Monday, September 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Hunter Pence |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 136.72 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,600 | 42.39 | 4.00 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,000 | 36.18 | 3.29 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,500 | 34.74 | 3.31 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,400 | 29.27 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,100 | 18.48 | 4.51 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,600 | 42.39 | 4.00 |
| Jharel Cotton | OAK | $5,500 | 20.66 | 3.76 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,400 | 23.99 | 3.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.84 | 3.29 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,400 | 10.77 | 3.17 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,500 | 9.82 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,600 | 9.38 | 3.61 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 15.93 | 3.79 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,300 | 12.33 | 2.87 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 11.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,100 | 10.20 | 4.86 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Adam Lind | SEA | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Justin Morneau | CHW | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,100 | 10.88 | 3.51 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 10.80 | 2.51 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 10.69 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Iribarren | CIN | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.28 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 11.27 | 4.51 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 11.23 | 3.21 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 10.27 | 3.02 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $3,000 | 9.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 11.27 | 4.51 |
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.82 |
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 15.59 | 3.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.38 | 2.88 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 11.53 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 15.59 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,800 | 9.52 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 11.97 | 5.99 |
| Billy Burns | KC | $2,200 | 10.84 | 4.93 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| Colby Rasmus | HOU | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.35 |
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.