Thursday, June 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Adam Wainwright |
| P Two | Marcus Stroman |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Ryan Raburn |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $8,000 | 30.10 | 3.80 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,600 | 29.10 | 3.80 |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | $9,000 | 27.50 | 3.10 |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | $8,000 | 27.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $8,000 | 30.10 | 3.80 |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | $8,000 | 27.40 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $5,900 | 24.50 | 4.10 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $5,800 | 23.30 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,600 | 9.70 | 2.70 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,700 | 9.60 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,300 | 7.90 | 3.40 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.30 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,400 | 11.20 | 3.30 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,300 | 10.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,500 | 10.60 | 3.00 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,900 | 9.10 | 3.10 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.20 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.70 | 3.10 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.10 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,300 | 10.50 | 4.60 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,000 | 10.20 | 3.40 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 9.50 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.80 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.80 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,100 | 9.10 | 2.90 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 7.70 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 13.60 | 3.00 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 11.20 | 5.10 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,700 | 11.70 | 3.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 11.40 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 11.20 | 5.10 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.60 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 15.50 | 3.80 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,900 | 13.70 | 3.50 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.50 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | HOU | $3,100 | 9.20 | 3.00 |
| Chris Heisey | LAD | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.40 |
| Ichiro Suzuki | MIA | $2,600 | 8.30 | 3.20 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 15.50 | 3.80 |
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.