MLB FanDuel Picks for Jun 18, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Verlander HOU $10,900 43.61 4.00
Alek Manoah TOR $10,400 42.78 4.11
Aaron Nola PHI $10,200 39.81 3.90
Kyle Wright ATL $10,600 39.41 3.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alek Manoah TOR $10,400 42.78 4.11
Justin Verlander HOU $10,900 43.61 4.00
Aaron Nola PHI $10,200 39.81 3.90
Kyle Wright ATL $10,600 39.41 3.72

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,300 15.70 3.65
Luke Voit SD $3,900 13.14 3.37
C.J. Cron COL $4,000 13.01 3.25
Alejandro Kirk TOR $2,800 12.84 4.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brian Serven COL $2,500 11.76 4.70
Alejandro Kirk TOR $2,800 12.84 4.59
Joey Votto CIN $2,800 12.46 4.45
Jorge Alfaro SD $2,500 11.13 4.45

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Cronenworth SD $3,900 14.67 3.76
Tommy Edman STL $3,800 13.25 3.49
Marcus Semien TEX $3,000 13.25 4.42
Brendan Rodgers COL $3,200 11.52 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $3,000 13.25 4.42
Jake Cronenworth SD $3,900 14.67 3.76
Jonathan India CIN $3,000 11.18 3.73
Brendan Rodgers COL $3,200 11.52 3.60

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner LAD $3,900 12.65 3.24
Willy Adames MIL $3,000 12.36 4.12
Bo Bichette TOR $3,700 12.06 3.26
Dansby Swanson ATL $3,800 11.85 3.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $3,000 12.36 4.12
Yairo Muñoz PHI $2,100 8.23 3.92
Corey Seager TEX $3,100 11.37 3.67
Miguel Rojas MIA $2,200 7.76 3.53

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado SD $4,300 14.26 3.32
Rafael Devers BOS $4,500 14.18 3.15
Austin Riley ATL $3,900 13.18 3.38
Evan Longoria SF $2,500 11.20 4.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Longoria SF $2,500 11.20 4.48
Jace Peterson MIL $2,300 9.72 4.23
Gio Urshela MIN $2,300 9.08 3.95
Eduardo Escobar NYM $2,500 9.62 3.85

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,100 15.13 3.69
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,200 14.24 3.39
Jurickson Profar SD $3,900 13.97 3.58
Aaron Judge NYY $3,600 13.85 3.85
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,300 13.35 3.10
Mike Trout LAA $4,400 13.18 3.00
George Springer TOR $3,800 12.96 3.41
Kyle Tucker HOU $3,700 12.80 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Slater SF $2,300 10.92 4.75
Teoscar Hernández TOR $2,700 12.47 4.62
Hunter Renfroe MIL $2,500 11.17 4.47
Alek Thomas ARI $2,600 11.56 4.44
Max Kepler MIN $2,500 11.01 4.40
David Peralta ARI $2,300 9.97 4.33
Joey Gallo NYY $2,700 11.55 4.28
Rafael Ortega CHC $2,100 8.98 4.27

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.