MLB FanDuel Picks for Jul 29, 2022

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
Sandy Alcantara	MIA	$11,400	43.11	3.78
Justin Verlander	HOU	$11,100	41.88	3.77
Alek Manoah	TOR	$10,200	39.39	3.86
Gerrit Cole	NYY	$11,000	39.37	3.58

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Chris Bassitt	NYM	$9,900	39.08	3.95
Alek Manoah	TOR	$10,200	39.39	3.86
Sandy Alcantara	MIA	$11,400	43.11	3.78
Justin Verlander	HOU	$11,100	41.88	3.77

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Freddie Freeman	LAD	$4,400	14.54	3.30
Paul Goldschmidt	STL	$4,400	14.29	3.25
C.J. Cron	COL	$4,500	12.87	2.86
Matt Olson	ATL	$3,800	12.45	3.28

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Zack Collins	TOR	$2,000	10.95	5.47
Bobby Dalbec	BOS	$2,200	10.74	4.88
Albert Pujols	STL	$2,100	9.90	4.71
Salvador Perez	KC	$2,800	12.26	4.38

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jonathan India	CIN	$3,100	13.52	4.36
Ketel Marte	ARI	$3,700	12.30	3.32
Marcus Semien	TEX	$3,300	11.85	3.59
Gleyber Torres	NYY	$3,200	11.80	3.69

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jonathan India	CIN	$3,100	13.52	4.36
Thairo Estrada	SF	$2,500	10.78	4.31
Rougned Odor	BAL	$2,300	9.17	3.99
Nolan Gorman	STL	$2,500	9.37	3.75

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Trea Turner	LAD	$4,300	14.26	3.32
Willy Adames	MIL	$3,800	12.96	3.41
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$2,900	12.23	4.22
Dansby Swanson	ATL	$3,600	11.48	3.19

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Kevin Newman	PIT	$2,300	10.62	4.62
Yairo Muñoz	PHI	$2,000	8.91	4.45
Jorge Mateo	BAL	$2,500	10.83	4.33
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	$2,900	12.23	4.22

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Austin Riley	ATL	$4,200	14.41	3.43
Josh Rojas	ARI	$2,700	12.56	4.65
Matt Chapman	TOR	$3,400	12.48	3.67
José Ramírez	CLE	$4,100	12.19	2.97

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Josh Rojas	ARI	$2,700	12.56	4.65
Jason Vosler	SF	$2,000	8.95	4.47
Alec Bohm	PHI	$2,700	11.64	4.31
Josh Donaldson	NYY	$2,600	10.41	4.00

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Aaron Judge	NYY	$4,900	16.60	3.39
Mookie Betts	LAD	$4,500	13.75	3.05
Hunter Renfroe	MIL	$3,700	13.61	3.68
Julio Rodríguez	SEA	$4,100	13.58	3.31
Yordan Alvarez	HOU	$4,600	13.25	2.88
Juan Soto	WSH	$3,900	12.88	3.30
Charlie Blackmon	COL	$3,900	12.83	3.29
Ronald Acuña Jr.	ATL	$4,100	12.77	3.11

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Kyle Garlick	MIN	$2,100	12.37	5.89
Greg Allen	PIT	$2,000	9.57	4.78
David Peralta	ARI	$2,300	10.71	4.66
Rafael Ortega	CHC	$2,200	9.94	4.52
Jake McCarthy	ARI	$2,200	9.72	4.42
Tyler O’Neill	STL	$2,900	12.58	4.34
Luis González	SF	$2,300	9.96	4.33
Nick Senzel	CIN	$2,200	9.53	4.33

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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.