Thursday, October 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Cole Hamels |
| P Two | Rick Porcello |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Two | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| OF Three | Kevin Pillar |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 92.54 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $10,500 | 16.46 | 1.57 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,300 | 15.56 | 1.67 |
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $8,600 | 13.33 | 1.55 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,000 | 10.61 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,300 | 15.56 | 1.67 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $10,500 | 16.46 | 1.57 |
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $8,600 | 13.33 | 1.55 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,000 | 10.61 | 1.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,800 | 6.89 | 1.81 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,900 | 5.88 | 2.03 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,900 | 5.88 | 2.03 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,800 | 6.89 | 1.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,500 | 8.59 | 1.56 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $4,700 | 8.52 | 1.81 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,600 | 6.39 | 2.46 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,000 | 7.82 | 1.96 |
| Mike Napoli | CLE | $3,600 | 6.88 | 1.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,000 | 7.78 | 1.95 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,500 | 7.24 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,500 | 7.24 | 2.07 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,000 | 7.78 | 1.95 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 7.64 | 1.91 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | TOR | $3,200 | 6.70 | 2.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $4,600 | 6.42 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki | TOR | $3,200 | 6.70 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 7.64 | 1.91 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $4,600 | 6.42 | 1.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 7.62 | 1.86 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $4,900 | 7.48 | 1.53 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $3,100 | 2.19 | 0.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 7.62 | 1.86 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $4,900 | 7.48 | 1.53 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $3,100 | 2.19 | 0.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.16 | 1.63 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,000 | 7.91 | 1.98 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | BOS | $4,200 | 7.60 | 1.81 |
| Carlos Gómez | TEX | $4,000 | 7.46 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Chisenhall | CLE | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
| Kevin Pillar | TOR | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Coco Crisp | CLE | $3,100 | 6.86 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Naquin | CLE | $3,000 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
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.