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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,600 | 35.97 | 3.75 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $7,900 | 32.13 | 4.07 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 31.67 | 4.22 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,900 | 31.26 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 31.67 | 4.22 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $7,900 | 32.13 | 4.07 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,300 | 28.94 | 3.96 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,600 | 35.97 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 16.78 | 4.00 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 16.78 | 4.00 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.57 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.57 | 3.19 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.49 | 3.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.67 | 3.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.67 | 3.96 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.49 | 3.78 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
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 | $4,400 | 16.54 | 3.76 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.98 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.73 | 3.21 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.28 | 3.76 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.98 | 4.44 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
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.