MLB Opening Day 2025 is officially here, featuring a packed schedule with 14 games, highlighted by Juan Soto's debut for the New York Mets against the Houston Astros. Soto, renowned for his stellar hitting and on-base percentage, joins a lineup in Citi Field that has traditionally offered better-than-average home run numbers. This move raises the potential for heightened fantasy value, particularly as Soto has consistently been a top DFS choice.

Daily Fantasy experts recommend focusing on the matchups to unlock value in your lineups. Notably, Mike McClure, a seasoned DFS player with over $2 million in earnings, emphasizes key player picks. For instance, Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies is a prime option, facing lefty MacKenzie Gore. Harper's impressive .301 batting average against lefties and a substantial March-April OPS enhances his appeal. Alongside him, the Angels’ Logan O'Hoppe presents a value play against the struggling Chicago White Sox after a promising 2024 season.