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6 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Baseball Plays for 5/6/16

Jacob Gibbs  —  @jagibbs_23 May 6th, 2016
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Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds

FanDuel Price: $3,500

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Joey Votto hasn't looked right at the plate this year and is likely to go overlooked with Jose Abreu and Miguel Cabrera being the popular options at first base.

Why You Should Use Him:

Votto's numbers haven't been pretty, but taking a deeper look offers some reason for optimism. His hard-hit rate on the season sits at a career-high 44.7 percent, and that number jumps to an obscene 49.1 percent against righties. He has hit righties better throughout his career, too.

What type of pitcher does he face today? You guessed it -- a weak right-hander. Tyler Cravy has a career 4.56 SIERA, and the Reds are projected for a slate-leading 4.5 runs tonight. Hitting in the heart of the lineup, Votto should be a big contributor to reaching that total.

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