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4 Under-the-Radar FanDuel MLB Plays for 8/8/16
Jose Fernandez and Johnny Cueto are the big names on tonight's slate, but Zach Davies is in a terrific spot too.

Zach Davies, P, Milwaukee Brewers

FanDuel Price: $8,200

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Zach Davies is in a great spot tonight, but with Jose Fernandez and Johnny Cueto both on the slate, he likely won't be as highly owned as he should be.

Why You Should Use Him:

Davies has been a remarkably consistent fantasy option, reaching at least 33 FanDuel points in 9 of his last 10 starts. With a matchup against the hapless Atlanta Braves tonight, he seems like an excellent bet to reach 33 points again.

Atlanta doesn't offer elite strikeout potential, with just a 19.8 percent strikeout rate against righties, but their .293 wOBA against righties ranks dead last in the Majors. Vegas has Davies as the third-most likely to collect a win tonight, over both Fernandez and Cueto, as his Milwaukee Brewers are projected for 4.9 runs against Rob Whalen.

Davies might not have the elite upside of a Fernandez or Cueto, but he has a very bankable floor. He also allows you to get more exposure to the Coors game than you would be able to with one of the expensive pitchers. He's a viable play in any format tonight.

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