Thursday, August 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Fernandez |
| P Two | Danny Salazar |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Clint Robinson |
| 2B | Raul Mondesi |
| SS | Danny Espinosa |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 102.53 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,900 | 21.92 | 1.70 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,900 | 20.52 | 1.72 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $13,600 | 20.14 | 1.48 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,000 | 16.82 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Gee | NYM | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $6,300 | 12.09 | 1.92 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,000 | 16.82 | 1.87 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,900 | 20.52 | 1.72 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.15 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $4,800 | 7.42 | 1.55 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.15 |
| Pedro Severino | WSH | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,200 | 10.55 | 2.03 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,300 | 9.00 | 1.70 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,800 | 8.35 | 1.74 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 8.34 | 1.49 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 5.85 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,400 | 8.51 | 1.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,800 | 7.84 | 1.63 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 7.81 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 7.54 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.86 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,100 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $3,800 | 9.47 | 2.49 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.80 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.71 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
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.