MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 9, 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
Bailey Ober MIN $10,100 40.32 3.99
Jack Flaherty LAD $11,000 39.55 3.60
Zack Wheeler PHI $10,700 34.92 3.26
Zach Eflin BAL $8,700 32.97 3.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bailey Ober MIN $10,100 40.32 3.99
Zach Eflin BAL $8,700 32.97 3.79
Tanner Houck BOS $8,600 32.42 3.77
Jack Flaherty LAD $11,000 39.55 3.60

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $3,300 12.83 3.89
Josh Bell ARI $2,800 12.01 4.29
Freddie Freeman LAD $3,600 11.87 3.30
Bryce Harper PHI $3,700 11.87 3.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adrian Del Castillo ARI $2,300 11.39 4.95
Joey Bart PIT $2,600 11.33 4.36
Josh Bell ARI $2,800 12.01 4.29
Nolan Schanuel LAA $2,700 11.24 4.16

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe TB $3,200 12.94 4.04
Luis García Jr. WSH $2,900 12.76 4.40
Michael Massey KC $2,800 10.96 3.92
Jose Altuve HOU $3,500 10.65 3.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luis García Jr. WSH $2,900 12.76 4.40
Brandon Lowe TB $3,200 12.94 4.04
Michael Massey KC $2,800 10.96 3.92
Gavin Lux LAD $2,800 10.47 3.74

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $4,600 17.16 3.73
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,300 16.67 3.88
Zach Neto LAA $3,100 14.99 4.84
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,900 12.99 3.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Neto LAA $3,100 14.99 4.84
Oneil Cruz PIT $3,200 12.78 3.99
Masyn Winn STL $2,900 11.27 3.89
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,300 16.67 3.88

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Riley ATL $3,800 15.32 4.03
José Ramírez CLE $4,200 14.57 3.47
Rafael Devers BOS $3,900 13.54 3.47
Matt Chapman SF $3,500 12.92 3.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Riley ATL $3,800 15.32 4.03
Nolan Arenado STL $2,700 10.60 3.92
Matt Chapman SF $3,500 12.92 3.69
Eugenio Suárez ARI $3,000 10.85 3.62

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,800 16.19 3.37
Marcell Ozuna ATL $4,500 15.72 3.49
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,100 15.66 3.82
Jarren Duran BOS $3,800 14.98 3.94
Anthony Santander BAL $3,900 14.56 3.73
Brent Rooker OAK $3,800 14.44 3.80
Corbin Carroll ARI $3,100 13.96 4.50
Wilyer Abreu BOS $3,100 13.87 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake McCarthy ARI $2,500 12.01 4.80
Lawrence Butler OAK $2,900 13.75 4.74
Garrett Mitchell MIL $2,300 10.84 4.71
Derek Hill MIA $2,500 11.53 4.61
Jackson Chourio MIL $2,900 13.22 4.56
Corbin Carroll ARI $3,100 13.96 4.50
Wilyer Abreu BOS $3,100 13.87 4.47
Colton Cowser BAL $3,000 13.22 4.41

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.