Ultimate MLB Fantasy Baseball and Betting Guide for Monday: Expert Tips and Insights
Get the latest MLB fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Monday's games. Expert insights on starting pitchers, hitters, and top matchups.

Starting Pitchers for Monday
Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Here are the top pitchers for Monday:
- Zack Wheeler (R, BOS): 16.3 FPTS, 99.9% roster percentage, 68% win probability.
- Paul Skenes (R, DET): 14.3 FPTS, 99.9% roster percentage, 75% win probability.
- Kodai Senga (R, LAA): 13.2 FPTS, 90.6% roster percentage, 61% win probability.
Pitchers to Stream on Monday
- Shane Baz (R, CWS): Baz has been in excellent form, with four quality starts before the All-Star break. He faces the White Sox, who have the lowest wOBA against right-handers.
- Eury Perez (R, SD): Perez has been dominant, with 18 innings pitched and 21 strikeouts in his last three starts. He faces the Padres, who have a low home run rate against righties.
Pitchers to Avoid on Monday
- Shohei Ohtani (R, MIN): Ohtani is expected to pitch only three innings as an opener, making him a risky fantasy option for Monday.
Today's Best Matchups for Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs vs. Royals: The average pitcher would post a 3.75 ERA in this matchup.
- Seattle Mariners vs. Brewers: The average pitcher would post a 3.80 ERA in this matchup.
Today's Worst Matchups for Pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Rockies: The average pitcher would post a 6.08 ERA in this matchup.
- Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals: The average pitcher would post a 5.87 ERA in this matchup.
Hitters to Stream on Monday
- Randy Vasquez (R, MIA): Vasquez has struggled with walks recently, making Marlins' lefty hitters like Kyle Stowers and Jesus Sanchez good streaming options.
Today's Best Matchups for Hitters
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Rockies: The average hitter would post a .386 wOBA in this matchup.
- Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals: The average hitter would post a .378 wOBA in this matchup.
Today's Worst Matchups for Hitters
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Mariners: The average hitter would post a .266 wOBA in this matchup.
Betting Tips
- Matt Wallner (OVER 0.5 HR, +475): Dodger Stadium's low fence height increases the chances of a home run.
- Freddie Freeman (OVER 0.5 HR, +700): Dodger Stadium's shallow center field fences make this a favorable bet.
Top Pitcher Prop Bets
- Tomoyuki Sugano (OVER 3.5 K, +120): Favorable weather conditions for pitching make this a strong bet.
- Eury Perez (UNDER 4.5 K, +105): The Padres' low strikeout rate makes this a good under bet.