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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,500 | 36.67 | 3.49 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 33.41 | 3.52 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,600 | 33.15 | 3.45 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,500 | 32.30 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,500 | 32.30 | 3.80 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $7,600 | 27.64 | 3.64 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,300 | 29.71 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Hendricks | LAA | $6,900 | 24.39 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 17.75 | 4.03 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.40 | 4.19 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.19 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,600 | 12.04 | 4.63 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 13.06 | 4.21 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.40 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.74 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.74 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.15 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.15 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.68 | 4.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 16.57 | 3.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 16.57 | 3.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
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.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 16.74 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.62 | 3.19 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 15.22 | 3.90 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.99 | 3.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.78 | 4.10 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 14.74 | 4.75 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 14.32 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 14.74 | 4.75 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 14.32 | 4.62 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 14.78 | 4.10 |
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.