Thursday, August 11, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Dioner Navarro |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Hernan Perez |
| OF Two | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.45 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,500 | 37.82 | 3.60 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,200 | 33.72 | 3.31 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,900 | 33.45 | 3.07 |
| Carlos Martinez | STL | $8,300 | 26.75 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | OAK | $5,700 | 20.92 | 3.67 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,500 | 37.82 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $7,000 | 24.89 | 3.56 |
| Tommy Milone | MIN | $5,900 | 20.63 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 9.82 | 3.27 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.21 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 9.38 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.21 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,200 | 9.97 | 4.53 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.65 | 3.07 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,600 | 10.88 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.58 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $3,100 | 10.49 | 3.39 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,700 | 8.99 | 3.33 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.72 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Descalso | COL | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,700 | 9.45 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 13.45 | 3.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 13.36 | 3.11 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.88 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.72 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,800 | 9.82 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,100 | 13.54 | 3.30 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.39 | 4.52 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
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.