Today's Daily Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Best starting pitchers, streamers for Thursday, June 6

Matt Lutovsky

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It's a packed Thursday of MLB action, with 13 overall games. The afternoon/evening slates are split up in different ways on FanDuel and DraftKings, but the one constant is the only way to use the No. 1 pitcher in today's rankings -- or hitters facing No. 25 -- is to play an all-day contest on FanDuel. While that's unfortunate, there are still plenty of high-quality arms to use in your various MLB DFS lineups.

Trevor Bauer (vs. Twins) is an expensive boom-or-bust option, but we know he has the stuff to quiet even the best offenses. Joey Lucchesi (vs. Nationals) is in a similar spot against the Nationals, who have generally crushed lefties this year, so expect him to be faded heavily today.

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On the value side, J.A. Happ (@Blue Jays) is particularly affordable on DraftKings, while Chris Archer (vs. Braves) looks like the best deal on FanDuel. That's not saying much, so paying up might be your best option. Freddy Peralta (vs. Marlins) is in a good spot matchup-wise, and Jose Quintana (vs. Rockies) is relatively affordable and in a good spot for a win against a rookie pitcher. 

Several games have at least a moderate chance of seeing rain at some point, with the Red Sox-Royals and Orioles-Rangers the most likely to see showers. Check the Fantasy Alarm Weather Center closer to lineup lock for the latest weather reports.

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Today's Daily Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Thursday, June 6

Rank Pitcher Team Opponent Opp. wRC+ vs. LHP (rank) Opp. wRC+ vs. RHP (rank) FD DK
1 Justin Verlander Astros @ Mariners N/A 110 (8th) $12,000 N/A
2 Patrick Corbin Nationals @ Padres 89 (T-20th) 88 (20th) $10,900 $10,300
3 Jose Berrios Twins @ Indians N/A 83 (T-24th) $9,300 $9,700
4 Caleb Smith Marlins @ Brewers 103 (11th) N/A $9,500 $9,400
5 Trevor Bauer Indians vs. Twins N/A 119 (2nd) $10,400 $9,400
6 Zack Wheeler Mets vs. Giants N/A 81 (27th) $10,200 $10,500
7 J.A. Happ Yankees @ Blue Jays 80 (25th) N/A $8,600 $7,800
8 Jose Quintana Cubs vs. Rockies 89 (T-20th) N/A $7,400 $7,500
9 Joey Lucchesi Padres vs. Nationals 122 (4th) N/A $8,200 $9,000
10 Chris Archer Pirates vs. Braves N/A 96 (T-14th) $6,400 $7,700
11 Freddy Peralta Brewers vs. Marlins N/A 79 (28th) $6,800 $7,000
12 Jalen Beeks (PLR) Rays @ Tigers 92 (T-17th) N/A N/A $7,600
13 Mike Fiers A's @ Angels N/A 114 (5th) $6,700 $6,900
14 Danny Duffy Royals vs. Red Sox 93 (T-15th) N/A $7,200 $7,900
15 Anthony DeSclafani Reds @ Cardinals N/A 97 (T-12th) $6,000 $6,800
16 Dakota Hudson Cardinals vs. Reds N/A 83 (24th) $7,300 $6,200
17 Ryan Weber Red Sox @ Royals N/A 97 (T-12th) $6,400 $6,300
18 Tyler Skaggs Angels vs. A's 126 (3rd) N/A $8,000 $8,700
19 Daniel Norris Tigers vs. Rays 92 (T-17th) N/A $6,000 $5,800
20 Mike Foltynewicz Braves @ Pirates N/A 95 (17th) $7,300 $8,500
21 Ariel Jurado Rangers vs. Orioles N/A 83 (T-24th) $6,100 $6,400
22 Shaun Anderson Giants vs. Mets N/A 96 (T-16th) $6,600 $6,900
23 David Hess Orioles @ Rangers N/A 109 (9th) $5,900 $4,200
24 Edwin Jackson Blue Jays vs. Yankees N/A 113 (6th) $5,500 $5,000
25 Tommy Milone Mariners vs. Astros 132 (1st) N/A $7,000 N/A
26 Peter Lambert Rockies @ Cubs N/A 111 (7th) $5,500 $6,300
27 Ryne Stanek (O) Rays @ Tigers N/A 73 (30th) $4,000 $4,300

wRC+ is defined by Fangraphs as "[measuring] how a player’s wRC compares with league average after controlling for park effects. League average for position players is 100, and every point above 100 is a percentage point above league average. For example, a 125 wRC+ means a player created 25% more runs than a league average hitter would have in the same number of plate appearances. Similarly, every point below 100 is a percentage point below league average, so a 80 wRC+ means a player created 20% fewer runs than league average." For more on the stat, click here.

Matt Lutovsky

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.