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4 Under-the-Radar FanDuel MLB Plays for 8/29/16
Mike Napoli and the Indians should get back on track offensively after a tough weekend. What other lower-owned players should you target?

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Boston Red Sox

FanDuel Price: $3,600

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

The Red Sox are the league's best offense in terms of wOBA at .348, and that figure only improves to .369 when hitting at home, where they will face Matt Andriese today. Sluggers David Ortiz, Mookie Betts and even Jackie Bradley are sure to be highly owned given their increased production at home (collectively OPS increase of 562 points), while Pedroia may be a lesser-owned guy in the offense.

Why You Should Use Him:

Dustin Pedroia nearly tied a Major League record by recording a hit in 11 straight at-bats, grounding into an 8th inning double play Saturday to end the streak.

Even with this impressive feat, Pedroia remains the ninth-most expensive second baseman on Monday's slate on FanDuel. He's averaging 12.5 fantasy points per game over his last nine contest, including three 20-plus point outings in three of his last four contests.

And it's not like Pedroia is a slouch at home, either -- he see an uptick in OPS of 121 points (.897 versus .776, respectively) at Fenway.

Pedroia did attend to a family matter and missed Sunday's game, but is expected to be back in time for Monday's tilt.

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