Who has the best fantasy points matchup today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?

Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) — top of the board at 100, facing RHP the starter. A strong bat into a beatable arm is what pushes it to No. 1.

What are the best MLB fantasy points matchups today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?

The top fantasy points matchups on Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pete Crow-Armstrong (100), Elly De La Cruz (95), Kyle Schwarber (86), Bryce Harper (86), Bobby Witt Jr. (85). The full board ranks every hitter in every game by fantasy points upside.

What are the best MLB DFS plays today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?

Our top projected DraftKings fantasy points for Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pete Crow-Armstrong (100), Elly De La Cruz (95), Kyle Schwarber (86), Bryce Harper (86), Bobby Witt Jr. (85). The full board ranks every hitter by projected fantasy points, with DK salary and value so you can build the best daily fantasy baseball lineup.

Where can I find daily fantasy baseball projections?

Right here — MatchWiz projects DraftKings fantasy points for every MLB hitter on the Thursday, August 6, 2026 slate, updated as lineups lock, with DK salary and value (points per $1k). Every projection is posted against the real result, so you can see how the model actually performs.

How is the fantasy points matchup score calculated?

It's a weighted read of the hitter's fantasy points per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — the last two weeks, the current season, and a two-year baseline, with recent form counting most. Then it folds in the opposing bullpen, his expected plate appearances from the batting order, and park and weather. Scores are set 0–100 across the day's slate, so the best matchup is always 100.

How are fantasy points calculated?

DraftKings scoring, the same one the books price: single +3, double +5, triple +8, home run +10, RBI +2, run +2, walk +2, hit-by-pitch +2, stolen base +5. It rewards all-around production with a power tilt. Around 7 over a full game is a solid line; double-digits is a smash.

What does the score actually mean?

Higher is better for the hitter. 80s and 90s mean the bat, the pitcher, and the park all line up. 40s and 50s mean it's neutral to tough. It's a ranking of how today's spots stack up against each other — not the odds of a fantasy point.

What's the confidence meter?

It's how much data is behind the call — sample size on both the hitter and the pitcher, plus whether the lineup's official. A high score with low confidence is a thinner read than the same score backed by a deep track record. It's not a probability of a fantasy point.

What is a platoon split (handedness split)?

Most hitters do better against the opposite hand — a lefty bat vs. a righty arm, and vice versa. That gap is the platoon split. The score leans hard on each hitter's rate against the hand he's facing today, which is why the same guy can rank very differently day to day.

What are park factors?

Parks aren't neutral. Dimensions, altitude, and weather make some easier to hit in than others. Above 1.00 bumps the score, below 1.00 trims it — same hitter, higher grade in a hitter's park than a pitcher's.

What do "2W", "SZN" and "2Y" mean?

The timeframes behind each rate: the last two weeks (recent form), the current season, and a trailing two years (a stable baseline). Recent form counts most, and small samples get pulled toward league average so a hot week doesn't fool the model.

What do "≈ est", "Due" and "Not starting" mean?

"≈ est" is a hitter we don't have splits for yet — a rookie or unmatched ID — shown at a league-baseline estimate instead of dropped. "Due" means he hasn't recorded a fantasy point in a while and profiles for regression. "Not starting" means he was projected but didn't make the official lineup, so he slides to the bottom where you can still look him up.

Can I use this for fantasy points props or DFS?

That's what it's built for — pre-slate research. The board surfaces which hitters have the best conditions today, and where one exists, we show the book's "1+ fantasy point" line so you can shop the price. We're not a sportsbook and we don't post picks — we show the matchup data, the line, and the result. (Best-price and all-book odds are a Pro feature.)

How accurate is the model?

We grade every board against real results, and the top of the board lands a fantasy point a lot more often than the slate as a whole. Weights get re-tuned weekly against actual outcomes on a held-out split, and since results sit next to projections, you can audit the hit rate yourself on any past date.

When do lineups update?

Projected lineups (marked "Proj") come from each team's last game. Official lineups usually drop about two hours before first pitch, and the board updates itself as they post. Batting order is a big driver, so it's worth a second look mid-afternoon — rankings shift as lineups lock.

