Justin Verlander is heads and tails more expensive than every other pitcher on the board for Thursday's daily fantasy baseball slate and figures to be the most popular play. Should we swallow the chalk and plug him into our lineups? The Solo Shot answers that question by digging into Verlander's matchup, what the alternatives have to offer, and whether we can find enough value at hitter tonight to afford Verlander's lofty salary.

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