Monday, September 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Rene Rivera |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Jhonny Peralta |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Jason Heyward |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 108.56 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,500 | 23.81 | 1.90 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,600 | 19.02 | 1.64 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,600 | 18.87 | 1.50 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $7,700 | 14.24 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $5,500 | 12.24 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,500 | 23.81 | 1.90 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | MIA | $6,400 | 12.02 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.13 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $4,300 | 7.58 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | OAK | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 11.97 | 2.22 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | LAD | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,900 | 8.86 | 3.06 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,600 | 8.77 | 1.91 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.49 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,900 | 8.86 | 3.06 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Hernan Iribarren | CIN | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.77 |
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $4,400 | 7.71 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 11.72 | 2.44 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Segedin | LAD | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,700 | 9.04 | 2.44 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 11.72 | 2.44 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.32 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.32 |
| Josh Reddick | LAD | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
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.