MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 21, 2020

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

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

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Aaron Nola	PHI	$10,700	40.92	3.82
Walker Buehler	LOS	$8,500	34.28	4.03
Anthony DeSclafani	CIN	$6,300	31.89	5.06
Kolby Allard	TEX	$6,200	31.88	5.14

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Kolby Allard	TEX	$6,200	31.88	5.14
Anthony DeSclafani	CIN	$6,300	31.89	5.06
Dallas Keuchel	CWS	$7,300	31.46	4.31
Jake Odorizzi	MIN	$6,500	27.73	4.27

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
J.T. Realmuto	PHI	$4,000	13.20	3.30
Freddie Freeman	ATL	$3,800	13.19	3.47
Brad Miller	STL	$2,500	13.01	5.20
José Abreu	CWS	$3,100	12.31	3.97

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Ryan Jeffers	MIN	$2,000	10.44	5.22
Brad Miller	STL	$2,500	13.01	5.20
Jose Trevino	TEX	$2,000	10.04	5.02
Sam Haggerty	SEA	$2,100	10.28	4.90

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brandon Lowe	TAM	$4,100	13.40	3.27
Keston Hiura	MIL	$3,300	12.66	3.83
Max Muncy	LOS	$3,400	12.41	3.65
Tommy La Stella	LAA	$2,700	11.69	4.33

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Wilmer Flores	SFG	$2,500	11.50	4.60
Rougned Odor	TEX	$2,500	11.45	4.58
Ryan McMahon	COL	$2,500	10.83	4.33
Tommy La Stella	LAA	$2,700	11.69	4.33

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Fernando Tatis Jr.	SDP	$4,700	16.00	3.40
Tim Anderson	CWS	$3,700	14.85	4.01
Trevor Story	COL	$4,000	13.70	3.42
Corey Seager	LOS	$3,900	13.64	3.50

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Ildemaro Vargas	MIN	$2,100	9.83	4.68
Nick Ahmed	ARI	$2,500	10.97	4.39
Mauricio Dubón	SFG	$2,000	8.31	4.15
Erik González	PIT	$2,300	9.36	4.07

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
José Ramírez	CLE	$4,000	14.95	3.74
Anthony Rendon	LAA	$3,900	12.93	3.32
Nolan Arenado	COL	$3,600	12.80	3.56
Matt Chapman	OAK	$3,500	12.61	3.60

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Abraham Toro	HOU	$2,200	9.66	4.39
Rafael Devers	BOS	$2,800	12.24	4.37
Eric Sogard	MIL	$2,200	9.50	4.32
Austin Riley	ATL	$2,200	9.15	4.16

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,500	16.70	3.71
Joey Gallo	TEX	$3,700	14.99	4.05
Nelson Cruz	MIN	$4,000	14.83	3.71
Anthony Santander	BAL	$3,800	14.47	3.81
Christian Yelich	MIL	$4,200	14.34	3.41
Charlie Blackmon	COL	$3,800	14.20	3.74
George Springer	HOU	$3,700	13.46	3.64
Nick Castellanos	CIN	$4,100	13.42	3.27

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Raimel Tapia	COL	$2,000	10.94	5.47
Danny Santana	TEX	$2,400	12.91	5.38
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	TOR	$2,300	10.87	4.73
Sam Hilliard	COL	$2,200	9.96	4.53
Hunter Pence	SFG	$2,200	9.86	4.48
Myles Straw	HOU	$2,000	8.91	4.45
Jake Cave	MIN	$2,300	10.18	4.43
Adam Duvall	ATL	$2,400	10.52	4.38

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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.