Saturday, August 27, 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 | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Zack Cozart |
| 3B | Martin Prado |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 129.47 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,800 | 38.65 | 3.58 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,400 | 33.81 | 3.25 |
| David Price | DET | $10,300 | 30.73 | 2.98 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $8,700 | 29.68 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,800 | 25.02 | 4.31 |
| A.J. Cole | WSH | $5,500 | 22.01 | 4.00 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,300 | 26.39 | 3.62 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,500 | 23.38 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,200 | 10.90 | 3.41 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.89 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,000 | 9.96 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,000 | 9.96 | 4.98 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 8.45 | 3.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.48 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 12.83 | 2.98 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 11.86 | 2.97 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,000 | 11.38 | 2.85 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 10.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.52 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,200 | 7.42 | 3.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 11.47 | 4.41 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.12 | 2.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 10.17 | 2.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 9.94 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 11.47 | 4.41 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 9.06 | 3.78 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,400 | 8.62 | 3.59 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 8.21 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 14.25 | 3.39 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.81 | 2.98 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.50 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 8.48 | 4.04 |
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Joc Pederson | LAD | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
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.