Saturday, October 1, 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 | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 104.45 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,800 | 24.65 | 1.79 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,100 | 19.96 | 1.80 |
| Jharel Cotton | OAK | $6,600 | 14.07 | 2.13 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $6,200 | 13.90 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $4,900 | 11.17 | 2.28 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $6,200 | 13.90 | 2.24 |
| Jharel Cotton | OAK | $6,600 | 14.07 | 2.13 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | MIA | $5,600 | 11.58 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,000 | 7.48 | 1.87 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,900 | 7.13 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Omar Narváez | CHW | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 10.95 | 2.03 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,500 | 9.85 | 1.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | CHW | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,200 | 9.05 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,300 | 5.34 | 2.32 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 9.08 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,400 | 8.70 | 1.98 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $4,700 | 8.41 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,100 | 11.27 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,200 | 10.93 | 2.10 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kivlehan | CIN | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Aaron Hill | BOS | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Ryon Healy | OAK | $3,400 | 7.69 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoenis Céspedes | NYM | $4,600 | 10.18 | 2.21 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $5,200 | 9.93 | 1.91 |
| Jay Bruce | NYM | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,800 | 9.51 | 3.40 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,600 | 8.19 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,800 | 7.37 | 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.