Yes. The full board, every game page, and the daily archive are free, no login. Best-price odds and the betting tools are the paid tier.

Best MLB fantasy points matchups — Thursday, August 6, 2026

Every hitter on the Thursday, August 6, 2026 slate — ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points. Tap any card for the full breakdown.

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LAAaway

BALhomeTop matchup72 12:40 PM ET

ATHaway

CINhomeTop matchup95 1:10 PM ET

NYMaway

CLEhomeTop matchup67 2:10 PM ET

PITaway

MILhomeTop matchup83 2:20 PM ET

TORaway

CHChomeTop matchup100 4:10 PM ET

DETaway

SEAhomeTop matchup64 6:05 PM ET

WSHaway

PHIhomeTop matchup86 7:10 PM ET

CWSaway

BOShomeTop matchup75 7:15 PM ET

MIAaway

ATLhomeTop matchup68 7:40 PM ET

MINaway

KChomeTop matchup85 9:40 PM ET

SDaway

AZhomeTop matchup79

PROJ180 on a projected lineup — updates ~2h before first pitch

Not starting4 not in the official lineup — moved to the bottom

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MLB DFS Projections — Best Daily Fantasy Baseball Plays — Thursday, August 6, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) is the top fantasy points matchup on the Thursday, August 6, 2026 board at 100, with Elly De La Cruz (CIN) and Kyle Schwarber (PHI) right behind. These are daily fantasy baseball projections — every MLB hitter ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points, with DK salary and value (points per $1k) to help you build the best DFS lineup. It's the read DFS players make before lock.

Top fantasy points spot: Pete Crow-Armstrong

Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) tops the board at 100, projected for about 1.86 fantasy points per plate appearance across 4.7 projected trips. We build the number bottom-up — summing his projection on every component board — so it moves with each of those matchups instead of a single rate, and inherits their tuning.

The rest of the top of the board

Elly De La Cruz (CIN) (95) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.824 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) (86) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.755 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Bryce Harper (PHI) (86) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.833 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) (85) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.781 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Brice Turang (MIL) (83) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.732 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Corbin Carroll (AZ) (79) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.698 into an arm with little track record against the same side.
Trea Turner (PHI) (78) vs RHP the starter: a solid bat at 1.727 into an arm with little track record against the same side.

Lineup watch

180 of today's hitters are still on projected lineups, drawn from each team's last game. Batting order drives the score, so these flip the moment official lineups post — usually about two hours before first pitch. Anyone who doesn't make the official card gets flagged "Not starting" and drops to the bottom.

How to read these fantasy points matchups

Each score (0–100) starts with the hitter's fantasy points per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — weighted toward the last two weeks, then the season, then a two-year baseline. Then it layers in the bullpen, his spot in the order, and park and weather. Higher means more of it points his way. It's context, not a lock — a great spot still goes 0-for-4 sometimes, and a tough one runs into one. The edge is in stacking the odds, and since we grade every board, you can see how often the top of the list delivers.

