Daily Fantasy Baseball Recommendations: Top Choices for DraftKings and FanDuel Contests on August 18, 2025, including player selection advice and lineup suggestions.
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In the world of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), the name of Mike McClure, a renowned expert with over $2 million in career winnings, is synonymous with success. On August 18, 2025, McClure has identified a standout player for the day's DFS lineups, with Shohei Ohtani taking centre stage.
Ohtani, priced at $7,000 on DraftKings and $5,200 on FanDuel, is a strong pick due to his impressive season performance. Ranking second in MLB with a 1.014 OPS and tied for second in home runs with 43, Ohtani presents a formidable option[1][3]. His success against the Colorado Rockies, who he will face again in this series, is an added advantage[1][3].
McClure also sees value in Bo Naylor, a catcher for the Guardians, for August 18. Naylor, who is priced at $2,600 on both DraftKings and FanDuel, had a productive outing on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI[1].
In addition to Ohtani and Naylor, McClure is targeting an undervalued player for Monday's DFS lineups. The identity of this player can be found on McClure's website, accessible to those with a detailed subscription[1][5].
The Dodgers will face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, a matchup that could favour Ohtani, given his past performance against Kyle Freeland, the Rockies' starting pitcher[1][3]. Freeland has a 5.18 ERA this season and a 6.52 ERA at home[1]. Interestingly, Ohtani boasts a career 4-for-6 record with a double and two home runs against Freeland[1].
The Atlanta Braves, currently on a five-game winning streak, will take on the Chicago White Sox, who hold the second-worst record in MLB[1]. Zac Gallen, the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, will be facing Naylor. Gallen has a 5.31 ERA this season, with a 5.59 ERA at home[1].
McClure's proprietary projection model simulates each game 10,000 times, providing a data-driven approach to his picks[1]. For a complete list of McClure's MLB DFS player pool and picks for FanDuel and DraftKings, visit his website.
In a recent recommendation, McClure favourably mentioned Ketel Marte, a second baseman for the Diamondbacks, as a top pick[1][3]. Marte, who was one of McClure's top picks on both DraftKings and FanDuel, had a successful performance on Thursday[1].
Popular options for MLB DFS lineups for the Dodgers include Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, while Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, and Ronald Acuna Jr. are players in the MLB DFS player pool for the Braves[1].
[1]: Source: SportsLine [3]: Source: ESPN [5]: Source: McClure's website (subscription required)
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