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3 MLB FanDuel Studs to Target on 5/3/18

Jason Schandl  —  @JasonSchandl May 3rd, 2018
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Sean Manaea, P, Oakland Athletics

Price: $9,000

Calling a $9,000 Sean Manaea a "stud" might be a bit of a stretch, but we've got a four-game main slate on tap, which puts a bit of a twist on how we look at things.

The Oakland Athletics are only slight favorites (-114 moneyline), but the Seattle Mariners' 3.92 implied total is the main slate's lowest mark.

The 26-year-old Manaea looks like he has made some serious strides to start the season. Over six starts, he has managed an excellent 3.52 skill-interactive ERA (SIERA), which compares favorably to his previous career-best of 4.04. His walk rate is down to a career-low 4.5%, and his strikeout rate is up to a career-best 23.6% on the back of an 11.4% swinging-strike rate.

Based on talent alone, he's the best of the high-priced arms. But it's a really ugly night for pitching and could be one of the rare times when you're better off paying down.

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