MLB FanDuel Picks for Apr 6, 2021

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
Gerrit Cole	NYY	$11,000	54.42	4.95
Lucas Giolito	CWS	$9,600	44.31	4.62
Yu Darvish	SD	$10,200	40.29	3.95
Sandy Alcantara	MIA	$9,100	37.60	4.13

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Gerrit Cole	NYY	$11,000	54.42	4.95
Lucas Giolito	CWS	$9,600	44.31	4.62
Sandy Alcantara	MIA	$9,100	37.60	4.13
Yu Darvish	SD	$10,200	40.29	3.95

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Yermín Mercedes	CWS	$2,600	14.50	5.58
Jared Walsh	LAA	$2,700	13.89	5.15
Pete Alonso	NYM	$3,700	13.39	3.62
José Abreu	CWS	$3,800	13.19	3.47

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Daniel Vogelbach	MIL	$2,000	11.39	5.70
Yermín Mercedes	CWS	$2,600	14.50	5.58
Jared Walsh	LAA	$2,700	13.89	5.15
Rowdy Tellez	TOR	$2,200	10.70	4.86

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jose Altuve	HOU	$3,800	13.66	3.59
Luis Arraez	MIN	$2,600	12.27	4.72
Zach McKinstry	LAD	$2,200	10.89	4.95
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,000	10.81	3.60

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Zach McKinstry	LAD	$2,200	10.89	4.95
Luis Arraez	MIN	$2,600	12.27	4.72
Starlin Castro	WSH	$2,200	9.93	4.52
Christian Arroyo	BOS	$2,100	9.29	4.42

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Corey Seager	LAD	$4,300	15.42	3.58
Trea Turner	WSH	$4,000	14.10	3.53
Carlos Correa	HOU	$3,000	11.70	3.90
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$3,300	10.98	3.33

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brandon Crawford	SF	$2,100	8.94	4.26
José Iglesias	LAA	$2,200	9.23	4.19
Carlos Correa	HOU	$3,000	11.70	3.90
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$2,700	10.38	3.84

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Justin Turner	LAD	$3,300	11.83	3.58
Alex Bregman	HOU	$4,400	11.51	2.62
Manny Machado	SD	$3,700	11.49	3.11
Phillip Evans	PIT	$2,100	11.07	5.27

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Phillip Evans	PIT	$2,100	11.07	5.27
Brian Anderson	MIA	$2,700	10.69	3.96
Gio Urshela	NYY	$2,300	8.89	3.87
Evan Longoria	SF	$2,900	10.97	3.78

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Randy Arozarena	TB	$3,300	14.37	4.36
Juan Soto	WSH	$4,300	14.29	3.32
Nelson Cruz	MIN	$3,600	13.60	3.78
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,500	13.45	2.99
Mookie Betts	LAD	$4,200	12.91	3.07
Michael Conforto	NYM	$3,200	12.79	4.00
J.D. Martinez	BOS	$3,500	12.67	3.62
Bryce Harper	PHI	$3,900	12.66	3.25

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brent Rooker	MIN	$2,000	10.55	5.27
Andrew Stevenson	WSH	$2,000	10.27	5.14
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	TOR	$2,300	11.53	5.01
Jackie Bradley Jr.	MIL	$2,400	11.38	4.74
Brett Gardner	NYY	$2,200	10.39	4.72
Randy Arozarena	TB	$3,300	14.37	4.36
Jake Cave	MIN	$2,300	9.94	4.32
Alex Dickerson	SF	$2,600	11.15	4.29

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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.