Saturday, October 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Kyle Hendricks |
| P Two | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Hunter Pence |
| OF Two | Ángel Pagán |
| OF Three | Dexter Fowler |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 92.94 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,200 | 15.18 | 1.65 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,500 | 13.98 | 1.64 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,500 | 0.00 | |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | LAD | $9,500 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,200 | 15.18 | 1.65 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,500 | 13.98 | 1.64 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $8,700 | 0.00 | 1.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.89 | 2.25 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,800 | 7.11 | 1.87 |
| David Ross | CHC | $3,200 | 2.88 | 0.90 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,900 | 2.73 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.89 | 2.25 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,800 | 7.11 | 1.87 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,700 | 0.00 | 1.86 |
| José Lobatón | WSH | $3,000 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,800 | 0.00 | 2.07 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,400 | 0.00 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,400 | 0.00 | 2.22 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.16 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,800 | 0.00 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $4,300 | 7.50 | 1.74 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,500 | 6.95 | 1.99 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $4,100 | 6.10 | 1.49 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $3,100 | 3.03 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,500 | 0.00 | 2.29 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $3,500 | 0.00 | 2.13 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,500 | 6.95 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $4,700 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,900 | 6.15 | 2.12 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,500 | 0.00 | 1.73 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,100 | 0.00 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,100 | 0.00 | 2.20 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,900 | 6.15 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,500 | 0.00 | 1.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $3,000 | 2.20 | 0.73 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,400 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Rendón | WSH | $3,900 | 0.00 | 2.03 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,400 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 8.61 | 1.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ángel Pagán | SF | $4,000 | 7.88 | 1.97 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,200 | 7.64 | 2.39 |
| Denard Span | SF | $4,100 | 7.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,200 | 7.64 | 2.39 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,300 | 0.00 | 2.33 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,800 | 0.00 | 2.23 |
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.