Saturday, October 1, 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 | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Odubel Herrera |
| OF Two | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Three | Miguel Sano |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 124.75 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 43.03 | 4.02 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,800 | 38.00 | 3.52 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $7,700 | 27.35 | 3.55 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $8,300 | 27.21 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Blach | SF | $3,000 | 14.37 | 4.79 |
| Jharel Cotton | OAK | $5,500 | 25.48 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,000 | 16.35 | 4.09 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 43.03 | 4.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.64 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.64 |
| Jacob Stallings | PIT | $2,000 | 7.24 | 3.62 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,000 | 6.98 | 3.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 14.59 | 3.47 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| James Loney | NYM | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.73 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,100 | 11.91 | 2.91 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,000 | 10.14 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,400 | 11.47 | 3.37 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.32 | 2.90 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,400 | 10.94 | 3.22 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,300 | 10.55 | 4.59 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 10.88 | 3.75 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,500 | 14.69 | 3.27 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 12.91 | 2.93 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.54 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,400 | 8.08 | 3.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoenis Céspedes | NYM | $4,100 | 13.70 | 3.34 |
| Jay Bruce | NYM | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 11.02 | 5.01 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
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.