MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 18, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jacob deGrom NYM $12,000 46.67 3.89
Yu Darvish SD $10,600 38.09 3.59
Corbin Burnes MIL $11,300 35.88 3.18
Max Fried ATL $10,500 35.84 3.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jacob deGrom NYM $12,000 46.67 3.89
Yu Darvish SD $10,600 38.09 3.59
Max Fried ATL $10,500 35.84 3.41
Lucas Giolito CWS $9,200 31.35 3.41

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,700 14.74 3.14
Joey Meneses WSH $2,500 12.90 5.16
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $4,000 12.62 3.15
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,200 12.39 2.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,000 10.69 5.35
Joey Meneses WSH $2,500 12.90 5.16
P.J. Higgins CHC $2,100 10.10 4.81
Seby Zavala CWS $2,000 8.19 4.10

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $3,600 12.64 3.51
Marcus Semien TEX $2,400 11.14 4.64
Nolan Gorman STL $3,100 11.14 3.59
Thairo Estrada SF $3,100 10.90 3.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $2,400 11.14 4.64
Mark Mathias TEX $2,000 7.89 3.94
Brandon Lowe TB $2,800 10.73 3.83
Michael Massey KC $2,300 8.75 3.81

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,600 12.99 3.61
Trea Turner LAD $4,200 12.57 2.99
Willy Adames MIL $3,400 10.77 3.17
Corey Seager TEX $3,700 10.63 2.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terrin Vavra BAL $2,200 9.73 4.42
Brandon Crawford SF $2,200 8.08 3.67
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,600 12.99 3.61
Nico Hoerner CHC $2,900 10.04 3.46

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado SD $4,500 13.31 2.96
Alex Bregman HOU $4,000 12.62 3.15
Nolan Arenado STL $3,900 12.61 3.23
Rafael Devers BOS $4,200 12.26 2.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brett Baty NYM $2,000 12.02 6.01
Mike Brosseau MIL $2,100 9.92 4.72
Evan Longoria SF $2,300 10.59 4.60
Josh Donaldson NYY $2,500 10.14 4.05

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $5,000 16.11 3.22
LaMonte Wade Jr. SF $2,300 12.39 5.39
George Springer TOR $3,800 12.30 3.24
Juan Soto SD $4,100 12.26 2.99
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,300 12.14 2.82
Starling Marte NYM $3,500 12.10 3.46
Bryan Reynolds PIT $3,100 11.93 3.85
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,100 11.86 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LaMonte Wade Jr. SF $2,300 12.39 5.39
Nelson Velázquez CHC $2,300 10.61 4.61
Jake McCarthy ARI $2,200 9.70 4.41
Eddie Rosario ATL $2,400 10.03 4.18
Sam Hilliard COL $2,000 8.30 4.15
Chas McCormick HOU $2,100 8.65 4.12
Estevan Florial NYY $2,000 8.15 4.08
Eloy Jiménez CWS $2,700 10.64 3.94

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.