MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 6, 2020

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

SFTB Plus from Sports from the Basement brings you the preparation tools you need to win money at Daily Fantasy Sports, Horse Racing, or Sports Betting.

For only $10 a month, you get access to advanced data and optimizers for DFS, Horse Racings, and Sports Betting. With data updated throughout the day, you’ll see changes reflected as they happen.

DFS Tools are currently available for NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, MLB Baseball, and NFL Football. We offer Horse Racing advanced data for all major tracks. Sports Betting advanced information is COMING SOON.

If you want to find value and win money – Check out SFTB Plus from Sports from the Basement.

Sign Up Now and take advantage of our free 7-day trial.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luis Castillo CIN $10,000 36.77 3.68
Dylan Bundy LAA $9,200 31.95 3.47
Mike Minor TEX $8,500 28.20 3.32
Tyler Chatwood CHC $9,600 27.86 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Yamamoto MIA $5,700 24.71 4.33
Mike Fiers OAK $7,000 26.18 3.74
Gio González CWS $6,100 22.79 3.74
Brandon Bielak HOU $5,500 20.52 3.73

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chadwick Tromp SFG $3,000 13.53 4.51
J.T. Realmuto PHI $2,900 12.64 4.36
Freddie Freeman ATL $3,600 12.62 3.51
Anthony Rizzo CHC $3,700 12.52 3.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Reese McGuire TOR $2,300 10.58 4.60
Chadwick Tromp SFG $3,000 13.53 4.51
Rowdy Tellez TOR $2,600 11.49 4.42
Francisco Cervelli MIA $2,400 10.58 4.41

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $3,700 13.57 3.67
Cavan Biggio TOR $3,000 12.94 4.31
Garrett Hampson COL $2,900 11.92 4.11
Ryan McMahon COL $3,500 11.89 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Phil Gosselin PHI $2,200 10.04 4.56
Cavan Biggio TOR $3,000 12.94 4.31
Garrett Hampson COL $2,900 11.92 4.11
Danny Mendick CWS $2,000 8.13 4.07

Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trevor Story COL $4,100 14.83 3.62
Donovan Solano SFG $3,400 11.92 3.51
Javier Báez CHC $3,500 11.89 3.40
Bo Bichette TOR $2,700 11.84 4.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bo Bichette TOR $2,700 11.84 4.39
Elvis Andrus TEX $2,500 10.57 4.23
Adalberto Mondesi KAN $2,500 10.49 4.20
Adeiny Hechavarría ATL $2,000 7.78 3.89

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman HOU $3,900 13.93 3.57
Nolan Arenado COL $4,200 13.22 3.15
Anthony Rendon LAA $3,800 12.64 3.33
José Ramírez CLE $3,500 12.50 3.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andy Young ARI $2,000 9.83 4.92
Dylan Moore SEA $2,600 11.26 4.33
Johan Camargo ATL $2,200 9.43 4.29
Wilmer Flores SFG $3,000 12.10 4.03

Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Trout LAA $4,400 15.08 3.43
George Springer HOU $3,400 14.98 4.41
Nelson Cruz MIN $4,100 14.77 3.60
Charlie Blackmon COL $4,200 14.45 3.44
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $4,000 14.38 3.59
David Dahl COL $3,700 13.92 3.76
Bryce Harper PHI $3,700 13.91 3.76
Christian Yelich MIL $3,900 13.74 3.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jon Berti MIA $2,100 11.56 5.51
Brett Gardner NYY $2,500 11.98 4.79
Mike Tauchman NYY $2,400 11.43 4.76
Roman Quinn PHI $2,100 9.96 4.74
Jonathan Villar MIA $2,600 12.31 4.73
Andrew McCutchen PHI $2,500 11.59 4.64
Adam Duvall ATL $2,100 9.69 4.61
Shin-Soo Choo TEX $2,600 11.60 4.46

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.