MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 22, 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
Hyun Jin Ryu	TOR	$9,000	33.38	3.71
Zack Wheeler	PHI	$9,100	32.96	3.62
Zac Gallen	ARI	$10,000	32.49	3.25
Kyle Hendricks	CHC	$8,700	28.89	3.32

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Hyun Jin Ryu	TOR	$9,000	33.38	3.71
Justus Sheffield	SEA	$7,500	27.51	3.67
Zack Wheeler	PHI	$9,100	32.96	3.62
Reynaldo López	CWS	$7,100	23.55	3.32

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Freddie Freeman	ATL	$3,700	13.75	3.72
J.T. Realmuto	PHI	$4,000	13.70	3.42
Mitch Moreland	BOS	$3,800	13.52	3.56
Ryan Braun	MIL	$2,600	13.25	5.09

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Ryan Braun	MIL	$2,600	13.25	5.09
Jose Trevino	TEX	$2,000	9.95	4.97
Matt Davidson	CIN	$2,200	10.76	4.89
Roberto Pérez	CLE	$2,100	9.10	4.33

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Cavan Biggio	TOR	$3,800	14.11	3.71
Brandon Lowe	TAM	$4,200	13.42	3.19
Keston Hiura	MIL	$3,300	12.17	3.69
Howie Kendrick	WAS	$6,500	11.74	1.81

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mike Brosseau	TAM	$2,500	11.17	4.47
Ryan McMahon	COL	$2,600	11.30	4.35
Adam Frazier	PIT	$2,200	9.46	4.30
Wilmer Flores	SFG	$2,500	10.54	4.22

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Fernando Tatis Jr.	SDP	$4,700	15.72	3.35
Tim Anderson	CWS	$3,800	14.19	3.74
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$3,500	13.49	3.85
Trea Turner	WAS	$9,000	12.88	1.43

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Chris Taylor	LOS	$2,200	10.34	4.70
Pat Valaika	BAL	$2,100	9.82	4.67
Luis Urías	MIL	$2,100	9.17	4.37
Nick Ahmed	ARI	$2,500	10.92	4.37

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
José Ramírez	CLE	$4,000	13.92	3.48
Anthony Rendon	LAA	$4,000	12.96	3.24
Rafael Devers	BOS	$2,800	12.83	4.58
Matt Chapman	OAK	$3,500	12.82	3.66

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Isaac Paredes	DET	$2,100	9.78	4.66
Rafael Devers	BOS	$2,800	12.83	4.58
Phil Gosselin	PHI	$2,600	11.16	4.29
Jedd Gyorko	MIL	$2,300	9.72	4.23

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Bryce Harper	PHI	$4,400	16.26	3.70
Juan Soto	WAS	$10,000	16.14	1.61
Mookie Betts	LOS	$4,300	15.48	3.60
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,500	14.65	3.26
Christian Yelich	MIL	$4,200	14.49	3.45
Nick Castellanos	CIN	$4,200	13.94	3.32
Charlie Blackmon	COL	$3,900	13.49	3.46
Anthony Santander	BAL	$3,700	13.38	3.62

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Raimel Tapia	COL	$2,000	11.42	5.71
Jordan Luplow	CLE	$2,300	11.51	5.00
Bryan Reynolds	PIT	$2,400	11.39	4.74
Sam Hilliard	COL	$2,200	10.26	4.67
Danny Santana	TEX	$2,800	13.03	4.65
Victor Reyes	DET	$2,400	10.84	4.52
Scott Heineman	TEX	$2,000	9.01	4.50
Jake Cave	MIN	$2,300	10.36	4.50

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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.