In Week 12 of fantasy baseball, five pitchers are showing breakout potential: Framber Valdez, Jacob deGrom, Robbie Ray, Jack Flaherty, and MacKenzie Gore. Valdez has transitioned to heavily relying on his curveball, leading to a surge in strikeouts and impressive ERA. deGrom's low ERA comes with concerns over workload and potential regression, making him a possible sell-high candidate. Ray continues to evolve, mixing his pitches effectively, while Flaherty has rebounded with strong performances. Gore leads MLB in strikeouts, proving to be a valuable asset.

Juan Soto, the former Washington Nationals star now with the New York Mets, left an indelible mark on his original team. After being called up as the league's youngest player in 2018, he propelled the Nationals to their first World Series title in 2019. In a recent face-off against the Nationals, Soto hit a 373-foot solo homer and finished the game with a solid 2-for-4 performance, including two RBIs as the Mets secured a 5-4 victory after a dramatic walk-off double by Jeff McNeil.

Soto's current season stats show he is slashing .248/.386/.454 with 12 home runs and 33 RBIs over 66 games. Meanwhile, the Mets sit atop the NL East, five games clear of the Phillies.

With an exciting 11-game slate set to kick off at 7:10 PM EDT, today's MLB lineup analysis focuses on the pitching matchups, given the lack of hitter-friendly parks. MacKenzie Gore, priced at $10,000, stands out with the best metrics in strikeout percentage and SIERA despite a tough matchup against the Mets. Lance McCullers, now at $8,500, offers some risk but has scored impressively in recent starts against the White Sox. Other notable pitchers include Grant Holmes and Chris Bassitt, both offering value options for DFS players.

In terms of hitting, the San Francisco Giants are a sleeper pick against Carson Palmquist, who has struggled in his starts. Players like Heliot Ramos and Jackson Chourio may provide solid returns. Value bats also feature Marcus Semien and options from the A's lineup. Meanwhile, stacking players from the Mariners and Rays could yield promising results, considering their matchups against Brandon Pfaadt and Lucas Giolito, respectively.

As June 10 approaches, MLB betting enthusiasts are presented with a slate heavy on value, especially with two notable favorites: the San Francisco Giants (-235) against the Colorado Rockies and the New York Yankees (-200) versus the Kansas City Royals. Additionally, the Houston Astros (-170) take on the Chicago White Sox, and the New York Mets (-150) face the Washington Nationals. With the current totals being set at 11.5 for the Giants/Rockies and 7.5 for both the Astros/White Sox and Mets/Nationals, betting action is expected to be lively.

Key trends reveal an influx of line movement with teams like the White Sox and the Athletics seeing significant shifts, indicating market interest. Betters should be wary of teams with poor bullpen rankings, notably the Angels and Nationals, and consider first five-inning lines when wagering. The spotlight shines on Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore, who has emerged as a strong pitching option against Mets RHP Griffin Canning. The Nationals show potential at +130 on the money line and may represent an excellent value play for those looking to capitalize on pitching matchups.

The Chicago Cubs take on the Washington Nationals tonight, following a strong 8-3 victory in the first game of the series, marking their third consecutive win and seven out of their last eight games.

Matthew Boyd is set to pitch for the Cubs, boasting a solid record of 5-2 with a 3.08 ERA, while MacKenzie Gore takes the mound for the Nationals with a 2-5 record and a 3.16 ERA. The Cubs have thrived with Boyd on the mound, winning five of his last six starts. The Nationals, however, have struggled, winning only five out of 12 starts with Gore this season.

Recent trends suggest the Cubs are performing well on the road, winning five of their last six games away from home. Despite this, the over has been a common outcome in Cubs games, hitting at a 34-21-5 rate this season. Betting odds favor the Cubs at -136 on the moneyline, while the Nationals sit at +115. The total runs for the game is set at 8.0, with betting recommendations leaning towards the over and a spread play on the Nationals at +1.5.