MLB FanDuel Picks for Apr 9, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Rodón SF $10,100 39.36 3.90
Joe Musgrove SD $10,000 37.46 3.75
Justin Verlander HOU $10,400 36.98 3.56
Brandon Woodruff MIL $10,500 35.25 3.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Gibson PHI $8,300 34.56 4.16
Carlos Rodón SF $10,100 39.36 3.90
Joe Musgrove SD $10,000 37.46 3.75
Zach Plesac CLE $7,500 27.38 3.65

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Belt SF $2,500 14.82 5.93
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,300 14.03 3.26
Joey Votto CIN $3,300 13.86 4.20
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $4,500 13.57 3.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Belt SF $2,500 14.82 5.93
Gavin Sheets CWS $2,100 10.95 5.21
Jason Castro HOU $2,100 10.30 4.90
Miguel Sanó MIN $2,200 10.20 4.64

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $3,700 14.04 3.79
Jonathan India CIN $3,600 11.37 3.16
Ozzie Albies ATL $4,100 10.10 2.46
Jose Rojas LAA $2,000 9.66 4.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Rojas LAA $2,000 9.66 4.83
Nick Gordon MIN $2,000 8.34 4.17
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,100 8.68 4.13
Adam Frazier SEA $2,400 9.42 3.93

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corey Seager TEX $3,200 13.56 4.24
Bo Bichette TOR $4,200 13.48 3.21
Wander Franco TB $3,600 11.90 3.30
Carlos Correa MIN $3,500 11.05 3.16

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Thairo Estrada SF $2,000 10.08 5.04
Jeremy Peña HOU $2,100 10.21 4.86
Corey Seager TEX $3,200 13.56 4.24
Miguel Rojas MIA $2,100 8.35 3.98

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rafael Devers BOS $4,000 14.41 3.60
José Ramírez CLE $4,300 13.77 3.20
Manny Machado SD $3,800 12.51 3.29
Nolan Arenado STL $3,800 11.47 3.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ramón Urías BAL $2,100 8.47 4.03
Jake Burger CWS $2,000 7.89 3.94
Rafael Devers BOS $4,000 14.41 3.60
Patrick Wisdom CHC $2,500 8.92 3.57

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler O’Neill STL $3,700 14.67 3.96
Kyle Tucker HOU $4,100 14.28 3.48
George Springer TOR $3,700 14.12 3.82
Byron Buxton MIN $3,700 13.73 3.71
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,000 13.48 3.37
Teoscar Hernández TOR $3,600 13.07 3.63
Giancarlo Stanton NYY $3,500 13.07 3.74
Juan Soto WSH $4,400 13.05 2.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seth Beer ARI $2,400 13.00 5.42
Jake Fraley CIN $2,000 10.50 5.25
Brett Phillips TB $2,000 10.07 5.04
Tyler Naquin CIN $2,500 12.06 4.82
Tyrone Taylor MIL $2,000 9.40 4.70
Seiya Suzuki CHC $2,400 11.11 4.63
Sam Hilliard COL $2,600 12.01 4.62
Kevin Kiermaier TB $2,100 9.36 4.45

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.