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the best fantasy points matchup today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?: Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) — top of the board at 100, facing RHP the starter. A strong bat into a beatable arm is what pushes it to No. 1.
What are the best MLB fantasy points matchups today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?: The top fantasy points matchups on Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pete Crow-Armstrong (100), Elly De La Cruz (95), Kyle Schwarber (86), Bryce Harper (86), Bobby Witt Jr. (85). The full board ranks every hitter in every game by fantasy points upside.
What are the best MLB DFS plays today (Thursday, August 6, 2026)?: Our top projected DraftKings fantasy points for Thursday, August 6, 2026: Pete Crow-Armstrong (100), Elly De La Cruz (95), Kyle Schwarber (86), Bryce Harper (86), Bobby Witt Jr. (85). The full board ranks every hitter by projected fantasy points, with DK salary and value so you can build the best daily fantasy baseball lineup.
Where can I find daily fantasy baseball projections?: Right here — MatchWiz projects DraftKings fantasy points for every MLB hitter on the Thursday, August 6, 2026 slate, updated as lineups lock, with DK salary and value (points per $1k). Every projection is posted against the real result, so you can see how the model actually performs.
How is the fantasy points matchup score calculated?: It's a weighted read of the hitter's fantasy points per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — the last two weeks, the current season, and a two-year baseline, with recent form counting most. Then it folds in the opposing bullpen, his expected plate appearances from the batting order, and park and weather. Scores are set 0–100 across the day's slate, so the best matchup is always 100.
How are fantasy points calculated?: DraftKings scoring, the same one the books price: single +3, double +5, triple +8, home run +10, RBI +2, run +2, walk +2, hit-by-pitch +2, stolen base +5. It rewards all-around production with a power tilt. Around 7 over a full game is a solid line; double-digits is a smash.
What does the score actually mean?: Higher is better for the hitter. 80s and 90s mean the bat, the pitcher, and the park all line up. 40s and 50s mean it's neutral to tough. It's a ranking of how today's spots stack up against each other — not the odds of a fantasy point.
What's the confidence meter?: It's how much data is behind the call — sample size on both the hitter and the pitcher, plus whether the lineup's official. A high score with low confidence is a thinner read than the same score backed by a deep track record. It's not a probability of a fantasy point.
What is a platoon split (handedness split)?: Most hitters do better against the opposite hand — a lefty bat vs. a righty arm, and vice versa. That gap is the platoon split. The score leans hard on each hitter's rate against the hand he's facing today, which is why the same guy can rank very differently day to day.
What are park factors?: Parks aren't neutral. Dimensions, altitude, and weather make some easier to hit in than others. Above 1.00 bumps the score, below 1.00 trims it — same hitter, higher grade in a hitter's park than a pitcher's.
What do "2W", "SZN" and "2Y" mean?: The timeframes behind each rate: the last two weeks (recent form), the current season, and a trailing two years (a stable baseline). Recent form counts most, and small samples get pulled toward league average so a hot week doesn't fool the model.
What do "≈ est", "Due" and "Not starting" mean?: "≈ est" is a hitter we don't have splits for yet — a rookie or unmatched ID — shown at a league-baseline estimate instead of dropped. "Due" means he hasn't recorded a fantasy point in a while and profiles for regression. "Not starting" means he was projected but didn't make the official lineup, so he slides to the bottom where you can still look him up.
Can I use this for fantasy points props or DFS?: That's what it's built for — pre-slate research. The board surfaces which hitters have the best conditions today, and where one exists, we show the book's "1+ fantasy point" line so you can shop the price. We're not a sportsbook and we don't post picks — we show the matchup data, the line, and the result. (Best-price and all-book odds are a Pro feature.)
How accurate is the model?: We grade every board against real results, and the top of the board lands a fantasy point a lot more often than the slate as a whole. Weights get re-tuned weekly against actual outcomes on a held-out split, and since results sit next to projections, you can audit the hit rate yourself on any past date.
When do lineups update?: Projected lineups (marked "Proj") come from each team's last game. Official lineups usually drop about two hours before first pitch, and the board updates itself as they post. Batting order is a big driver, so it's worth a second look mid-afternoon — rankings shift as lineups lock.
Is MatchWiz free?: Yes. The full board, every game page, and the daily archive are free, no login. Best-price odds and the betting tools are the paid tier.

What the fantasy points board is

The Fantasy Points board projects a hitter's projected DraftKings fantasy points, with salary and value. One statistical model scores every matchup on the slate the same way — a star and a backup judged on the matchup in front of them, not their name — and every number is graded against the real box score once the games go final.

How the model gets its number

It isn't a gut call or a name game. The projection is built from a few things:

His hit, extra-base, run, RBI, walk and steal projections, run through the DK scoring formula.

Those pieces combine into one number, and the model re-tunes itself weekly against how its past calls actually landed.

Is there a betting edge here?

Built bottom-up from our tuned component boards, so it inherits all their tuning and stays internally consistent. This one's for DFS, not a book market — the value column (points per $1k) is the lever.

How to use it

Sort by value to find the cheap bats that project like expensive ones, then build with the optimizer.

Everything here is a research signal from the model, graded in public — not betting advice, and no outcome is guaranteed.

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