MLB FanDuel Picks for Apr 20, 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
Corbin Burnes	MIL	$10,500	36.60	3.49
Eduardo Rodriguez	BOS	$8,300	35.63	4.29
Zac Gallen	ARI	$9,600	34.87	3.63
Zack Wheeler	PHI	$9,400	34.45	3.66

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Zach Plesac	CLE	$7,400	34.28	4.63
Eduardo Rodriguez	BOS	$8,300	35.63	4.29
Chris Paddack	SD	$6,900	29.44	4.27
Brad Keller	KC	$6,700	28.60	4.27

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jared Walsh	LAA	$3,600	13.50	3.75
Paul Goldschmidt	STL	$3,800	13.31	3.50
Freddie Freeman	ATL	$4,300	12.54	2.92
Pete Alonso	NYM	$3,600	12.31	3.42

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Pablo Sandoval	ATL	$2,000	9.34	4.67
Carson Kelly	ARI	$2,600	11.56	4.45
Brandon Belt	SF	$2,500	11.07	4.43
Tom Murphy	SEA	$2,000	8.72	4.36

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Zach McKinstry	LAD	$2,900	10.93	3.77
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,100	10.37	3.35
Aledmys Díaz	HOU	$3,300	10.11	3.06
Starlin Castro	WSH	$2,700	9.83	3.64

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Christian Arroyo	BOS	$2,300	9.02	3.92
Zach McKinstry	LAD	$2,900	10.93	3.77
Cesar Hernandez	CLE	$2,300	8.62	3.75
Starlin Castro	WSH	$2,700	9.83	3.64

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Corey Seager	LAD	$3,800	12.94	3.41
Trea Turner	WSH	$4,100	12.90	3.15
Trevor Story	COL	$3,800	12.21	3.21
Bo Bichette	TOR	$3,400	12.15	3.57

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Paul DeJong	STL	$2,800	11.10	3.97
Santiago Espinal	TOR	$2,100	8.22	3.91
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$3,000	11.60	3.87
Nick Ahmed	ARI	$2,200	8.51	3.87

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Justin Turner	LAD	$4,300	14.19	3.30
José Ramírez	CLE	$3,000	12.53	4.18
Nolan Arenado	STL	$4,000	12.15	3.04
Kris Bryant	CHC	$3,600	11.90	3.31

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
José Ramírez	CLE	$3,000	12.53	4.18
Brian Anderson	MIA	$2,600	9.93	3.82
Gio Urshela	NYY	$2,400	8.57	3.57
Evan Longoria	SF	$2,900	10.07	3.47

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,500	15.48	3.44
Bryce Harper	PHI	$4,300	14.45	3.36
J.D. Martinez	BOS	$4,400	13.81	3.14
Michael Brantley	HOU	$4,100	12.91	3.15
Kole Calhoun	ARI	$2,700	12.59	4.66
Jordan Luplow	CLE	$2,600	12.49	4.81
Randy Arozarena	TB	$3,200	12.44	3.89
Tyler Naquin	CIN	$3,600	12.25	3.40

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Andrew Stevenson	WSH	$2,200	11.36	5.17
Jordan Luplow	CLE	$2,600	12.49	4.81
Brett Gardner	NYY	$2,100	10.04	4.78
Kole Calhoun	ARI	$2,700	12.59	4.66
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	TOR	$2,200	10.05	4.57
Corey Dickerson	MIA	$2,400	10.83	4.51
Matt Joyce	PHI	$2,000	8.84	4.42
Kyle Lewis	SEA	$2,300	9.87	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.