MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 12, 2021

Brian VanArsdale

4 years ago

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.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Lance Lynn	CWS	$10,300	39.02	3.79
Brandon Woodruff	MIL	$11,000	38.80	3.53
José Berríos	TOR	$8,500	38.77	4.56
Chris Bassitt	OAK	$9,900	38.30	3.87

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
José Berríos	TOR	$8,500	38.77	4.56
Marco Gonzales	SEA	$7,400	30.79	4.16
Germán Márquez	COL	$9,000	35.85	3.98
Erick Fedde	WSH	$6,300	24.55	3.90

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Joey Votto	CIN	$4,200	14.68	3.50
Matt Olson	OAK	$4,400	13.14	2.99
José Abreu	CWS	$3,700	12.88	3.48
Freddie Freeman	ATL	$3,600	12.58	3.49

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brad Miller	PHI	$2,300	12.01	5.22
Albert Pujols	LAD	$2,200	10.98	4.99
Renato Núñez	DET	$2,000	9.95	4.98
Seby Zavala	CWS	$2,100	9.04	4.31

Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,400	12.83	3.77
Cesar Hernandez	CWS	$3,200	11.72	3.66
Kolten Wong	MIL	$3,200	10.11	3.16
Hoy Park	PIT	$2,700	9.79	3.63

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Josh VanMeter	ARI	$2,200	8.43	3.83
Ozzie Albies	ATL	$3,400	12.83	3.77
Luis García	WSH	$2,400	8.79	3.66
Cesar Hernandez	CWS	$3,200	11.72	3.66

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
Trea Turner	LAD	$3,700	15.64	4.23
Tim Anderson	CWS	$3,700	12.72	3.44
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$3,200	12.24	3.83
Willy Adames	MIL	$3,300	12.24	3.71

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Trea Turner	LAD	$3,700	15.64	4.23
Richie Martin	BAL	$2,000	8.29	4.15
Yonny Hernandez	TEX	$2,000	8.26	4.13
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$3,200	12.24	3.83

Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Rafael Devers	BOS	$4,400	14.16	3.22
José Ramírez	CLE	$4,200	14.06	3.35
Austin Riley	ATL	$3,400	13.49	3.97
Manny Machado	SD	$3,900	13.28	3.40

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Abraham Toro	SEA	$2,700	11.12	4.12
Austin Riley	ATL	$3,400	13.49	3.97
Patrick Wisdom	CHC	$2,900	11.46	3.95
Carter Kieboom	WSH	$2,500	8.95	3.58

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
George Springer	TOR	$4,200	17.48	4.16
Starling Marte	OAK	$4,100	15.53	3.79
Bryce Harper	PHI	$4,400	15.17	3.45
Juan Soto	WSH	$4,000	14.51	3.63
Teoscar Hernández	TOR	$3,500	13.50	3.86
Eloy Jiménez	CWS	$4,100	13.27	3.24
Cedric Mullins	BAL	$3,400	12.93	3.80
Jesse Winker	CIN	$4,000	12.57	3.14

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Brett Phillips	TB	$2,200	12.04	5.47
Andrew Stevenson	WSH	$2,100	9.59	4.57
AJ Pollock	LAD	$2,700	12.30	4.55
Connor Joe	COL	$2,700	11.90	4.41
Myles Straw	CLE	$2,500	10.99	4.40
Adam Engel	CWS	$2,600	11.05	4.25
LaMonte Wade Jr.	SF	$2,900	12.20	4.21
George Springer	TOR	$4,200	17.48	4.16

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.