Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,400 | 16.39 | 1.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 15.54 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,400 | 16.39 | 1.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 15.54 | 1.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.05 | 1.34 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,000 | 7.09 | 1.42 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.34 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,000 | 7.09 | 1.42 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.05 | 1.34 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.34 | 1.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $7,400 | 8.66 | 1.17 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.05 | 1.34 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,000 | 7.09 | 1.42 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $6,800 | 6.28 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,000 | 7.09 | 1.42 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.05 | 1.34 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.34 | 1.21 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $7,400 | 8.66 | 1.17 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,200 | 9.73 | 1.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,800 | 8.68 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,200 | 9.73 | 1.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,800 | 8.68 | 0.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,400 | 9.54 | 1.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,800 | 5.79 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,400 | 9.54 | 1.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,800 | 5.79 | 1.00 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,200 | 8.94 | 1.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,200 | 8.08 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,200 | 8.08 | 1.12 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,200 | 8.94 | 1.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $8,400 | 10.48 | 1.25 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,600 | 10.43 | 1.09 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,600 | 8.41 | 0.98 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $4,800 | 7.99 | 1.66 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,600 | 7.64 | 1.36 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,200 | 7.20 | 1.39 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,200 | 6.76 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $4,800 | 7.99 | 1.66 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,200 | 6.76 | 1.61 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,200 | 7.20 | 1.39 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,600 | 7.64 | 1.36 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $8,400 | 10.48 | 1.25 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,600 | 10.43 | 1.09 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,600 | 8.41 | 0.98 |
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.