Thursday, August 11, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Austin Romine |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Yunel Escobar |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Matt Holliday |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 104.12 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,800 | 20.06 | 1.70 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,000 | 17.31 | 1.57 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,300 | 17.17 | 1.67 |
| Carlos Martinez | STL | $8,300 | 12.80 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | OAK | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
| Roberto Hernandez | HOU | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,800 | 20.06 | 1.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,400 | 7.50 | 2.21 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.95 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,200 | 9.68 | 1.86 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 8.73 | 2.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,800 | 8.05 | 2.88 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.74 | 1.84 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,400 | 8.97 | 1.66 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $4,300 | 8.45 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,600 | 7.90 | 3.04 |
| Tyler Saladino | CHW | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $3,200 | 7.05 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,700 | 8.66 | 1.84 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 7.94 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,900 | 7.88 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 7.17 | 2.24 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,300 | 5.12 | 2.22 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $3,200 | 7.01 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 8.99 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.40 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 10.29 | 2.64 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.68 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $3,400 | 9.23 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Shuck | CHW | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $3,400 | 9.23 | 2.71 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.68 |
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.