Tuesday, April 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
David Price |
| C |
Josh Phegley |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Ian Kinsler |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Nolan Arenado |
| OF One |
Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Two |
Justin Upton |
| OF Three |
J.D. Martinez |
| Salary |
$41,800 |
| Expected Points |
134.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| David Price |
DET |
$12,300 |
40.10 |
3.30 |
| Johnny Cueto |
CIN |
$10,600 |
39.30 |
3.70 |
| James Shields |
SD |
$8,700 |
37.80 |
4.30 |
| Jon Lester |
CHC |
$10,700 |
35.90 |
3.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Chad Bettis |
COL |
$5,700 |
26.20 |
4.60 |
| Andrew Heaney |
LAA |
$6,900 |
30.40 |
4.40 |
| James Shields |
SD |
$8,700 |
37.80 |
4.30 |
| Jake Odorizzi |
TB |
$7,900 |
32.80 |
4.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Phegley |
OAK |
$2,100 |
10.60 |
5.10 |
| Derek Norris |
SD |
$2,400 |
9.90 |
4.10 |
| James McCann |
DET |
$2,400 |
9.90 |
4.10 |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,800 |
9.80 |
2.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Phegley |
OAK |
$2,100 |
10.60 |
5.10 |
| Geovany Soto |
CHW |
$2,100 |
9.10 |
4.30 |
| Derek Norris |
SD |
$2,400 |
9.90 |
4.10 |
| James McCann |
DET |
$2,400 |
9.90 |
4.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,800 |
13.00 |
2.70 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,400 |
12.80 |
2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,300 |
11.20 |
2.60 |
| Prince Fielder |
TEX |
$3,400 |
11.10 |
3.30 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,600 |
10.60 |
4.10 |
| John Jaso |
TB |
$2,500 |
10.10 |
4.00 |
| Chris Carter |
HOU |
$2,500 |
9.90 |
4.00 |
| Mark Teixeira |
NYY |
$2,800 |
10.90 |
3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Ian Kinsler |
DET |
$3,000 |
10.90 |
3.60 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$3,700 |
10.70 |
2.90 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,500 |
10.30 |
2.90 |
| Rougned Odor |
TEX |
$2,800 |
10.10 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Neil Walker |
PIT |
$2,500 |
9.50 |
3.80 |
| Chase Utley |
PHI |
$2,400 |
9.00 |
3.80 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,300 |
8.80 |
3.80 |
| Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,100 |
8.00 |
3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,300 |
11.20 |
2.60 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$2,500 |
10.00 |
4.00 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$2,700 |
10.00 |
3.70 |
| Francisco Lindor |
CLE |
$3,300 |
9.90 |
3.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
$2,100 |
9.60 |
4.60 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$2,500 |
10.00 |
4.00 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.10 |
4.00 |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$4,500 |
11.70 |
2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$4,800 |
11.30 |
2.30 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
11.10 |
4.50 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,100 |
10.90 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
11.10 |
4.50 |
| Nick Castellanos |
DET |
$2,400 |
10.20 |
4.30 |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.20 |
| Travis Shaw |
BOS |
$2,500 |
9.80 |
3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$5,000 |
12.80 |
2.60 |
| Justin Upton |
SD |
$3,500 |
12.70 |
3.60 |
| Nelson Cruz |
SEA |
$4,000 |
12.50 |
3.10 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$3,900 |
12.50 |
3.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
SEA |
$2,400 |
11.90 |
5.00 |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,400 |
11.00 |
4.60 |
| Jabari Blash |
SD |
$2,300 |
10.60 |
4.60 |
| Billy Burns |
OAK |
$2,400 |
10.20 |
4.30 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.
