MLB DFS Picks Today: Projections, Stacks & Plays
July 12, 2026
MLB DFS Picks Today (7/12)
In Summary
- Top projected play: Kevin Gausman at 22.02 projected points (Stokastic Sims).
- A few of the top pitchers and hitters are below, ranked by Stokastic Sims projections + projected ownership.
- See every projection and build lineups with our MLB DFS Sims & projections.
Here are today's MLB DFS picks for July 12, 2026, straight from Stokastic Sims — millions of simulations per slate. A few of the top pitchers and hitters are below; the locked (🔒 $$$) cells unlock with Stokastic+ — click any cell to upgrade.
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Top MLB DFS Pitchers Today
| Pitcher | Team | Salary | Proj Pts | Proj Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $38 | 22.02 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $36 | 19.66 | 🔒 $$$ |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $29 | 17.37 | 🔒 $$$ |
| German Marquez | SD | $27 | 15.09 | 🔒 $$$ |
Top MLB DFS Hitters Today
| Hitter | Pos | Team | Salary | Proj Pts | Proj Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | OF | LAD | $18 | 🔒 $$$ | 39.9% |
| Rafael Devers | 1B | SF | $20 | 🔒 $$$ | 25.8% |
| Andy Pages | OF | LAD | $17 | 🔒 $$$ | 25.4% |
| Corbin Carroll | OF | ARI | $17 | 🔒 $$$ | 25.5% |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1B | TOR | $14 | 🔒 $$$ | 12.9% |
| Mookie Betts | SS | LAD | $16 | 🔒 $$$ | 29.5% |
How to Build Winning MLB DFS Lineups
- Start from the Sims projections. Anchor lineups to the top projected values, not names.
- Stack for correlation. The Sims' top stacks are how you reach a GPP ceiling.
- Find leverage. Pair strong projections with low projected ownership to differentiate from the field.
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FAQ
Who are the best MLB DFS plays today? By our Sims projections, Kevin Gausman leads the slate at 22.02 projected points. The boards above rank the top pitchers and hitters by Stokastic Sims projection and projected ownership. What are Stokastic Sims? Stokastic runs millions of simulations of each slate to produce projections, projected ownership, leverage, and optimal-lineup rates — the numbers on this page — so you build lineups on simulated outcomes, not gut feel. Does Stokastic have an MLB DFS optimizer? Yes — the Stokastic MLB DFS optimizer builds optimal DraftKings and FanDuel lineups straight from these Sims projections and projected ownership in seconds. Set your rules and it generates lineups at scale; pair it with the projections above. How do I use MLB projected ownership and leverage? Leverage flags high-upside plays the field is under-rostering — pairing strong projections with low projected ownership is how you gain an edge in GPPs.
Projections, ownership, and stacks via Stokastic Sims, updated daily. Lineups via the MLB DataHub. For entertainment; play responsibly.