Best MLB fantasy points matchups — Sunday, May 31, 2026
Every starting pitcher on the Sunday, May 31, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points. Innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. Results show how each call played out.
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points17.9 pts
Innings6.2
Strikeouts6.2
Win probability39%
Earned runs2.9
Hits / Walks5.3 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points17.3 pts
Innings6.3
Strikeouts5.7
Win probability39%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks4.7 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points16.3 pts
Innings6
Strikeouts5.5
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.7
Hits / Walks5.2 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points16.3 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts5.6
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.2 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.8 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts5.4
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.5 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.4 pts
Innings6
Strikeouts5.1
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.3 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.3 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts5.4
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.1 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points15.1 pts
Innings5.3
Strikeouts5
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.1 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.8 pts
Innings5.5
Strikeouts5.1
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.8 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.8 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts5.1
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5.1 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.6 pts
Innings5.7
Strikeouts4.7
Win probability38%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks5 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.5 pts
Innings5.2
Strikeouts5.4
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks5.5 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points14.2 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts5
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.7
Hits / Walks5.6 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.9 pts
Innings5.4
Strikeouts4.8
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.9 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.9 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts4.7
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5.4 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.9 pts
Innings5.5
Strikeouts4.5
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks4.9 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.7 pts
Innings5.3
Strikeouts4.8
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.9 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.4 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts4.3
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks4.8 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.2 pts
Innings5
Strikeouts4.6
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.5 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points13.2 pts
Innings5.9
Strikeouts4.4
Win probability37%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.8 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.6 pts
Innings4.5
Strikeouts4.3
Win probability34%
Earned runs2.2
Hits / Walks3.6 / 1.6
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.5 pts
Innings5
Strikeouts4.3
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.6 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.4 pts
Innings5.3
Strikeouts4.5
Win probability35%
Earned runs2.6
Hits / Walks5.9 / 2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.2 pts
Innings5.6
Strikeouts4.1
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.8
Hits / Walks5.5 / 2.1
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points12.0 pts
Innings5.2
Strikeouts4
Win probability36%
Earned runs2.5
Hits / Walks5.2 / 1.9
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points11.3 pts
Innings4.8
Strikeouts4
Win probability34%
Earned runs2.4
Hits / Walks4.9 / 1.8
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points10.4 pts
Innings4.5
Strikeouts3.7
Win probability34%
Earned runs2.2
Hits / Walks5.3 / 1.6
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points10.3 pts
Innings3.5
Strikeouts3.3
Win probability33%
Earned runs1.6
Hits / Walks2.9 / 1.2
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
Projected DK Points6.4 pts
Innings2.2
Strikeouts1.9
Win probability29%
Earned runs1
Hits / Walks1.6 / 0.7
DraftKings scoring: IP ×2.25, K ×2, Win ×4, ER −2, H −0.6, BB −0.6 — summed from each projected component.
25 with a ptsLive count — updates as games play
1
Jacob MisiorowskiP
MIL@HOU· proj #1
33.95ptsFinal
2
Jack LeiterP
TEXvsKC· proj #8
33.75ptsFinal
3
Braxton AshcraftP
PITvsMIN· proj #2
32.5ptsFinal
4
Yoshinobu YamamotoP
LADvsPHI· proj #3
32.4ptsFinal
5
Kyle BradishP
BALvsTOR· proj #14
23.55ptsFinal
6
Will WarrenP
NYY@ATH· proj #10
22.1ptsFinal
7
Bryce MillerP
SEAvsAZ· proj #17
22.05ptsFinal
8
Matthew LiberatoreP
STLvsCHC· proj #13
21.6ptsFinal
9
Keider MonteroP
DET@CWS· proj #19
20.3ptsFinal
10
Zack LittellP
WSHvsSD· proj #23
19.3ptsFinal
11
Sean BurkeP
CWSvsDET· proj #6
19ptsFinal
12
Ranger SuarezP
BOS@CLE· proj #12
17.25ptsFinal
13
Shane McClanahanP
TBvsLAA· proj #9
16.85ptsFinal
14
Tatsuya ImaiP
HOUvsMIL· proj #22
16.5ptsFinal
15
Spencer StriderP
ATL@CIN· proj #5
15.85ptsFinal
16
Nick LodoloP
CINvsATL· proj #15
15.6ptsFinal
17
Robbie RayP
SF@COL· proj #18
14.8ptsFinal
18
Tanner BibeeP
CLEvsBOS· proj #16
13.3ptsFinal
19
Nolan McLeanP
NYMvsMIA· proj #11
13.05ptsFinal
20
Griffin CanningP
SD@WSH· proj #20
6.45ptsFinal
21
Merrill KellyP
AZ@SEA· proj #21
6ptsFinal
22
Zebby MatthewsP
MIN@PIT· proj #4
4.95ptsFinal
23
John KingP
MIA@NYM· proj #30
2.55ptsFinal
24
Michael WachaP
KC@TEX· proj #7
2.05ptsFinal
25
Andrew PainterP
PHI@LAD· proj #26
0.7ptsFinal
Grades post here as games go final — how often our top-ranked matchups hit, vs the season.
Best MLB Fantasy Points Matchups — Sunday, May 31, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) is the top fantasy points spot on the Sunday, May 31, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 19.5 pts, with Braxton Ashcraft (PIT) right behind. Every starter is ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. It's the read DFS and pitcher-prop players make before lock.
Top spot: Jacob Misiorowski
Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) tops the Sunday, May 31, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 19.5 pts vs HOU. Innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed.
The rest of the top of the board
Braxton Ashcraft (PIT) (88) — about 17.9 pts vs MIN.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) (83) — about 17.3 pts vs PHI.
Zebby Matthews (MIN) (75) — about 16.3 pts vs PIT.
Spencer Strider (ATL) (75) — about 16.3 pts vs CIN.
Sean Burke (CWS) (72) — about 15.8 pts vs DET.
How it played out
The top 10 starts averaged 21.3 pts. Jacob Misiorowski finished with 33.95. Every projection is graded against the box score.
How to read the fantasy points board
Each starter's score (0–100) ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. We project a fantasy points count for the start and grade it against what actually happened.
Which pitcher has the best fantasy points matchup today (Sunday, May 31, 2026)?
Jacob Misiorowski (MIL) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 19.5 pts against HOU.
What are the best pitcher fantasy points props today?
The top projected starts on Sunday, May 31, 2026: Jacob Misiorowski (~19.5 pts), Braxton Ashcraft (~17.9 pts), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (~17.3 pts), Zebby Matthews (~16.3 pts), Spencer Strider (~16.3 pts). The full board ranks every starter.
How is the fantasy points score calculated?
Ranked by projected DraftKings fantasy points — innings, strikeouts, the win, and the runs / hits / walks allowed. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected fantasy points count alongside, and graded against the box score.
Can I use this for pitcher props or DFS?
Yes — the board surfaces the best fantasy points spots and projects a number. Where there's a posted line we show the over/under and which side our projection leans. We show the data and grade it, not picks.
