Thursday, July 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Rich Hill |
| C | Victor Martinez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Steve Souza |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | WSH | $10,000 | 33.80 | 3.40 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $8,700 | 29.00 | 3.30 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,500 | 28.60 | 3.40 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $10,400 | 27.00 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bettis | COL | $6,200 | 25.90 | 4.20 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,700 | 22.90 | 4.00 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $10,000 | 33.80 | 3.40 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,500 | 28.60 | 3.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.90 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 9.70 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.80 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 14.40 | 4.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,500 | 11.00 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,800 | 10.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.70 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 14.40 | 4.40 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.10 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,000 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,600 | 10.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.30 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,200 | 11.00 | 2.60 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.80 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.50 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 13.70 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.70 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,800 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.50 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.70 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.30 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.10 | 2.70 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 11.90 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,500 | 11.80 | 4.70 |
| Eddie Rosario | MIN | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.20 |
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.