Today is the first day of May, and today’s top MLB DFS fantasy lineups could help players make money to start the month. Thursday’s slate of 11 games could help players win cash prizes to start the month of May. May is here, and the weather is getting warm, and fantasy players could win cash prizes to start the month.
Thursday’s slate of games will keep the week going, including a divisional showdown between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals. Another game for tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups is the Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays.
April is ending today, and fantasy players could end the month with winning cash prizes and start May with a bang.
May 1st Top MLB DFS Lineup Starters
C Bo Naylor, Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians ($2,600 – DraftKings/2,400-Fanduel)
To start your Thursday afternoon’s top MLB DFS lineups, Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians should be on the lineups. During the win against the Twins, Naylor went 1-3 with three-run home run, during the win yesterday.
Naylor has been clutch for the Guardians this season and could have another great game against the Twins today. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game from the Guardians’ young catcher.
1B Pavin Smith, Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets ($4,900 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)
Pavin Smith of the Arizona Diamondbacks should also be in their lineups for today’s top MLB DFS lineups. During the win against the Mets last night, Smith did not make a plate appearance during the close victory.
Smith has been great for the Diamondbacks to start the season, and could have a multi-hit game against the Mets’ pitching staff. Fantasy players could see a home run from the Diamondbacks veteran.
OF/SS Josh Smith, Athletics at Texas Rangers ($3,700 – DraftKings/2,900-Fanduel)
The last player to have for your fantasy lineups is Josh Smith of the Texas Rangers for today’s DFS lineups. In the loss against the Athletics, Smith went 1-4 with a walk, during he blowout loss against their divisional rivals.
 Smith is doing great work for the Rangers and could have a solid game against the A’s. Fantasy players could see a multi-hit game against the Athletics today for DFS lineups.
May 1st Top MLB DFS Benchwarmers
2B Luisangel Acuna, Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets (3,700 – DraftKings/2,400-Fanduel)
Luisangel Acuna is the first player who should be on your top MLB DFS fantasy benches this Thursday afternoon. During the loss, Acuna went 0-3 with a strikeout during the close loss against the Diamondbacks.
Acuna could struggle today against the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff after being hitless last night. The Mets’ young rookie could have another hitless game against the Diamondbacks, and fantasy players could regret having him on their lineups.
3B Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds ($4,200 – DraftKings/3,000-Fanduel)
Another player who should be on your fantasy benches tonight is Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. In the doubledeader wins against the Reds, Arenado went 1-9 in the doubleheader game against the Reds pitching staff.
Arenado has been struggling lately for the Cardinals and could continue his struggles today against the Reds’ pitching staff. Fantasy players should bench the Cardinals’ All-Star until he gets back to his hitting ways.
OF Harrison Bader, Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians ($3,300-DraftKings/2,600-Fanduel)
The last player to bench for today’s top MLB DFS lineups is the Minnesota Twins’ Harrison Bader. In the loss against the Guardians, Bader did not make a plate appearance against their divisional rival.
Bader has been underachieving for the Twins this season and could have another weak game to start the month of May. Fantasy players could see Bader have a hitless game against the Guardians’ strong pitching staff.
Total Apex Media Stack Of The Night
Thursday’s top MLB DFS stacks for the day should be the Cleveland Guardians, Jose Ramirez, Carlos Santana, and Steven Kwan. The Guardians have been getting hot to end the month of April and could continue their hot streak. Fantasy players could have this team lead their fantasy lineups today.
Jose Ramirez has been a star for the Guardians and could have a great game against the Twins. Ramirez went 2-4 during the win last night and could have an excellent game for fantasy players. The Guardians’ star veteran could have a multi-home run game against the Twins for fantasy lineups today.
Another player that could help fantasy players win in today’s top MLB DFS stack is Carlos Santana. Santana has been getting hot for the Guardians this season and could have a home run today. Against the Twins, Santana could have a multi-hit game for the Guardians and fantasy players.
Fantasy players could also have Kwan in their stacks for today against the Twins. Kwan has been amazing for the Guardians this season and could have a multi-hit game for fantasy lineups. Fantasy players could have this top MLB DFS lineup and stacks to start May off right and win cash prizes.
