Friday, October 7, 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 | Max Scherzer |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Adrián González |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Hunter Pence |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 110.62 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,000 | 24.71 | 2.06 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 22.80 | 2.00 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,600 | 18.03 | 1.70 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,200 | 17.98 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $8,200 | 17.95 | 2.19 |
| David Price | BOS | $8,000 | 16.52 | 2.07 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,000 | 24.71 | 2.06 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 22.80 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,800 | 8.08 | 2.13 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,400 | 7.57 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $3,300 | 7.14 | 2.16 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,800 | 8.08 | 2.13 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 6.99 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $4,000 | 8.02 | 2.01 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $4,500 | 7.24 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 7.77 | 2.22 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $4,400 | 7.09 | 1.61 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 6.89 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,600 | 5.28 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Adrián Béltre | TEX | $4,600 | 8.32 | 1.81 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 7.04 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 9.20 | 2.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Anthony Rendón | WSH | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,900 | 5.52 | 1.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,300 | 8.36 | 1.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.17 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.46 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,800 | 8.07 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Rajai Davis | CLE | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.46 |
| Kevin Pillar | TOR | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.39 |
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.