Friday, April 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Jacob deGrom |
| C |
Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B |
Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B |
Jose Altuve |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Nolan Arenado |
| OF One |
Jose Bautista |
| OF Two |
Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three |
Mookie Betts |
| Salary |
$44,400 |
| Expected Points |
135.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jacob deGrom |
NYM |
$11,000 |
41.80 |
3.80 |
| Chris Archer |
TB |
$11,100 |
39.80 |
3.60 |
| Francisco Liriano |
PIT |
$9,900 |
37.30 |
3.80 |
| Danny Salazar |
CLE |
$9,300 |
35.70 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Colin Rea |
SD |
$4,900 |
24.60 |
5.00 |
| Chase Anderson |
ARZ |
$5,400 |
25.00 |
4.60 |
| Matt Wisler |
SD |
$5,200 |
24.20 |
4.60 |
| Jordan Lyles |
COL |
$5,000 |
22.00 |
4.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,400 |
11.30 |
4.70 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$3,100 |
9.80 |
3.20 |
| Nick Hundley |
COL |
$3,300 |
9.70 |
2.90 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,800 |
9.70 |
3.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,400 |
11.30 |
4.70 |
| Blake Swihart |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
| Hank Conger |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.70 |
4.00 |
| Jason Castro |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,900 |
13.00 |
2.70 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$3,800 |
12.40 |
3.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,300 |
12.00 |
2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,100 |
11.70 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.50 |
4.30 |
| Logan Morrison |
SEA |
$2,200 |
9.30 |
4.20 |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,600 |
10.60 |
4.10 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,300 |
9.50 |
4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$3,800 |
10.80 |
2.80 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,900 |
10.30 |
3.60 |
| Cory Spangenberg |
SD |
$2,900 |
10.30 |
3.50 |
| Ben Zobrist |
OAK |
$2,700 |
10.00 |
3.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$2,400 |
9.10 |
3.80 |
| Kolten Wong |
STL |
$2,500 |
9.40 |
3.80 |
| Ben Zobrist |
OAK |
$2,700 |
10.00 |
3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$5,000 |
11.40 |
2.30 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,000 |
10.70 |
2.70 |
| Francisco Lindor |
CLE |
$3,200 |
10.10 |
3.20 |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
$3,400 |
9.60 |
2.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,200 |
9.30 |
4.20 |
| Ketel Marte |
SEA |
$2,500 |
9.50 |
3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,500 |
9.10 |
3.60 |
| Alcides Escobar |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.30 |
3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,100 |
12.10 |
3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,000 |
12.00 |
2.40 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,100 |
11.20 |
2.70 |
| Matt Carpenter |
STL |
$3,300 |
11.10 |
3.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.50 |
4.10 |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,300 |
9.30 |
4.10 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,200 |
8.70 |
4.00 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,400 |
9.50 |
3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,500 |
12.80 |
2.80 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,800 |
12.40 |
2.60 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,500 |
12.20 |
2.70 |
| Andrew McCutchen |
PIT |
$4,700 |
12.10 |
2.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
SEA |
$2,300 |
11.50 |
5.00 |
| Rajai Davis |
DET |
$2,700 |
12.00 |
4.50 |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,400 |
10.90 |
4.50 |
| Randal Grichuk |
STL |
$2,400 |
10.80 |
4.50 |
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.
