%
1Roman Anthonyn/a/$2,800n/a/10.011.1%
2Ceddanne Rafaelan/a/$3,000n/a/10.427.5%
3Wilyer Abreun/a/$3,200n/a/10.2715.7%
4Willson Contrerasn/a/$3,600n/a/10.6615.9%
5Adley Rutschmann/a/$3,000n/a/9.687.3%
6Trevor Storyn/a/$2,800n/a/8.99.8%
7Caleb Durbinn/a/$2,800n/a/9.538.0%
8Jarren Durann/a/$2,900n/a/8.8512.5%
9Nick Sogardn/a/$2,800n/a/8.346.7%

Vulnerability runs from 10 to 92, where a higher number means a more attackable arm. It blends the runs projected against that pitcher, the opponent's projected home runs, his own home run and strikeout rates, and his projected DraftKings points. An n/a means the player is not priced on that site's classic slates today.