MLB FanDuel Picks for May 19, 2024

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
Aaron Nola PHI $10,200 40.58 3.98
Nick Pivetta BOS $9,200 33.96 3.69
George Kirby SEA $9,000 33.58 3.73
Mitch Keller PIT $8,900 33.08 3.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Nola PHI $10,200 40.58 3.98
Jameson Taillon CHC $8,600 33.03 3.84
George Kirby SEA $9,000 33.58 3.73
Mitch Keller PIT $8,900 33.08 3.72

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Contreras MIL $4,000 14.54 3.63
Bryce Harper PHI $3,900 13.71 3.52
Freddie Freeman LAD $3,400 12.81 3.77
Shea Langeliers OAK $3,000 12.35 4.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Carpenter STL $2,400 10.34 4.31
Kody Clemens PHI $2,400 10.16 4.24
Shea Langeliers OAK $3,000 12.35 4.12
Pedro Pagés STL $2,000 8.17 4.09

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryson Stott PHI $3,400 16.09 4.73
Marcus Semien TEX $3,900 13.02 3.34
Ketel Marte ARI $3,500 11.59 3.31
Thairo Estrada SF $3,100 11.56 3.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryson Stott PHI $3,400 16.09 4.73
Jonathan Aranda TB $2,400 9.73 4.06
Zack Gelof OAK $2,700 10.33 3.82
Thairo Estrada SF $3,100 11.56 3.73

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gunnar Henderson BAL $4,200 14.22 3.39
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $4,200 13.56 3.23
Anthony Volpe NYY $3,500 12.33 3.52
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,500 12.26 3.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Oneil Cruz PIT $3,100 11.60 3.74
Otto Lopez MIA $2,500 9.17 3.67
Paul DeJong CWS $2,700 9.65 3.57
Zach Neto LAA $2,800 9.93 3.55

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
José Ramírez CLE $4,000 13.00 3.25
Maikel Garcia KC $3,300 12.66 3.84
Rafael Devers BOS $3,600 11.26 3.13
Alex Bregman HOU $2,900 10.73 3.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Maikel Garcia KC $3,300 12.66 3.84
Alex Bregman HOU $2,900 10.73 3.70
Nolan Arenado STL $2,900 9.87 3.40
José Ramírez CLE $4,000 13.00 3.25

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,600 16.14 3.51
Aaron Judge NYY $4,500 15.33 3.41
Kyle Tucker HOU $4,500 15.19 3.38
Josh Lowe TB $3,300 14.27 4.32
Juan Soto NYY $4,300 14.17 3.29
Christian Yelich MIL $3,900 14.01 3.59
Dairon Blanco KC $2,500 13.37 5.35
Tommy Pham CWS $3,100 13.16 4.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dairon Blanco KC $2,500 13.37 5.35
Eddie Rosario WSH $2,600 11.87 4.57
Josh Lowe TB $3,300 14.27 4.32
Jonny DeLuca TB $2,900 12.50 4.31
Tommy Pham CWS $3,100 13.16 4.24
JJ Bleday OAK $2,600 11.00 4.23
Joc Pederson ARI $2,700 11.13 4.12
Jo Adell LAA $3,000 12.34 4.11

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.