3 MUST HAVE Hitters 8/21

Written By: John Rumley (Twitter: Jrum1200)

As we inch closer to postseason baseball, this week starts strong with a 9 game slate starting at 6:40ET. Originally there were 10 total games planned, but with harsh weather conditions flooding parts of California, the Reds @ Angels game has been cancelled. As far as favorites for tonight, the Braves hold the highest ML advantage set at (-225) as they pursue their league leading 81st win. With their high-scoring offense filled with superstar hitters, they hold the highest Over/Under for tonight as well with it currently sitting at (10.5 runs). As far as streaming options for fantasy hitters, there are a few big names that hold favorable match ups heading into Monday night.

Rafael Devers (BOS) (3B) Odds: Boston (+108) @ Houston (-130) O/U: 9

Salary: $5,700 (DK) / $3,700 (FD)

- 3 HRs in last 5 games (Back to Back games with a bomb)

- Batting a red hot .328 during the month of August (58 total ABs)

- 10 total hits in his last 5 games played

Projection: 10.2 FP (DraftKings) / 13.3 FP (FanDuel)

Austin Riley (ATL) (3B) Odds: New York (M) (+180) @ Atlanta (-225) O/U: 10.5

Salary: $6,100 (DK) / $3,900 (FD)

- Holds a .500 OBP versus David Peterson in his career (20 total PAs)

- Batting .306 when playing at home this season (63 total games)

- 15 total hits in 10 games versus the Mets this season

Projection: 10.3 FP (DraftKings) / 13.4 FP (FanDuel)

Jose Altuve (HOU) (2B) Odds: Boston (+108) @ Houston (-130) O/U: 9

Salary: $6,400 (DK) / $4,200 (FD)

- Only 6 career strikeouts when facing James Paxton in 40 career plate appearances

- 7 hits in his last 5 games played

- Has reached base safely in every game this month (17 total games played)

Projection: 9.1 FP (DraftKings) / 11.7 FP (FanDuel)

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